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“Nairobi Is Locked”: Gachagua Predicts Ruto Won’t Get 10,000 Votes in Nairobi in 2027
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua commended the massive turnout at Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi, calling the mobilization a clear sign of the opposition’s expanding strength ahead of the 2027 general election. The former deputy president tracked the events from Portland City, Oregon, in the United States, expressing delight at the massive crowds gathered by the movement, which Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna leads. “I was following what was happening earlier in the day on Sunday. Oh, things are very good. Things are boiling very nicely,” Gachagua said during an interdenominational fellowship. Linda Mwananchi’s inaugural Nairobi rally drew vast crowds, bringing portions of the capital to a halt as a massive leaders’ convoy wound its way from the Central Business District to the Jacaranda Grounds in Eastlands. The leaders began the day with a Sunday service at Holy Family Basilica before marching through Marikiti market, Gikomba, Burma, Jogoo Road, Manyanja Road, and B Centre, eventually assembling at a packed Jacaranda Grounds. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Vihiga Senator Godffrey Osotsi, and Siaya Governor James Orengo spearheaded the rally. The politicians declared that the strong turnout reflected widespread public demand for new leadership and reaffirmed their commitment to backing a single presidential cand...
Read briefing‘I’m Behind You Fully’: Raila Junior Endorses Ruto in Kisumu
Raila Odinga Junior, son of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has publicly endorsed President William Ruto’s re-election bid for a second term in 2027. Speaking during a church service attended by the Head of State in Kisumu on Sunday, Raila Junior stated that the President and his late father shared a vision for national development that extended well beyond the Nyanza region. “Your Excellency, welcome to Kisumu. I am Raila Odinga Junior, Baba’s son. I do not have much to say, but I know you had a shared vision with Raila of development and bringing things to the ground, and not just in the Nyanza region but the whole of Kenya,” he said. Signaling his explicit political backing ahead of the upcoming general election, Raila Junior declared his alignment with the president. “Therefore, Your Excellency, I would like to say that I am supporting and I’m behind you fully,” he added. He made the remarks during a grassroots leaders’ gathering in Kisumu presided over by President Ruto. At the same event, held at the Voice of Salvation and Healing Church in Mamboleo, President Ruto pledged to collaborate with ODM leaders and supporters to advance the late opposition chief’s development legacy. While acknowledging the difficulty of replacing Raila, Ruto maintained that cooperation and focused development would keep his vision alive. “It may not be possible to replace the late...
Read briefingRuto Makes Major Promise to Raila’s ODM Supporters in Kisumu
President William Ruto has pledged to collaborate closely with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders and supporters to carry forward the development legacy of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, committing to keep his vision for Kenya alive. Speaking at the Voice of Salvation and Healing Church in Mamboleo, Kisumu, President Ruto acknowledged the void left by the former prime minister while outlining a path forward through unity and national development. “It may not be possible to replace the late Raila Odinga, but we can work to make sure that his legacy is carried on in the development of our nation,” Ruto stated. Describing himself as a student of the late opposition chief, the president reassured ODM supporters of his continued partnership. “I want to assure you that as a student of the late Raila Odinga, I will walk with you,” Ruto added. “ODM and UDA are not competitors but rather collaborators, and I will ensure his legacy lives on.” Addressing his return to Kisumu, President Ruto reflected on his administration’s performance over the past four years, citing economic recovery despite inheriting significant debt and inflation. He noted that fiscal stabilization measures have positioned Kenya’s economy as the sixth largest in Africa. The president also listed several flagship projects aligned with Odinga’s vision, pointing to major progress in national road net...
