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BEYOND THE BARRACKS:the Tough but Beautiful Deployment

From Nairobi's Concrete Jungle to the Open Savannah Two years. That is how long I called Nairobi's Utawala home — a bustling, fast-paced corner of the capital where the rhythm of the city rarely slows. Then came the orders: re-deployment to Tiaty,a remote sub-county deep in Baringo County, in the sun-scorched northwest of Kenya's Rift Valley. ‎ ‎The operation is sceptical. Tiaty is one of Kenya's most conflict-prone landscapes, where communities in Dira, Kolowa, Lomut, Tot, and Akwichatis have long been caught in the cycle of cattle rustling — an age-old practice that flares into violence, displaces families, and tests the patience of the state. As a security officer, my role is to help bring calm and protection to these communities. But in between the duty and the danger, something else entirely has taken hold: a deep, genuine love for this extraordinary place. ‎ ‎"No amount of training prepares you for your first glimpse of Tiaty at dawn — the flat-topped aca...
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  Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board Chairperson Josephat Gichunge Kabeabea has been arrested after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives raided his residence and offices on Friday, in an operation linked to allegations of bribery, extortion of investors and unexplained wealth. The operation follows preliminary findings showing that Kabeabea allegedly demanded a Ksh.5 million bribe from a Chinese national operating under Hongda Automotive Limited. According to EACC, the incident took place on November 11, 2025, when the ACA board chair allegedly accused the company of dealing in counterfeit goods and threatened the owners with arrest unless they paid the bribe. The complainants reportedly declined to give in, insisting there was no lawful cause for the demand. EACC says Kabeabea is then alleged to have progressively reduced the requested amount from Ksh.5 million to Ksh.1 million, then to Ksh.300,000, before finally settling at Ksh.150,000. The Commission ...
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  Police officer jailed 15 years for killing his wife The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced a police officer to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of murdering his wife three years ago. The convict, Maxwell Maina Muigai, who was attached to Eldoret Railways police station, was handed the sentence after the state counsel proved he murdered his slain wife, Mercy Chebet, while under the influence of alcohol. While delivering his verdict, the Presiding Judge Reuben Nyakundi observed that the accused shot his wife with an AK-47 rifle without any provocation from the deceased on the fateful day. The Judge further stated that although the accused had entered into a plea bargain with the family of the victim, he could not hand him a non-custodial sentence due to the weight of the case he was facing and also the circumstances under which the deceased lost her life. Muigai committed the said criminal offence on the afternoon of November 28, 2023, in his house, which is located wi...
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  CS Murkomen condoles with IG Douglas Kanja following death of his father Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and his family following the passing of his father, Mzee Weston Kirocho Kanja. CS Murkomen expressed his deep sympathy to the family, describing Mzee Kanja’s death as a great loss not only to his loved ones but also to all who knew him. He assured the family of the government’s and his ministry’s continued support during the difficult period. “We stand in solidarity with the family, offering our heartfelt prayers and support during this time of immense grief,” Murkomen said. Murkomen was accompanied by his CS for Environment Dr Deborah Barasa, Deputy IGs Eliud Lagat (KPS) and Gilbert Masengeli (APS), and NTSA Director-General George Njao.
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  BREAKDOWN : Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 On October 15, 2024, seven bills of the National Assembly were given presidential assent, some of which have sparked public curiosity since President William Ruto signed them before announcing the death of  Raila  Odinga. They included the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill 2023, the Land (Amendment) Bill 2022, the National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill 2025. The other two were the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the  Privatization  Bill 2025. Some of the contention surrounds the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024, sponsored by  Wajir  East Member of Parliament (MP) Aden Mohamed. The Bill also seeks to amend section 27 of the Act to expand the scope of the offence of cyber harassment. Likewise, any pe...
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