Godfrey Osotsi: Otiende Amollo, other leaders condemn attack on Vihiga senator in Kisumu by goons

Nairobi: Kenyan MPs say British General’s statement on BATUK falls short of justice

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🇰🇪Tuko·10 hours ago

Nairobi: Kenyan MPs say British General’s statement on BATUK falls short of justice

General Roland Walker's interview with Sky News, acknowledging British Army Training Unit Kenya BATUK failures regarding abuse, loss of life, and environmental damage to Kenyan communities, has drawn immediate reaction from Kenyan lawmakers. While General Walker stated the British Army holds itself to high standards and works with the Kenyan Ministry of Defence to resolve grievances, he rejected suggestions that British soldiers consider themselves above the law. Nelson Koech, the Member of Parliament for Belgut and Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, stated that General Walker's comments, while acknowledging harm, did not address accountability or prevention. Mr. Koech noted that no specific preventive measures were confirmed, and no soldiers have been charged despite numerous complaints. He suggested that Kenya could use General Walker's public admission to strengthen its negotiating position for the Defence Cooperation Agreement DCA renewal in 2026, advocating for enforceable provisions for joint investigations, compensation, and Kenyan oversight. Yussuf Hassan, the Member of Parliament for Kamukunji and a member of the same committee, raised concerns about the lack of action from Kenyan institutions following the committee's report, highlighting that victims still await justice. He noted that Parliament had signaled its intent to amend the defense agreement to allow local prosecution of British soldiers for off-duty crimes. The meas

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🇰🇪Tuko·11 hours ago

Trans Nzoia: DCI arrests suspected child trafficker posing as senior NIS officer and rescues minor

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, arrested Gilbert Nyabuto, 56, on suspicion of child trafficking. Acting on a public tip-off, officers found Nyabuto with a 10-year-old boy in Nyamira village. Nyabuto claimed to be a 'deputy commissioner' with the National Intelligence Service NIS and presented an identification document. A search revealed assorted academic documents belonging to different individuals and blank fake Kenya Defence Forces KDF calling letters. The child was reunited with his mother from the Salona area. Nyabuto remains in custody as detectives investigate impersonation and fraud allegations. This follows a previous case where Fred Leparan, a social worker, was sentenced to 35 years for child theft at Mama Lucy Hospital.

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Fuel shortage in Kenya: Motorists, bodas scramble for available petrol as panic kicks in

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🇰🇪Tuko·11 hours ago

Fuel shortage in Kenya: Motorists, bodas scramble for available petrol as panic kicks in

Fuel stations across the country are experiencing long queues as motorists and boda boda operators panic-buy amid fears of looming shortages. A spot check in Nairobi, Murang'a, and Nakuru counties revealed crowded stations, with some motorists using jerrycans to purchase fuel. Matatu operators in Nakuru have threatened fare hikes due to fuel accessibility issues, with passengers expected to face increased transport costs. One matatu operator noted that fares from Nakuru to Nairobi have risen from KSh 450 to KSh 600. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global fuel supply, impacting the economy. President William Ruto stated on March 30 that there are enough fuel stocks due to strategic interventions. Brent crude oil traded above $113 per barrel as of March 23, 2026. The government ordered One Petroleum Limited to withdraw its fuel consignment, which bypassed the government-to-government procurement arrangement. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi expressed concerns that this consignment could raise fuel prices if released. One Petroleum Limited confirmed it has taken steps to ensure the cargo brought in on March 27, 2026, via MT Paloma does not enter the Kenyan market.

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Video: CCTV footage emerges capturing Senator Godfrey Osotsi being attacked by armed goons in Kisumu

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🇰🇪Tuko·11 hours ago

Video: CCTV footage emerges capturing Senator Godfrey Osotsi being attacked by armed goons in Kisumu

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked by suspected goons at Java House in Kisumu on Wednesday, April 8. Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned the assault as a cowardly act to incite tribal conflict. CCTV footage revealed youths storming Java House and assaulting Senator Osotsi, who was seated with an unknown woman. One man in a black t-shirt and cap, joined by another in a white hood, was seen hitting and kicking the senator. Java House workers intervened, saving the senator and surrounding him as they pleaded with the youths. The incident occurred weeks after Senator Osotsi stated he would not contest the Orange Democratic Movement delegates’ decision to remove him from the deputy party leader role, a resolution passed on Friday, March 27. Senator Osotsi is aligned with ODM’s rebel wing, opposing Siaya senator Oburu Oginga. He dismissed the convention as illegitimate but would not pursue legal action.

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Godfrey Osotsi: Otiende Amollo, other leaders condemn attack on Vihiga senator in Kisumu by goons

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Video: CCTV footage emerges capturing Senator Godfrey Osotsi being attacked by armed goons in Kisumu