Read briefingKioni Warns Gachagua: Stop ‘Ruining’ the United Opposition
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Jeremiah Kioni has criticized Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of micromanaging opposition affairs and disrespecting fellow leaders within the United Opposition. Speaking on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County, Kioni targeted Gachagua’s recent comments regarding former coalition spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi. Kituyi recently resigned from the alliance after pointing out its failure to set up a secretariat to plan for the 2027 General Election. Gachagua dismissed Kituyi’s exit, arguing that the opposition operates fine without a secretariat and suggesting that such an entity would only invite infiltration by “moles,” specifically targeting the Jubilee Party. Kioni rejected these allegations, describing them as unfounded and harmful. “To claim that you are unable to form a secretariat because there are moles within the Jubilee Party, that is hitting rock bottom. It is simply appalling. When Mukhisa Kituyi left the secretariat, he remarked that those people lacked the capacity to discuss substantive issues; only Fred Matiang’i and Martha Karua were actually discussing issues. So, does he intend to label Dr. Kituyi a mole?” Kioni posed. The Jubilee deputy leader asserted that Gachagua’s rhetoric indirectly targeted Jubilee’s preferred presidential candidate, Dr. Fred Matiang’i...
Read briefingFunny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos. The post Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
Read briefingGachagua Lists Businesses He Claims Are Linked to Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using the presidency to build a massive personal business empire across key economic sectors, including construction, finance, and transport. Speaking to Kenyans living and working in Portland, Oregon, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader described Ruto’s extensive commercial footprint as a full-blown case of state capture that stifles competition and drives ordinary citizens out of business. Gachagua painted a grim picture of the country’s economy, linking widespread financial hardship directly to state-level corruption and conflicts of interest. “There’s no money in circulation, and business is not thriving because the country has been taken over by what we call state capture. William Ruto is doing all the businesses in the country,” he said. He alleged that the president’s business interests span almost every major market in Kenya. “He is in banking, he is in insurance, he is in medical, he is in steel, he is in cement, he is in Tiles, MDF boards, high schools, nursery schools, ICT… in fact, of late he has gone into matatu, police uniform… he literally has driven all Kenyans out of business, he’s doing everything,” he noted. Gachagua Vows to Dismantle Ruto’s Alleged Business Empire The former deputy president pledged that a united opposition front would immediately dismantle these con...
Read briefingHilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
Kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back-to-work Monday blues. The post Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
Read briefingODM Announces ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ to Honour Raila Odinga
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark the death of its founder and late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga throughout the month of October, one year after he passed away. On Thursday, the party named the campaign “Mwezi wa Baba” and said it will hold a range of activities across the country to honor Raila’s contributions to Kenya’s democracy and Pan-Africanism. In its programme announcement, ODM described Raila’s death as a painful moment for the party and its supporters, adding that the former prime minister left a lasting legacy for the nation. ODM said in a public statement that Raila’s death left many people deeply heartbroken, adding that “God plucked the best flower from our midst.” The party said it has therefore dedicated the entire month of October to his memory. Under the programme, ODM will begin its commemorations on October 2 with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony. Supporters are expected to light candles individually or in groups at 6pm. The party will then hold a major memorial rally in Kakamega Town on October 9, with supporters gathering from Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, and Trans Nzoia counties. From October 10 to 15, ODM will leave the memorial activities to Raila’s family. The schedule will conclude with the main memorial service at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo. The commemorations will then shift to northern Kenya, with a memorial rally plan...
Read briefingNairobi Water Shutdown Starts Friday, Full List of Affected Areas
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant to enable emergency repair works along the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline. The planned outage will run from Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The company has urged customers in the affected areas to store enough water ahead of time and to use available supplies sparingly throughout the shutdown period. In Westlands and Lavington, service interruptions will affect Riverside Drive, Chalbi Drive, Convent Drive, Gitanga Road, Kunde Road, Hedred, Mbaazi, Masanduku, Leloghi Gardens, Ole Ndume Road, King’ara Road, Riara Road, and nearby areas. In Kileleshwa, the interruption will impact Kandara Road, Gichugu Road, Mazeras Road, Mbooni Road, Othaya Road, Kaputei, Laikipia Road, Githunguri, DoD, St George’s School, Tembere Road, and surrounding areas. In Kibera and surrounding areas, the company says the shutdown will affect Makina, Karanja Road and nearby locations, Fort Jesus, Olympic, Kibera Kianda, parts of Gatwekera, parts of Ayany, Kibera Mwembeni, Makongeni environs, Kwa DC, Lindi, the KEMRI Flats along Mbagathi Way, and Highrise Estate. In Kang’ethe and Togo Flats, service interruptions will occur along Kinoo Road/Joseph Kang’ethe Junction to Togo Flats, as well as Kang’ethe Greens Upper Flats. In Langata, Nairobi W...
