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By Cantona Joseph Published on : March 31, 2026 8:17 (EAT)

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Officials said the students had on March 28 returned to their dormitories from their field when one of them collapsed.

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Detectives are investigating an incident where a Grade 10 student collapsed and died at the Riokindo Boys High School in Kisii county.

Officials said the students had on March 28 returned to their dormitories from their field when one of them aged 15 collapsed.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, police and the school administration said.

The cause of the death was not immediately known.

The body was moved to the mortuary pending postmortem and other procedures.

The parents of the student were informed of the incident, officials said.

Elsewhere, detectives are investigating the murder of a 62-year-old woman whose body was found lying in a store at her home in Chepsonoi village, Nandi county.

The woman had been reported missing since March 27 before the body was discovered two days later, police said.

Police visited the scene and said the body was lying in a room used as a store in the main house.

She stayed in the same house with her son. The body had physical injuries on the neck and private parts, police said.

The room had been padlocked when police arrived there following a call by her son.

The body was moved to the mortuary pending postmortem and investigations.

And a 71-year-old woman was electrocuted as she bathed in her house in Kirwara, Muranga county.

Police said Leah Ndirangu was taking a shower in her house when she screamed for help after electrocution.

Her relatives responded to the scene and found her lying unresponsive in the bathroom while naked.

She was rushed to Kirwara level 4 hospital where she was confirmed dead on arrival. It was confirmed that the electric bathing shower was faulty, police who visited the scene said as the body was moved to the mortuary pending postmortem.

Such incidents have been on the rise with use of quacks in wiring being the leading cause.

Authorities have been campaigning for the use of certified electricians in the wiring works.

In Kapkoi, Trans Nzoia county, a body of a man was found on the roadside in Nalonodo village after a suspected murder.

Police said the body had a fresh wound in the left side of the chest and was later identified as that of Emanuel Shikuku, 29.

The motive of the murder was not immediately known. The body was moved to the mortuary pending other procedures.

Police said on Monday no arrest had been made but investigations into the murder were ongoing.

Sakaja dismisses arrest move as ‘unwarranted drama’

Sakaja says the arrest warrant ignores an ongoing standoff between CoG and Senate

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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has pushed back against a move by the Inspector General of Police to deploy officers for his arrest, terming the action “unwarranted and unnecessary” and insisting the matter is institutional, not personal.

In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, the governor said the arrest order, arising from his failure to appear before a Senate watchdog committee, ignores an ongoing standoff between the Council of Governors and the Senate of Kenya.

“The issue at hand is not a personal matter concerning Governor Sakaja Johnson but one that is being handled collectively by the Council of Governors,” the statement read.

Sakaja defended his absence, saying he was acting on guidance from the Council of Governors, which advised members not to appear before the specific Senate committee until broader concerns are resolved.

He argued that disputes between governors and senators “should be addressed institutionally, not through actions targeting an individual governor.”

On Monday night, police were actively searching for Nairobi Governor following an arrest order issued by the Senate watchdog committee for contempt of Parliament.

Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed on Monday that law enforcement officers are prepared to enforce the order and take the governor to the Senate.

A contingent of police had gathered outside Sakaja’s office, with the regional commander saying that they got intel he would be around after failing to find him during the day. 

“His chief of staff was contacted and informed that the only honourable thing he [Governor Sakaja] could do was to go to the Senate, but he has failed to present himself. We will look for him and do the needful. It is the dignity of the office that he presents himself,” Commander Mohamud said.

“There is no need for any further impunity. We need him to comply and present himself before we get him. As law enforcement officers, it is our duty to take him before the Senate, and that we shall do without fear or favour.”

“We have been looking for him, and we never got him, but we received information that he might be around. That is why we are here this evening. The work is not finished because we have not taken him to the Senate, but that we will do. We do not tolerate impunity. We have a country to protect.”

The police move comes after the Senate watchdog committee found Governor Sakaja in contempt for failing to appear before it.

At the same time, Sakaja noted that he has appeared before multiple Senate committees, including the Lands and Environment Committee as recently as last week, and has frequently engaged the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) on audit issues dating back to 2015.

“It is therefore misleading to single out one governor in a matter that is collective and consultative in nature,” he said.

The governor also criticised the manner in which police were deployed, questioning the timing and necessity of the operation.

“There is no justification for creating unnecessary drama or a show of force at night,” the statement said, adding that he had been in office throughout the day and remained accessible through official channels.

Sakaja further revealed that the standoff extends beyond Nairobi, disclosing that 29 governors had been summoned by the same Senate committee on the same day, with only two appearing—and even then declining to address substantive matters in line with the Council’s position.

The dispute, he said, stems from unresolved issues raised by governors against members of the CPAC committee, including allegations of “extortion and intimidation.”

