Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released by Tanzanian authorities after several days of detention, following diplomatic intervention and public outcry. The release was confirmed by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Mwangi had traveled to Tanzania to attend the court hearing of opposition leader Tundu […]
Kenyan authorities have initiated a manhunt for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, aiming to arrest him in connection with the June 25, 2024, “Occupy Parliament” protests. These demonstrations, led predominantly by Generation Z activists, escalated into violence, including the storming of Parliament. Belgut MP Nelson Koech disclosed during a Citizen TV interview that Gachagua and […]
Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga travelled to Dar es Salaam on Monday to attend the court hearing of Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges. Maraga confirmed his arrival and court attendance in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Safely arrived in Dar-es-Salaam. Headed to court for the Tundu Lissu […]
On Monday, May 19, 2025, Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in person at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam to face charges of treason and publishing false information online. This marked his first physical court appearance since his arrest on April 9, following his refusal to participate in virtual hearings and […]
On Monday, May 19, 2025, a contingent of plainclothes officers, reportedly from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), raided the Milimani residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Kitale. The operation, which began around 7:00 a.m., was part of an investigation into alleged procurement irregularities, abuse of office, bribery, and fraudulent acquisition of public […]
Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya, is expected to appear at the Milimani Law Courts today, Monday, May 19, 2025, following his dramatic arrest on Friday evening. The legislator was apprehended along the Isiolo-Nanyuki highway by officers believed to be from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to eyewitnesses, the arrest involved a […]
Ferdinand Omanyala delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games, setting a new African and Kenyan record in the men’s 150m with a time of 14.70 seconds. This achievement surpasses his previous record of 14.89 seconds set in 2023 at the same event. Omanyala’s victory places him among the top five fastest […]
Oga Obinna’s recent interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stirred significant public interest and controversy. The interview, which aired on Obinna’s YouTube channel, featured Gachagua making bold claims about his past political alliances and current tensions with President William Ruto. Notably, Gachagua alleged that Ruto once approached him in tears, seeking support against […]
By Mulembe Times Editorial. The region of Western Kenya has long been a thriving one full of potential intelligence and culture. Nevertheless our region continues to perform below its potential on the national stage year after year and election after election. Why? Because personality politics tribal tokenism and temporary handouts passed off as development have […]
Over 1,080 families in Nairobi’s Mukuru informal settlement are set to receive keys to their new homes as part of the government’s Affordable Housing Program. The completed Phase 1 of the Mukuru Met Site project marks a significant step in addressing urban housing challenges. Beneficiaries participated in a sensitization forum ahead of the official handover […]