Read briefingDangote Eyes 1,000MW Power Plant to Support Lamu Refinery
Dangote Industries plans to build a 1,000-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Lamu as part of its proposed oil refinery project. The development could substantially boost Kenya’s electricity generation capacity. The Africa Report reports that the Kenyan government is currently negotiating with Dangote Industries to raise the planned power output to 1,000MW. The company expects the facility to deliver a steadier power supply to support industrial operations. The proposed plant would rely on LNG supplied from Tanzania. Negotiations are expected to cover options such as building a pipeline link between the two countries or transporting the gas by tankers to a receiving terminal at the Lamu site. Dangote also intends to link power generation directly with the refinery, creating an integrated energy and industrial hub in Lamu. The government is seeking the larger capacity to tackle persistent electricity shortages, diversify the energy mix, and potentially reduce costs. The proposed LNG plant would also provide a baseload power source alongside Kenya’s expanding wind and solar generation. However, the project would hinge on the terms of gas supply, financing arrangements, power-purchase agreements, and compliance with environmental requirements. The plan also comes as Dangote prepares to launch the Lamu refinery project, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for S...
Read briefingThe Funniest Memes in Nairobi This September 11th
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Read briefingKituyi Claims Ruto Is Blackmailing Tata Chemicals for 2027 Campaign Cash
Former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has alleged that President William Ruto is blackmailing Tata Chemicals in a supposed plot to secure campaign funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Kituyi stated that Ruto’s directive for Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya is not a genuine expulsion but rather a pressure tactic designed to force the corporation back to the negotiating table. “Ruto is not expelling Tata; Ruto is blackmailing a major international corporation because he wants easy money. He will get his Joho backstage to go, and we will renegotiate and show Tata that if you do not accept what we are offering, we are capable of this radical decision to throw you out of here,” he stated. Kituyi also challenged claims regarding the duration of the company’s operations in Kajiado, clarifying that Tata Chemicals itself has not operated in Magadi for a century. He explained that the Indian multinational acquired the assets of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) roughly a decade ago. “Tata has not been here for 100 years. About 10 years ago, Tata bought the interest of Imperial Chemical Industries, a company that had been a conglomerate. But when it was separating, the original company, which had come to Magadi more than 100 years ago sold its interests to Tata,” Ki...
Read briefing‘No Retreat’: Shahbal Rejects Ruto’s Call to Quit Mombasa Governor Race
Mombasa businessman Suleiman Shahbal has publicly rejected advice from President William Ruto to abandon his political ambitions, declaring that he will remain in the race for the Mombasa governorship in 2027. During the launch of a Shahbal-owned Special Economic Zone, President Ruto encouraged the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament to step back from elective politics and focus on entrepreneurship. “I told Shaban that I know you want to run for governor in Mombasa. And I told him I am against it. Forgive me, my brother, Shaban. You are a great entrepreneur. It’s not easy to come across people like you, who have the acumen, who have the capacity, who have the connection, who dare to do the kind of investments that are going on in this country,” Ruto said. The president argued that the prominent businessman can serve Kenya better by creating jobs and investing in business than by joining elective politics. “Look at what you are doing with this. It will get 10,000 people working. It is better than you going there and being troubled by MCAs, being shouted at, facing demonstrations, and being abused,” he said. Shahbal directly addressed the president’s comments, asserting that he remains fully committed to his gubernatorial bid. “Forgive me because I think Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest,” Shahbal told Ruto. “Let me tell you in no u...