Despite the escalating tension, Sakaja signaled willingness to engage once the institutional disagreements are resolved.

“The Nairobi Governor has always honoured invitations to appear before Senate committees and remains committed to doing so within the confines of the law,” the statement concluded.

He called for restraint and dialogue, urging both the Senate and the Council of Governors to resolve the impasse “amicably, respectfully, and through structured dialogue,” rather than escalating enforcement actions.

Heavy police presence spotted outside Sakaja’s office

City police boss Issa Mohamud confirms that officers are searching for Sakaja

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A heavy police presence has been reported outside the Nairobi Governor’s office on Monday as authorities moved to enforce a Senate directive.

Nairobi County Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed that officers are searching for the governor to ensure compliance with the law.

“We are following orders issued by the Inspector General of Police and will take the necessary steps,” he said.

The Senate committee, chaired by Moses Kajwang, had previously summoned the governor to respond to questions on audit findings.

After the governor reportedly did not appear or submit the required information, the committee instructed Inspector General Douglas Kanja to take enforcement action, including possible arrest.

Attempts to reach the governor’s office for comment were ongoing as the matter developed, highlighting the importance of accountability in county governance.

Jalang’o: Politicians can’t be sued for using Niko Kadi slogan

Jalang’o explained that the two‑word slogan is too generic and widely used in everyday conversation.

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Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor also known as Jalang’o has dismissed suggestions that politicians should face legal action for adopting the Niko Kadi slogan, saying there is no basis for such claims.

Speaking in an online video clip circulated on social media, the legislator explained that the phrase cannot be legally protected because it is not registered or patented.

“Somebody has asked me if politicians can be sued for using this campaign Niko Kadi and my answer is no!” he said

“I don’t think you can sue a politician for jumping into this campaign”

He explained that the two‑word slogan is too generic and widely used in everyday conversation to qualify for exclusive legal protection, saying that it was not patented.

“Reason number one, it is not patented. It’s not registered, and even if it were to be registered or to be patented, it’s a two-word slogan that is so hard to be registered,” he said.

Jalang’o noted that other Swahili phrases similar to Niko Kadi, such as Niko poa or Niko fiti, are common colloquial expressions and could not realistically be trademarked.

He added that using the slogan in political campaigns should be seen as part of public expression and not a matter for litigation.

The MP also clarified that the phrase mtu ako kadi loosely means someone has a card, which does not inherently relate to voter registration.

He further urged young people and the wider public to ensure they register to vote, to stay engaged and hinted at meeting again in 2027.

The comments from Jalang’o come amid a broader conversation around the Niko Kadi movement, a Gen Z‑led push that has gained momentum online and in communities across Kenya as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.

What began as a simple slogan meant to encourage young people to obtain their voter registration cards has grown into a cultural phenomenon with tangible impact.

The Niko Kadi trend started earlier this year when young activists used the phrase to document their voter registration journeys on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.

Videos showing youths singing, dancing and celebrating after obtaining their voter cards quickly gained traction, turning the phrase into a rallying cry for youth political participation.

As the trend gained visibility, it evolved beyond individual social media posts into a broader movement.

Young people began creating informal challenges and dance moves tied to Niko Kadi, blending civic engagement with creativity and community energy.

Many of these clips featured celebratory choreography and patriotic chants, reinforcing the link between the slogan and active citizenship.

The viral nature of the movement also inspired content creators and musicians.

In recent weeks, a popular Niko Kadi song and dance challenge emerged online, combining music, rhythm and civic messaging.

The song’s lyrics echo the call for voter registration and civic responsibility, while the associated dance moves have been replicated by thousands of Kenyan youths in different parts of the country.

Politicians from various parties have been quick to incorporate Niko Kadi into their own engagements, adopting the slogan in public appearances and campaign messages as they seek to connect with younger voters.

Some youths, however, have expressed discomfort with this trend, arguing that Niko Kadi began as a grassroots, non‑partisan call for registration and should not be co‑opted for political positioning.

Social media posts by some Gen Z users emphasise that the movement is rooted in civic duty rather than political affiliation.

In comments shared online, several young activists rejected the idea that slogans like Niko Kadi should be exclusively associated with any political party or candidate.

They maintain that the original intent was to motivate as many eligible Kenyans as possible to register to vote and exercise their constitutional rights.

The Niko Kadi phenomenon has also coincided with increased turnout at voter registration centres across the country.

Reports from several counties indicate a rise in youth registrations, with many young people documenting their participation and sharing it online using the hashtag NikoKadi.

Is hugging, kissing in public illegal in Kenya? What the law actually says

Some Nairobians have reportedly ended in handcuffs over these ordinary moments.

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A casual hug at a bus stop. A goodbye kiss outside a matatu stage. For many, these are ordinary, even forgettable moments. But for some Nairobians, they have reportedly ended up in handcuffs.

