Two MCAs and 61 others were arrested over deadly chaos in Ikolomani, Kakamega, as police also nabbed three suspects in a 350 million Kenyan Shillings NSSF land fraud case in Athi River. In politics, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's flight t...Two MCAs and 61 others were arrested over deadly chaos in Ikolomani, Kakamega, as police also nabbed three suspects in a 350 million Kenyan Shillings NSSF land fraud case in Athi River. In politics, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's flight to Kakamega was reportedly blocked, forcing him to speak via phone, while Governor Anne Waiguru denied aligning with his camp. The High Court nullified government directives controlling state corporation hiring. Meanwhile, Nairobi Governor Sakaja announced a six-month amnesty for registering unauthorized buildings. Regionally, amidst warnings from Ghana, the US, and Israel over rising post-election unrest, Tanzania's President Suluhu blames foreign interference.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three suspects—Harish Ramji, Ashvin Ramji, and Bharat Ramji—in connection with the fraudulent transfer of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land valued at approximately KES 350 million. The suspects allegedly used a forged transfer document to acquire a 3.043-hectare parcel in Athi River, Machakos County.
Ghana has raised concerns over the escalating post-election violence in Tanzania following the October 29, 2025 general elections, warning of threats to stability. Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign interference for the unrest.
The US government has issued a fresh travel advisory for Tanzania, warning foreigners against travel to the country due to reports of planned anti-government protests starting as early as this weekend, with a major event anticipated on December 9, 2025.
Israel has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Tanzania, urging caution on December 9 due to anticipated protests. The advisory follows violent demonstrations and public disturbances after the October 29, 2025 elections.
US-based Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi is protesting the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, alleging the Tanzanian government influenced the move. Kimambi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, claims these actions silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the December 9 protests and the 2025 general election.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly blocked from flying to Kakamega for a thanksgiving ceremony, forcing him to deliver his speech via phone call. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) claim the government interfered with his flight arrangements.
The High Court has nullified directives from the Attorney General and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) that sought to control human resources management in state corporations and public universities.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has publicly denied claims of joining retired Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political faction, asserting her political independence as the 2027 elections approach. She warned supporters against premature political alignments and questioned the lack of parliamentary representation within Gachagua's emerging camp.
Nairobi property owners received a reprieve as Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration launched a six-month amnesty program for registering unauthorized buildings without penalties. This initiative aims to regularize unapproved developments as part of the Nairobi Development Regulations of 2025.
Police have busted a fake vehicle number plate syndicate in Nairobi's Kariobangi South, recovering over 100 illegally processed vehicle identification materials. The operation, conducted on December 5, 2025, by officers from Buru Buru and Dandora police stations, led to the seizure of various items used in manufacturing and altering license plates.
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