Also known as: Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda · Hon. Zaheer Jhanda · MP Zaheer Jhanda
Zaheer Jhanda — MP for Nyaribari Chache, summoned for questioning regarding July 2026 violence at a Linda Mwananchi political convoy.
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Citizen Digital
… ails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The commission has cited remarks allegedly made by Gachagua on June 12, 2026, during a rally in Luanda, Vihiga County; on February 23 at Gusii Stadium, where he allegedly targeted Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda …
Gachagua declines NCIC summons, cites foreign tripCapital News
… Meanwhile, Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has urged former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to join the broad-based government and work with President William Ruto. …
Govt prioritises teacher promotions, capitation in education reforms — PS OloltuaaCitizen Digital
MP Jhanda defends purchase of four new Prados, cites roads record By Citizen Reporter July 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda during a past public address. …
MP Jhanda defends purchase of four new Prados, cites roads recordThe Standard
… Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda, who is his close ally, was summoned by the DCI over the Keumbu incident but he has not yet recorded a statement with them. …
Ruto's loud silence, inaction on goonsCitizen Digital
… The family's cry for justice comes even as Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda, who was summoned over the violence, returned to Keumbu. …
Family of man killed during Linda Mwananchi rally in Kisii demands justiceCapital News
… BI, Kenya, Jul 6 — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure equal application of the law following the summoning of Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda …
‘Don’t Tell Us You’re Fighting Goonism If Zaheer Isn’t Arrested and Charged,’ Khalwale Tells RutoCapital News
… Police have also summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kisii County to assist with the ongoing investigations. …
Missing Files delay Arraignment of Seven Keumbu Violence SuspectsCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has also been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office in connection with the investigations. …
We are sliding into anarchy! Matiang'i calls for state action amid crime surgeCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has also been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office in connection with the investigations. …
We are sliding into anarchy! Matiang'i calls for state action amid crime surgeCapital News
KISII, Kenya Jul 6 – Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache Member of Parliament Zaheer Jhanda to appear before detectives at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kisii County to assist with ongoing investigations into the violent attacks on a Linda Mwananch …
DCI Summons Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda Over Kisii Convoy AttackDCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basic Education PS John Ololtuaa announced government measures to improve education, including teacher promotions via TSC vacancies, timely capitation fund disbursement, provision of learning materials, and infrastructure funding increases alongside smart board distribution to Comprehensive Schools.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda defended his purchase of four Toyota Prado vehicles, saying his acquisition should not undermine his development record. He cited completion of 67 roads in the constituency and a recent 50-kilometre tarmac road project launched by President Ruto.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard criticizes President Ruto for not addressing a rising culture of goons in Kenya, noting his silence contrasts with public outcry following violence at political rallies in Nyahururu and Kisumu that left 2 people dead. Deputy President Kindiki spoke on the matter, but the President has remained largely quiet and presidential directives to deal with goons have been infrequent.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
One week after violence erupted during Linda Mwananchi rallies in Keumbu, Kisii, leaving one person dead and several injured, the family of Vincent Osiemo is calling for accountability. The family has expressed frustration that seven arrested suspects were released after court files reportedly went missing.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President Ruto and senior security officials to arrest and charge Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda if investigations establish criminal culpability in the deadly violence that disrupted a Linda Mwananchi political convoy in Kisii on July 3, warning that failing to do so would undermine the government's credibility on fighting political goonism.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Seven suspects arrested over a violent attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu were arraigned in Kisii Magistrate's Court but did not take plea after their case files went missing. One person died from injuries sustained in Friday's political violence, and police have summoned MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning as detectives pursue further leads.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for urgent government action to curb rising crime, citing armed youth attacks at political rallies, restaurants and streets as evidence the nation is losing order ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for expeditious government action to curb the rising crime rate, warning that armed youths attacking citizens at political rallies, restaurants and in the streets are pushing the country into lawlessness and chaos ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to the DCI offices in Kisii to assist with investigations into violent attacks on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu on Friday. Seven suspects have been arrested so far, with police warning that additional arrests may follow.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
A 36-year-old man died after a Linda Mwananchi convoy was attacked by youths armed with clubs and stones in Keumbu, Kisii County on Friday. He fell from a vehicle during the ambush and suffered fatal injuries.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 36-year-old man died from injuries sustained when a Linda Mwananchi convoy was ambushed by youths armed with clubs and stones in the Keumbu area of Kisii County on Friday. He fell from a vehicle during the attack and was struck repeatedly by stones.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning and arrested four additional suspects in connection with a violent attack on a Linda Mwananchi movement convoy on the Kisii–Keroka Road on July 3, bringing the total in custody to seven.
5 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has arrested four additional suspects in connection with violent attacks at Keumbu on July 3, bringing the total to seven, and has summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning as investigations continue.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has arrested four additional suspects connected to violent attacks at Keumbu on July 3, bringing total arrests to seven. The MP for Nyaribari Chache has been summoned to appear before Kisii County DCI office as investigations continue.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have arrested four additional suspects in connection with a violent attack on a political convoy in Kisii County on July 3, bringing the total in custody to seven. The Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office as part of ongoing investigations.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Several aspirants are positioning themselves to challenge incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda in the Nyaribari Chache Constituency race nearly a year before the 2027 General Election, with political observers suggesting that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing influence in the Gusii region could shape political alignments.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →