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Wajir Pulse, Eastleigh (2025)

03/04/2025

As US President Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all imports, including those from key trading partners, world leaders brace for a new era of trade war and they’re not holding back.

27/03/2025

Milimani chief magistrate court has detained Popular TikToker Maria Rish Kamunge at capital hill police station until tomorrow when the court will determine whether to release her or not.

The DCI through the prosecution requested the court to grant them 7 days custodial order to conclude investigations against Kamunge before making decision whether to charge her.

In a miscellaneous application filed before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, the prosecution informed court that police are investigating Kamunge for the offence of obtaining money by false pretences.

According to the prosecution, Kamunge was arrested by protesting members of the public after various complaints were lodged against her.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Kamunge who has frequently been travelling outside the country, operates an agency under the name Trustpin Verified Agent Ltd, allegedly swindling money from unsuspecting job seekers with fake promises of job opportunities abroad.

The agency allegedly required each job seeker to pay a facilitation fee of between Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 300,000.

However, complainants in the case told police that immediately after Kamunge received the money, she failed to honor her promises and disappeared into thin air for two months until she was mysterious traced at Nairobi CBD in one of her offices on March 26, 2025.

Prosecution urged the court to allow police detain Kamunge for the seven days to conclude the investigations as releasing her at this stage of the case would put her life in danger since angry members of the public might harm her should the court release her on bond.

In objecting to the said application, Kamunge, through her lawyer, told court that she was actually attacked while undertaking her normal duties in her workplace.

27/03/2025

Presidential Transitional Council (PTC) of Haiti has confirmed the death of Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru, who was killed during an anti-gang operation in Savien on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Kabiru, part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) team, was shot dead while working alongside Haitian forces.

Kenyan authorities have since deployed specialized teams to recover his body, which remains in the custody of the gangs.

Haitian President Fritz Alphonse Jean has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

Kabiru is the latest Kenyan officer to die in Haiti, where questions continue to grow over the mission’s risks and the safety of the deployed officers.

His death comes just a month after another Kenyan officer, Police Constable Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, was fatally shot during an anti-gang operation in the Artibonite region on February 23, 2025.

With gangs in Haiti growing more aggressive and police units facing logistical challenges, concerns are emerging over how many more Kenyan officers may have already been killed or could soon lose their lives in the volatile operation.

The latest attack occurred when three armoured vehicles carrying peacekeepers got stuck in a ditch, suspected to have been deliberately dug by gangs.

As officers attempted to recover the vehicles, they were ambushed, leading to Kabiru’s fatal shooting.

The MSS mission, led by Kenya, was launched to support Haitian authorities in restoring order amid escalating gang violence.

However, with the increasing number of casualties and operational difficulties, pressure is mounting on Kenyan authorities to address growing concerns over the safety and effectiveness of the deployment.

26/03/2025

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has been fired.

26/03/2025

PRESS RELEASE:

H.E President William Samoei Ruto institutes further administrative changes in government.

26/03/2025

Controversial second-hand car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, is currently appearing before Kibera Law Courts where he is facing two separate fraud cases.

Kairo, who has been battling multiple legal troubles since late 2024, was arrested once again on Tuesday, March 25, at Milimani Law Courts, moments after attending mentions for three other ongoing fraud cases against him.

He was then taken into custody ahead of Wednesday's court appearance.

It marked yet another instance in a pattern that has seen him repeatedly detained over allegations linked to undelivered luxury cars.

The car dealer was arraigned in Courtroom 5 at Kibera Law Courts where he answered to fresh charges.

One of the cases involves allegations that he received full payment for a BMW but failed to deliver the vehicle to the client.

The second case, filed by another complainant, further adds to his growing legal challenges.

Inside the courtroom, the dealer appeared visibly unsettled, frequently lowering his head beneath the dock, avoiding direct eye contact with those present as the charges against him were read out.

Reports indicate that multiple new complaints have been lodged against him in recent days, adding further weight to the allegations that have repeatedly drawn law enforcement attention to his business dealings and reinforcing doubts about the integrity of his operations, which have been the subject of growing legal disputes over undelivered vehicles.

Kairo has consistently denied wrongdoing, blaming his troubles on what he terms as business sabotage and economic hardships affecting car importation.