Read briefingOburu Odinga Speaks After Leaving Kenya for UK Medical Check-Up
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga said on Thursday, September 10, that he is currently in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up. He said the trip follows guidance from both his doctors and the party leadership. In a statement, Oburu added that the visit will also give him time to rest and recover as he undergoes a comprehensive assessment of his health. “I am currently in the United Kingdom (UK) to undergo a thorough, routine medical checkup. This visit follows the direct advice of both my doctors and the party leadership to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of my health, while allowing me a dedicated period of rest and rejuvenation,” he wrote. “As I attend these personal health routine checks that naturally come with advancing years, I view taking this step back as a deliberate, strategic moment for our movement,” Oburu added. Oburu Odinga assured ODM members and Kenyans that ODM operations would continue without interruption while he is away. He said the party’s leadership structures can manage day-to-day activities during his absence. Arati, Nassir to Oversee ODM Affairs He added that Deputy Party Leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, working alongside the National Central Committee and the party secretariat, will oversee party affairs during his time out of the country. The Siaya Senator also urged ODM members and officials...
Read briefingRuai TikTok Trap: Three Arrested Over Alleged Gang-Rape Robbery Scheme
Detectives in Ruai have arrested three young men behind an anonymous TikTok account allegedly used to lure, rob, and gang-rape unsuspecting women. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers tracked down 21-year-old Emanuel Bosire Arisa, 17-year-old Ismail Ouru Arisa, and 21-year-old Brian Gatheru Nderitu at their hideout in the Benedicta area of Ruai. Preliminary investigations reveal that the trio used social media to build trust with their targets online. After arranging physical meetings, the suspects led the women to secluded locations to carry out violent attacks and robberies. During the assaults, the suspects stripped victims of their valuables, including mobile phones and other electronic devices. In several instances, they forced victims at gunpoint or under physical threat to transfer money to controlled M-Pesa accounts. Following intelligence leads, detectives raided the Benedicta hideout, arresting all three suspects and recovering six mobile phones along with two hooded jackets. The police operation quickly gained traction after five women, who had previously filed reports at Buruburu, Embakasi, and Ruai police stations, positively identified the trio in a lineup, significantly bolstering the case. Following the arrests, law enforcement issued a stern warning regarding the dangers of meeting online acquaintances in private or unfamiliar...
Read briefingKey Witness Says She Doesn’t Know How Her Name Landed on Tuju’s Charge Sheet
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju appears at the Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi for plea taking over allegations of providing false information on April 8, 2026. The trial of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju over charges of giving false information regarding an alleged abduction took a dramatic turn in court after a key prosecution witness expressed fear over how her name ended up on the charge sheet. Testifying before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo, Chief Inspector Purity Kobia, formerly attached to Karen Police Station, told the court that she was shocked to discover she was listed as the complainant. “I don’t know how my name came there. I didn’t write it, and even I got scared when I saw my name on the charge sheet,” Kobia testified. Kobia clarified that she was not the investigating officer in the case, noting that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) later took over the probe. She maintained that she did not author the charge sheet and insisted that Tuju never gave her false information. “There was no false information I was given. That one I would deny,” she told the court, adding, “I could not know whether it was false or true. I made the report as it was reported.” Recalling the events of March 21, 2026, Kobia explained that the OCPD had initially instructed her to visit local establishments, hotels, and malls to advise security managers to remain vi...
