‘Tuwache fake news’ – Charlene Ruto flags viral document on her appointment
First daughter Charlene Ruto has flagged as fake a document purporting to be a gazette notice indicating her appointment as the chairperson of the National Mining Corporation for a fixed term of three years. Charlene said mining was the least of her interests and that those spreading the false document lacked an understanding of President […]
Okiya Omtatah speaks on rumours about blocking school reopening
Activist Okiya Omtatah speaks on rumours spreading on social media that he has gone to court to block school reopening.
BWIRE: As we mark press freedom, let media take back its voice without fear or favour
Media must work to build trust with the citizens through providing critical, factual and topical news, without seeking favors or fearing.
Arrest warrant against blogger Cyprian Nyakundi suspended
A Nairobi court has suspended a warrant of arrest for controversial blogger Cyprian Nyakundi after he presented himself in court on Wednesday. Nyakundi, accompanied by his lawyers led by Ochiel Dudley appeared before Milimani principal magistrate Caroline Muthoni. Dudley accused investigating officer Isaac Tenai of DCI Central of lying to court, saying Nyakundi was not […]
Lockdown letter is fake news: Interior ministry
Interior ministry terms as fake letter suggesting there could be 3-week lockdown, denies Devolution ministry evaluating food availability before order on confinement is issued