26/03/2025

A candidate for the position of National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairperson, Komora Mubadi Jilo, collapsed and died while waiting to be interviewed at the Public Service Commission offices in Nairobi.

Jilo was among four candidates scheduled for interviews on Tuesday March 25 when he collapsed, briefly disrupting the session but the process resumed after his body was taken to the mortuary for an autopsy.

The deceased, who previously vied for the Garsen MP seat in the 2022 general election on a Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) ticket, was among the candidates competing for the chairperson position alongside former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Margaret Wanjala, former Gatanga MP Humphrey Kimani, former Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa, former Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Devolution’s State Department of ASALs Micah Pkopus, and former Judiciary Finance Director Susan Oyatsi.

Following the interviews, the selection panel will submit a shortlist of top candidates to President William Ruto, who will nominate one person for the role and forward the name to the National Assembly for vetting.

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security will then assess the nominee and make a recommendation to Parliament.

If approved, the President will formally appoint the chairperson through a gazette notice.

If rejected, he will be required to submit another nominee.

26/03/2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen slams journalists for 'criticizing the police without understanding their working environment' as he suggests flying them to Elwak in Mandera County for a fully paid one-week stay, arguing that experiencing the conditions firsthand would change their perspective on the sacrifices police officers make.

25/03/2025

''Sisi Waislamu si minority hii Kenya, 2027 ndio mtajua,'' MP Adan Keynan says during Iftar Dinner in State House.

24/03/2025

At least six AK47 rifles and a Rocket Propelled Gr***de (RPG) are missing following Sunday’s attack by suspected al Shabaab militants on a National Police Reserve (NPR) camp in Fafi, Garissa County.

The militants also escaped with three AK47 magazines.

The assailants launched the assault with an RPG, killing six NPR officers and injuring four others.

Reinforcements from a nearby security camp, located 20 kilometres away in Yumbis, were the only backup, despite the area being known for its high terrorist activity.

The attack raises serious concerns about the lack of proper equipment and support for the NPR officers, who are only armed with AK47 rifles while facing militants equipped with more sophisticated weapons.

A recent intelligence report had warned of an increased presence of al Shabaab militants in the area, as well as their plans for coordinated attacks.

The attack has further exposed the vulnerability of security forces in the region, where militants are becoming more tactical in their operations, utilizing local camps and logistical support.

Local authorities are concerned about the potential for more attacks in the region, especially given the porous Kenya-Somalia border.

23/03/2025

UPDATE: Several people who sustained injuries, some of them life-threatening, have been evacuated by air to Nairobi for a specialised treatment. The air evacuation was facilitated by the Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji.

According to a police statement, the Sunday attack was launched by Al Shabab militants on a national police reservists camp at Biyamadhow area, Fafi Constituency in Garissa County. The dawn attack also left several people injured.

A preliminary police report indicates the militants used assorted weapons in the camp attack.

Multi-agency security teams led by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have launched investigations and are pursuing the attackers.

Confirming the incident, area Deputy County Commissioner Naphtali Koojo described the 5:30am incident as unfortunate.

“We have always carried out security patrols in the area coordinated by special units, but what happened today is very unfortunate,” Mr koojo told the Nation on phone.

According to Mr Koojo, the assailants attacked the camp with Rocket Propelled Gr***de (RPG), killing six and injuring four others on the spot.

“The militants are within and very tactical in their operations. They hit and hide,” he said.

Reinforcement could only come from Yumbis security camp that is 20 kilometres away despite the area being a marked terror hotspot. It remained unclear how the NPRs only armed with AK47 rifles were allowed to set a security camp.

“The NPRs are poorly armed and remunerated. Allowing someone with an AK47 rifle to fight an enemy with RPG and other sophisticated weapons is unimaginable,” Mr Ali Gubow, a resident of Garissa, said.

The latest intelligence report shared a week ago indicated increased presence of militants in Fafi sub-County.

“Credible intelligence report indicates that Al-Shabaab militants are planning to conduct coordinated decisive attacks code named “BAD RVICTORY” in North Eastern Region, particularly within Garissa Township and Fafi Sub sector”, read the report.

It further stated that there was notable increase in tactical cross-border infiltration by the Al-Shabaab battle teams into the inner enclaves of Fafi sub-County.