Read briefingJOKER123 Mobile Access in 2026: A Smart User’s Guide to Checking Links, Security, and Site Authenticity
It is easy to find a mobile entertainment platform these days. But finding the right website can be much harder. As you look up information, you will encounter such things as outdated websites, false websites, pop-ups, clones, and even links that seem genuine. With a smartphone, you can browse to an unknown website within a single click. This is why you need to review a website prior to clicking on it. In case you search for Latest JOKER123 link (JOKER123 ลิงก์ล่าสุด) for 2026, you should not click the first website that pops up right away. You need to spend some time reviewing the website name, checking out the HTTPS padlock in the address bar, and going through the privacy statement. Watch for any download requests and support choices before you put your info on the page. The JOKER123 guide says you should look at the link and see if the page is safe. Do not trust a page only because it uses the JOKER123 name. “Why Latest Link Does Not Automatically Equal the Official Link” This is the first rule worth remembering. A page may say it is “latest,” “official,” or “secure,” but just using these words does not show these things are true. The name of a website can change. A page used for ads might copy the style of a famous brand. Individuals clicking on the search results may land on a website that was never intended by them. This requires you to confirm your users’ details before...
Read briefing‘Better Believe Him’: Kuria Confirms Chirchir’s Promise on Rironi–Naivasha Highway Opening
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria backed Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir’s commitment that motorists will start using the Rironi–Naivasha dual carriageway by October 30. Kuria shared a video in which Chirchir updates the public on the project, praising him as a person who keeps his word. “I have worked constantly with this man for the last 15 years, including in the Cabinet. Even Riggy G the other day confessed that Davis Chirchir is a very serious man,” Kuria said. “He does not play with politics; he does not know how to. When he says that from 30th October, 51 days from today, you will drive from Nairobi to Rironi on a dual carriageway, better believe him. He means what he says.” In the video, Chirchir said the Rironi–Naivasha section is expected to be completed by October 30 and will then be officially opened to motorists. The Rironi–Naivasha section forms part of the wider Rironi–Mau Summit Highway, a major road project designed to ease congestion and improve the flow of people and goods along the Nairobi–Nakuru corridor. Officials say the Rironi–Naivasha stretch is being upgraded into a dual carriageway to address persistent traffic jams, particularly during weekends and public holidays. Chirchir stated that the stretch would open ahead of the full completion of the entire Rironi–Mau Summit Highway. “By October 30, from Rironi to Naivasha, we will h...
Read briefingMotorists Warned as NTSA Launches Nationwide Traffic Compliance Drive
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has told motorists to ensure that their driving licenses, vehicle insurance, and other required documents remain valid as it launches a nationwide road safety crackdown. NTSA issued the directive on Thursday, September 10, when it began joint compliance inspections with the National Police Service in Turkana County. The inspections target drivers operating vehicles with expired documents, including invalid driving licenses and vehicle insurance, as well as cases involving defective speed governors and other traffic violations. After the NTSA-led inspection in Turkana, authorities arrested some motorists, produced them in court, and fined them. Others walked free after renewing their expired licenses and insurance documents. NTSA official Benard Boni said the joint exercise aims to reduce road crashes and fatalities tied to mechanical defects and non-compliance with traffic laws. Speaking to the press, Boni said NTSA and the National Police Service will work together across Turkana through joint compliance inspections to curb accidents caused by vehicle defects. He added that defective speed governors have emerged as a major challenge during the inspections. He also said enforcement teams found that several vehicles operate without valid insurance, particularly private vehicles. “We have noticed several challenges, especially de...
Read briefingKenya Eyes 10,000MW as Ruto Courts Billions in Private Investment
Kenya is targeting an expansion of its electricity generation capacity toward 10,000 megawatts over the next seven years. The strategy aims to expand national energy supply and attract international capital into high-growth sectors. Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit, President William Ruto outlined the country’s energy roadmap, noting that the planned capacity boost will unlock vast opportunities across geothermal energy, electricity transmission, battery storage, industrial power, green hydrogen, and electric mobility. “In the energy sector, we are expanding national generation capacity towards 10,000 MW over the next seven years,” Ruto said Calling on Private Capital for Economic Transformation Addressing global corporate leaders, President Ruto framed private enterprise as a core pillar of Kenya’s national development strategy. He noted that state resources alone cannot drive full-scale economic growth without commercial investments. “Government cannot deliver economic transformation alone. Our responsibility is to provide infrastructure, uphold predictable rules and create an enabling environment,” he said. “The private sector turns those foundations into factories, technologies, exports and jobs.” Ruto added that collaboration with the business community forms an indispensable part of Kenya’s long-term economic trajectory. “That is why o...
