Fred Kagonye

Nairobi

Investigative Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

Investigative Journalist at Kenya Television Network

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Suspect in MP murder accused of death threats

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Kamau Muthoni |Fred Kagonye

Former Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo. [FILE]Ebel Ochieng, one of the suspects in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, was on Wednesday shocked in the Kibera High Court after he allegedly threatened to kill a prosecutor. This comes as the prosecution sought to have all the suspects held in different locations in a significant development, with some willing to spill the beans in exchange for a lenient sentence or for becoming a State witness.
Lobby groups demand compensation for activists Boniface Mwangi and Atuhaire

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire Narrating their harrowing experiences in the hands of Tanzanian Authorities last Month. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] A network of activists now wants Kenya’s Boniface Mwangi and Uganda’s Agather Atuhaire compensated after they were tortured for days by Tanzania authorities. Under the umbrella of Jumuiya, the lobby groups say the incident mirrors others in Kenya and Uganda, and they want the Tanzanian government to apologise to the two.
We went through hell in Tanzania, activists Mwangi and Atuhaire say

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi in a wheelchair being wheeled at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa County on Thursday 22nd May 2025. He was dumped at Horohoro at the Tanzania - Kenya border and claims he was tortured. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist, journalist and lawyer Agatha Atuhaire on Monday narrated the torture they endured while in detention in Tanzania.
MP Salasya arrested, detained at Nairobi Central police

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya addressing youth along the Malindi- Mombasa highway at Kwa Chocha area in Malindi town Kilifi County on Saturday, May, 10, 2025. The First term MP took his 2027 presidential campaign to Kilifi and urged the youth to rally behind him for quality leadership in the country. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]. Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was on Friday arrested in Nanyuki and brought to Nairobi for questioning. The legislator was locked up at Nairobi’s Central Station.
Suspected getaway rider in MP Were's murder to be held for 20 days

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

A man suspected to be the rider of the motorcycle carrying the assassin who shot dead Kasipul MP Charles Were on 30 April will be detained for 20 days. Amos Barasa was arraigned on Thursday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Magistrates’ Court, where police sought to detain him for 30 working days. Their application, however, was declined by Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi.
Kangemi Catholic Church, where the Pope spent two hours in 2015

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

A letter and a bad road were all it took for the St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Kangemi, Nairobi, to host the late Pope Francis on November 27, 2015. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. According to the Parish Catholic Men Association moderator, Peter Magu, when they got wind that the Pope was to visit Kenya, he wrote to the Vatican representative in the country alongside Pascal Munjage, inviting him.
Problem solvers or spies? recognising village elders

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Are village elders who are yet to be recruited by the national government going to be problem solvers or government spies? The Ministry of Interior has been conducting public participation over the past week to gather views from Kenyans on the recognition and formalization of village elders. The exercise seeks input on recruitment, monthly pay, uniforms, tools of service, and the scope of their jurisdiction, as most villages lack clear boundaries.
Why Mediheal wants DW to pull down kidney story and apologise

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

A Kenyan lawyer has written to German broadcaster DW seeking to have it pull down a story on kidney transplants at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. Conrad Maloba of Conrad Law Advocates says that the story uploaded on YouTube was defamatory to his client. He not only wants the story pulled down but is also seeking to have the broadcaster apologise to his clients.
Terror suspects linked to Chinese kidnap plot denied bail

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Three men suspected of being behind a plot to kidnap two Chinese nationals in Mandera County in March have been denied bail. The three are Bulla Pawa Sub Location Assistant Chief Yusuf Malim, Noor Yakub and Isaq Cabdi, a Somalia national. They were arraigned at the Kahawa Law Court, facing charges of being members of a terror group and planning a terrorist act. Malim, Yakub and Cabdi denied the charge on March 29.
Gikomba traders fight eviction for affordable housing

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye |Kamau Muthoni

Traders from the Gikomba market have gone to court protesting their looming eviction to pave the way for the construction of affordable housing units. According to the petitioners, Nairobi County and the government issued a public notice dated March 6, 2025, which declared that the Nairobi River corridor riparian land expanded to 60 meters. The notice in the dailies was signed by Nairobi County Executive Committee member in charge of Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo.