Margaret Kalekye

Nairobi

Digital Editor at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

Digital editor @ https://t.co/h01AO1AbXM Broadcast journalist, development communication consultant, mother, wife and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Western envoys condemn violence, urge restraint ahead of Wednesday’s protests

4 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The international community has urged the Kenyan government to facilitate peaceful demonstrations planned for Wednesday, June 25, in memory of those who died during the 2024 Gen Z-led protests. In a joint statement, ambassadors and high commissioners from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Switzerland, and Finland condemned the use of violence, emphasising that every Kenyan has the right to peaceful assembly.
NCIC summons Mumias East MP Peter Salasya

4 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is expected to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) this morning. According to the Commission, the MP has an ongoing case related to alleged ethnic discrimination and is scheduled to report to the NCIC headquarters at 11:00 a.mSalasya was charged on May 19 before a Nairobi court with hate speech. He was accused of ‘stirring’ ethnic hatred between the Luo and Luhya communities by posts made on X on May 10.
“I've never sponsored violence”, says Sakaja as he blames political enemies

6 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has blamed his political rivals for dragging his name into the chaos that rocked Nairobi CBD during last Tuesday’s protests over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang.
Chuka modern market is now 58pc complete, says PS Omollo

6 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The construction of the Chuka Modern Market in Tharaka Nithi County, which began in October 2024, is now 58pc complete and already transforming the local trading landscape. The three-tier facility will accommodate 373 traders, 254 in the basement, 113 on the upper ground floor and 6 on the first floor, offering structured, dignified and weatherproof spaces for business.
No amount of threats, insults will derail my transformation agenda, says Ruto

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

President William Ruto has said no amount of threats and insults will derail the government’s transformation agenda. The President, who was flanked by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, pointed out that those engaging in propaganda will not derail his development agenda, saying those who had no plans were free to engage in rhetoric. “No one will threaten me to deviate from my focus on transforming the country,” he said.
Kenya set to evacuate its citizens from Israel and Iran

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The Kenyan government, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has urged its nationals in Israel and Iran to register for evacuation as the conflict between the two countries intensifies. A registration form and QR code have been provided to facilitate the listing process. “For your safety and to ensure we can assist you promptly in case of any emergency or distress, we kindly ask you to register your details with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs”, the ministry said on X.
June 25 protests: We are not tools for political game, Boda boda riders warn

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The Boda Boda Safety Association has distanced itself from the chaos witnessed during Tuesday’s protests over the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. In a statement, the association’s Nairobi branch declared its members will not participate in the planned June 25 demonstrations, even as it expressed concern over the violence that unfolded on that day, perpetrated by motorbike-riding goons. “We have seen the threats of chaos.
Kenya Nurses insist planned strike is still on

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has maintained that its planned nationwide strike, set to begin on July 7th, 2025, is still on. Union Secretary General Seth Panyako has mobilised members of the National Advisory Council to meet next Friday to ratify the strike notice issued earlier this month to both the county and national governments, citing unresolved grievances.
Constables Klinzy Barasa, Duncan Kiprono interdicted over shooting incident

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

The National Police Service has released the identities of two officers linked to the shooting of an unarmed civilian during Tuesday’s protests. Police Constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde (No. 119413) and Duncan Kiprono (No. 117193), who were immediately arrested, have since been interdicted. They are currently being processed by the Homicide Unit at DCI Headquarters, pending further action.
Albert Ojwang: Nairobi OCS Talaam detained for 15 days

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Margaret Kalekye

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam has been detained for 15 days to allow police to complete investigations into the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. Trial Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi on Wednesday ruled that the prosecution had presented compelling reasons to warrant the denial of bail.