Read briefingUS Praises Ruto’s Investment Reforms, Names Kenya Africa’s Top Trade Gateway
The United States has praised President William Ruto’s investment strategy as “bold” and progressive, with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia declaring that Kenya is rapidly emerging as the primary commercial gateway to Africa’s expanding market. Speaking at the 5th American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Kenya Business Summit in Nairobi, Garcia announced that Washington is executing a fundamental policy shift across the continent, transitioning away from traditional aid dependencies toward high-value trade, strategic investment, and commercial partnerships. “Let me be direct: this is not a room for talk. This is a room built on deals,” Garcia told government leaders and corporate executives. He commended President Ruto’s administration for enacting key structural reforms to sharpen Kenya’s competitive edge, highlighting revised transfer pricing regulations, progress toward joining the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, and the Strategic Goods Control Bill currently in Parliament. Moving Beyond Aid: A New Paradigm for U.S.-Africa Relations Garcia stressed that Africa sits at a “strategic inflection point” and possesses all the necessary elements – human talent, natural resources, and entrepreneurial energy – to serve as a global economic powerhouse. Under the Trump administration, U.S. foreign policy toward sub-Saharan Africa prioritizes commercial deal...
Read briefingYoung Girl Leaves Ruto in Tears With Emotional Bomet Poem and Plea
An emotional scene unfolded in Bomet County when President William Ruto was overcome with emotion during a public engagement. A young girl shared her family’s economic hardships directly with the Head of State, prompting a tearful exchange. The moment took place during President Ruto’s four-day development tour of Bomet and Kericho counties, where he is inspecting and launching several state projects while holding public rallies across the South Rift region. An Emotional Exchange on the Campaign Vehicle During a rally stop in Bomet, onlookers assisted the young girl in climbing onto the vehicle where President Ruto was addressing the crowd. She initially recited a poem in Kalenjin dedicated to the president and his leadership before opening up about the personal challenges facing her home. In the poem, the girl urged Ruto to stay resilient in the face of criticism and political insults, telling him not to feel intimidated, threatened, or shaken. She encouraged him to hold his ground by drawing a comparison to the biblical King David, and she invoked God’s promise that his path would lead toward prosperity and hope. The girl also referenced the names and chants directed at the president, including “Kasongo” and “Ruto must go”, before advising him to listen but allow the criticism to pass. The poem read: “Babu William, before I offer you a gift, let me recite for you a poem. Babu...
Read briefingIPOA Reveals New Leads in Alex Kiprotich Abduction Probe
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has secured CCTV footage and motor vehicle records as investigations continue into the abduction of Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich. IPOA Vice-Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi said investigators have identified footage that may be relevant to the case and obtained records relating to a vehicle of interest. The update comes as IPOA works to determine the circumstances behind Kiprotich’s reported abduction along the Nakuru-Gilgil highway on September 1. Kiprotich was later found near Masinga Dam hours after he was reportedly intercepted by armed men. Mwangi said IPOA has already taken several steps in the probe, including processing scenes tied to the incident. “The investigation team has visited and processed the identified primary and secondary scenes,” she said. The investigation team has also recorded statements from Kiprotich and a key witness as it works to reconstruct what happened before, during, and after the alleged abduction. Mwangi said IPOA has engaged several institutions and individuals that may hold relevant information, including the Standard Media Group, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). She added that IPOA has secured material that may help investigators trace the movements of vehicles linked to the incident. “IPOA has also identified pote...
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