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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki’s final send-off drew tears and tributes as his family and friends mourned the humble Nairobi mask vendor remembered for his kindness, resilience, and impact on the city’s streets.
Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to pay their last respects to Boniface Mwangi Kariuki in an emotional farewell ceremony filled with heartfelt tributes and memories of his impact on the community.
11 Jul, 2025 · 0 min read · 2,046 views
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, arrived in Seattle to begin a two-month U.S. tour engaging the Kenyan diaspora on the state of the nation, amid ongoing protests and political tensions.
11 Jul, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,308 views
A light moment in court turned comic when Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka was teased over his repeated presidential bids and no-shows, prompting laughter from attendees and court officials alike.
11 Jul, 2025 · 0 min read · 2,047 views
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is reportedly reviving his grassroots playbook ahead of the 2027 elections, signaling a potential political showdown with President Ruto amid rising rifts within Kenya Kwanza.
11 Jul, 2025 · 0 min read · 2,046 views
Naivasha detectives arrested 30-year-old nanny Mary Chebet for the murder of her employer, Jane Wambui Njoroge, a nurse whose decomposing body was found buried in a shallow grave behind her home in Raini Village, following a week-long search.
11 Jul, 2025 · 28 min read · 2,245 views
The family of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor fatally shot by police in Nairobi, is preparing for his burial in Kangema, Murang’a County, amid widespread calls for justice and support from leaders and activists.
11 Jul, 2025 · 29 min read · 2,290 views
Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission has the final say on pay for all public officers, mandating state bodies to seek and follow SRC advice before altering salaries or signing Collective Bargaining Agreements.
11 Jul, 2025 · 32 min read · 2,262 views
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi urged police officers to disregard President William Ruto’s directive to shoot protesters in the legs, warning that such actions could be fatal and lead to personal liability in court.
10 Jul, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,097 views
the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions approved murder charges against Police Constable Klinzy Masinde Baraza for the fatal shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki Mwangi in Nairobi on June 17, while his colleague Duncan Kiprono was released without charges.
10 Jul, 2025 · 30 min read · 2,693 views