23/03/2025

Political and community leaders from Wajir have pledged their unequivocal support for the broad-based government, thanking President William Ruto and his now erstwhile political brother Raila Odinga, for nominating former Wajir North MP Hon. Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim as the PS for State department for National Government Coordination at the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

The leadership who met in Nairobi Sunday morning, noting the current relationship between the Government and the people of North Eastern is critical and would result in more nominations, even as they plan to support their alliance for the 2027 elections

23/03/2025

Weather update:

The weather in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 23, 2025, is clear, with a current temperature of 17°C. There is no rainfall, and the sky has no clouds.

However, the forecast indicates that light rain is expected throughout the week, with temperatures ranging between 16°C and 29°C.

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21/03/2025

A chief from Wajir County and a Huduma Centre official were on Friday arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over alleged tampering with national identity records.

Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh is accused of falsifying his date of birth, altering it from 1997 to 1987, and fraudulently obtaining a birth entry number despite already possessing a valid birth certificate.

His co-accused, Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Nairobi City Square Huduma Centre, is charged with unlawfully modifying Sheikh’s identity details and abuse of office under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

Presiding Magistrate Isabella Barasa granted them bond of Ksh 1.5 million or a cash bail alternative of Ksh 300,000, also ordering them to surrender their passports.

The case is set for mention next week for pre-trial directions.

Investigations into similar fraudulent documentation cases are ongoing.

20/03/2025

JUST IN: Former Wajir North MP Ahmed Abdisalan has been appointed Principal Secretary for the State Department of National Government Coordination under the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary in the Broad-Based Government.

20/03/2025

Robbers in Police Uniform Storm Petrol Station, Overpower Staff and Steal Cash.

Robbers dressed in police uniform stormed a petrol station in Wajir County, beat up the attendants, before stealing cash.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said police officers from Wajir Police Station pursued and arrested the two suspects.

The incident happened at Shawal Petrol Station along Mandera Road in Wajir township.

According to DCI, the suspects, identified as 49-year-old John Mwaura and his 28-year-old accomplice Muia Mutuku, were nabbed after a distress call alerted officers of an ongoing heist at the said petrol station.

DCI said the gang of five was wearing police uniforms. They tied up the watchman and the attendant before stealing Ksh30,000.

“Acting swiftly, officers arrived at the scene and discovered that a gang of five thugs, clad in jungle uniforms, impersonating police officers, had stormed the petrol station overpowering the watchman and pump attendant, tying their hands with ropes before making off with Ksh30,000 in cash,” the Agency said.

However, the police pursued the gang leading to the arrest of the two who were swiftly cornered and taken into custody.

The duo was found in possession of a mallet, an administration police jungle jacket, a military jungle trouser, and a military jungle jacket, among other incriminating items.

The suspects are currently undergoing processing pending their Court appearance.

Meanwhile, the hunt continues for the trio still at large

20/03/2025

Former Kiambu governor ferdinand Waititu ready to serve his 12 years jail term

19/03/2025

PayPal’s New Policies: What African Users Need to Know

Starting April 21, 2025, PayPal is introducing new fees and restrictions that will significantly impact African users:

🔹 Higher Fees – Receiving international payments? 4.90% + a fixed fee.
🔹 New Withdrawal Charges – Below KES 20,000? You’ll pay KES 105.
🔹 US Bank Withdrawals – Used to be free, now it’s 3.00% for African users.
🔹 Dispute Fees Introduced – $8 for standard disputes, $16 for high-volume.
🔹 Extra Third-Party Fees – If you withdraw via M-Pesa, local banks, etc., expect more charges.

These changes could make it harder for many freelancers, e-commerce sellers, and businesses to operate efficiently.

African Alternatives to Consider:

💳 Freelancers & Gig Workers → Payd HQ
🏦 Need a U.S. Bank Account & Crypto? → Hurupay
🛍️ Online & In-store Payments → Pesapal
💰 Payment Processors → Cellulant, Flutterwave, Paystack, Peach Payments
🌍 African Diaspora Remittances → NALA
🔄 Multi-currency Wallets & Exchange → Eversend
💼 Wallet-as-a-Service → Tanda
🪙 Crypto & Fiat Conversion → Kotani Pay

Know other great African fintechs? Drop them in the comments! 👇🏾

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