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Jacob Juma Shot 7 Times After Revealing Death Threats Claims

5 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

On the night of Thursday, May 5, 2016, Jacob Juma, a prominent Kenyan businessman and a fierce critic of the Jubilee government led by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, was shot dead. According to police reports, Juma was driving from his bar in Westlands to his home in Karen around 9:30 PM when he was attacked by assailants near Lenana School along Ngong Road. At the time, he was driving a bulletproof Mercedes-Benz.
List of Foreign Commercial Banks Operating in Kenya

5 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

For a long time, Kenya has attracted foreign investment across various sectors, including the banking industry. This article highlights several foreign commercial banks currently operating in Kenya. List of Foreign Commercial BanksAbsa Bank Kenya PLC, one of the foreign commercial banks, is a subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, which is listed on the JSE in South Africa. It is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups, with a presence in 12 countries and around 42,000 employees.
Rigathi Gachagua Faults CS Murkomen Over Koimburi's 'Fake Abduction'

6 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence over remarks made by Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen regarding Juja MP George Koimburi’s alleged abduction. In a statement dated Monday, June 2, 2025, Gachagua stated that it is very unfortunate that Murkomen has criminalised Koimburi’s abduction.
Rose Njeri Profile, Lady Arrested for Creating Finance Bill Website

6 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

Rose Njeri is a software and website developer whose name has dominated news headlines after her arrest on Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, for creating a website opposing the Finance Bill 2025. She is currently being held at the Pangani Police Station, where her lawyers have tried to apply for police bail since her arrest but have been denied. She has been vocal on social media, particularly on X, criticising Kenya Kwanza government policies.
Family of Charles Were Denies Link to Apondi Disappearance

6 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

The family of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Were, has spoken out regarding the disappearance of Dorothy Apondi, who was last seen living with the legislator. In a media interview with NTV on Sunday, June 1, Charles’s brother, Paul Were, confirmed that Dorothy had been living in Charles’s house when the MP was residing in Meru. “It is true that the lady was living in my brother’s house. She is a relative of ours,” Paul Were said.
Gachagua Joins Raila in Calling for Gen Z Compensation

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s sentiments, calling on President William Ruto to compensate victims who were killed and abducted at the height of Gen Z protests. While speaking at a church service at AIPCA Gatumbi Church, Lari Constituency in Kiambu County, Gachagua called on the President to have a discussion with the family of the victims.
Kabila Shot Four Times by Body Guard in His Office

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

On January 16, 2001, Laurent-Désiré Kabila, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was assassinated in his office at the Palais de Marbre in Kinshasa. Initially, the Congolese government, led by individuals close to Kabila, did not announce his death. Instead, they propagated a cover story claiming that Kabila was alive and being flown to Zimbabwe for medical treatment.
Ann WaMuratha Addresses Breakup Rumors with Rev Aaron Mugo

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

Kiambu Woman Representative Ann WaMuratha has vehemently dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that she has separated from her husband, Reverend Aaron Mugo. In a statement dated Saturday, May 6, 2025, Ann dismissed the claims as false and malicious. “I learnt in marriage, you amplify the strengths of your partner, and lower the weaknesses to live with that person. There is no way I can amplify my husband’s weaknesses, and that is a decision I took.
Gachagua Makes Changes to Top Officials Within His DCP Party

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has replaced top party officials of his Democracy of Citizens Party (DCP), days after the party’s launch. In a gazette notice dated Friday, May 30 2025, Gachagua’s party announced the changes. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 (1) (c) and (e) of the Political Parties Act, Cap.
Crisis in Homa Bay Stadium as Seats Filled Before Midnight

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Michael Owino

A crowd crisis is looming in Raila Odinga Homa Bay Stadium ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2025, after Raila Odinga Stadium was filled to capacity before midnight, an unprecedented occurrence. According to videos seen by The Kenya Times circulating on social media, Homabay residents began streaming into the stadium around 9:30 p.m., when police officers at the gate allowed entry.