Social media has recently been awash with claims of arrests linked to public displays of affection—commonly referred to as PDA—raising a pointed question: is it actually illegal to hug or kiss in public in Kenya?

One account describes a scene in the city centre. “My friend was hugging his man at Archives just before parting ways home, then out of nowhere two policemen came and started handcuffing them,” a user claimed.

Another recounts a similar experience: “It happened to me some years back at City Park. I was hugging a male friend, then three police officers came and insisted that it was PDA on public premises.”

Such claims are not unique to Kenya. In parts of the world where strict religious or cultural norms shape public conduct, PDA is clearly outlawed.

In countries like the United Arab Emirates, for instance, intimate behaviour in public is treated as a violation of public decency, with penalties ranging from fines to deportation.

Kenya, however, sits in a more legally ambiguous space. There is no law that expressly criminalises public displays of affection.

Historically, Section 177 of the Penal Code attempted to address indecent acts and public nuisance, providing a basis for punishing behaviour deemed obscene.

However, that provision, part of Chapter XVII, which deals with nuisances and offences against health and convenience, was deleted in 1966 and is no longer in force, leaving no direct statutory prohibition against PDA.

But the absence of an explicit ban does not necessarily translate to full legal protection. What exists instead are broadly framed provisions under the Penal Code that law enforcement officers may rely on, depending on how they interpret a given situation.

These provisions do not mention PDA by name, but they do address conduct that could be construed as disruptive, indecent or offensive to the public.

Section 175 of Chapter XVII of the Penal Code states that “any person who does an act not authorised by law or … causes inconvenience to the public in the exercise of common rights, commits the misdemeanour termed a common nuisance and is liable to imprisonment for one year”.

This provision is intentionally wide in scope. It is designed to capture a range of behaviours that interfere with public comfort or order. In practice, that breadth leaves room for interpretation, including regarding PDA.

Similarly, Section 182 of the Penal Code addresses what it terms idle and disorderly conduct. It provides that “every person who, without lawful excuse, publicly does any indecent act is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable for the first offence to imprisonment for one month or to a fine not exceeding one hundred shillings, or to both”.

Again, the key phrase here is “indecent act”—a term that is not expressly defined in law. What one person considers harmless affection, another—particularly an arresting officer—might interpret as indecent, especially if the conduct is seen as excessive or explicit.

The result is a legal grey area. PDA is not outlawed per se, but certain forms of it could fall within the scope of existing offences if they are deemed to cross a line into indecency or public nuisance.

Context also matters. While there are no county-specific laws that explicitly list public sexual behaviour as a punishable nuisance, other legislation introduces additional considerations.

The Children Act, 2022, for instance, places a clear emphasis on protecting minors from exposure to inappropriate conduct. It provides that “the best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration,” and exposing children to obscene behaviour or public indecency can attract criminal liability.

Another layer of complexity arises from provisions in the Penal Code that address “gross indecency,” particularly in relation to same-sex conduct.

Sections 162 and 165 state that “any male person who, whether in public or private, commits any act of gross indecency with another male person … is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for five years”.

These provisions do not specifically define what constitutes “gross indecency,” but their scope has historically been interpreted to include non-penetrative acts.

In practice, this means that same-sex affection—even in private—can be subjected to legal scrutiny, making public displays even more legally precarious.

Comparatively, Kenya’s position is neither the most restrictive nor the most permissive.

In Uganda, for example, public kissing has led to arrests under public decency laws, often reinforced by local regulations.

In India, Section 294 of the Penal Code criminalises “obscene acts” in public that annoy others, a provision that has at times been used to penalise kissing or hugging.

In parts of Indonesia, public affection is discouraged through local moral codes rooted in religious interpretation.

These examples underscore a common thread: where laws rely on subjective terms like “indecent” or “obscene,” enforcement often depends less on the act itself and more on perception—by authorities, by bystanders, or by prevailing cultural norms.

Back in Kenya, that subjectivity is at the heart of the current debate. The law does not categorically ban PDA, but neither does it clearly shield it.

Instead, it leaves room for interpretation, enforcement discretion, and, at times, contestation in court.

Law enforcement often uses these sections to arrest people engaging in overt sexual activity in public spaces, such as parks or vehicles.

For the average Kenyan, mild expressions of affection—such as holding hands or a brief hug—are unlikely to attract legal trouble.

But more intimate conduct, particularly if it is deemed explicit, disruptive, or offensive in a public setting, could potentially fall within the ambit of nuisance or indecency laws.

Ultimately, whether an arrest holds up in court would depend on how convincingly the conduct is framed within those existing legal provisions.

Until the law speaks more directly to the issue, PDA in Kenya will remain what it effectively is today: not explicitly illegal, but not entirely risk-free either.

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