Kenya: CS Tuya Unveils Career Progression Guidelines for Civilian Staff

Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday unveiled the first ever career progression guidelines for civilian staff cadres domiciled at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at a… Read more »

Kenya: Court Overturns Conviction of Teacher Jailed for 35 Years Over Defilement

The High Court sitting in Milimani has set aside a 35-year jail sentence made against a school teacher based in Garissa County. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Urges Prosecutors to Embrace AI in Fight Against Transnational Crime

President William Ruto has called on prosecutors across the Commonwealth to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies as a strategic tool in strengthening… Read more »

East Africa: Comesa, EAC Competition Bodies Sign Pact to Boost Consumer Protection

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border… Read more »

Kenya: Protesters Teargassed in Nairobi As Outrage Grows Over Murder of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

Police on Thursday morning fired teargas to disperse protesters in Nairobi's Central Business District who had gathered to demand justice for Albert Ojwang, the social media… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Allocates Billions to Boost State Surveillance Using Spyware

Kenyans digital privacy is under fresh threat as the government allocates billions to surveillance tools, police operations, and digital monitoring infrastructure with no sign of… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto to Close 3rd Commonwealth Heads of Prosecuting Agencies Conference

President William Ruto has arrived at Sarova Whitesands Hotel in Mombasa for the official closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Heads of Prosecuting Agencies Conference… Read more »

Kenya: Will Beatrice Chebet Become First Woman to Run Under 14 in 5,000m?

Beatrice Chepkoech says she is confident of becoming the first woman to run the women's 5,000m in under 14 minutes, saying she feels it is within reach after running the second… Read more »

Kenya: Kagwe Sounds Alarm On Banned Pesticide Usage

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that powerful pesticide cartels are actively sabotaging government efforts to eliminate harmful… Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Mbadi to Present Sh4.24tn Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to present the Sh4.24 trillion 2025/26 budget in Parliament Thursday afternoon. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Receives Over 6 Million Doses of TB and Polio Vaccines

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday flagged off a major consignment of life-saving vaccines, signalling renewed momentum in Kenya's child immunisation programme. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Condoles With Albert Ojwang's Family in Telephone Call

President William Ruto has condoled with the family of social media influencer Albert Ojwang through a telephone call to his parents and widow. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Names Central OCS Tallam As Prime Suspect in Blogger Ojwang's Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 - The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has named the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi's Central Police Station as the main… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Targets Salary Recovery As Officials Arrested Over Fake Academic Credentials

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested five individuals accused of fraudulently securing employment in public service using forged academic… Read more »

Kenya: IG Kanja Apologizes Over 'Suicide' Claim in Ojwang Death As Senators Demand Accountability

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja has publicly apologized to the nation and the family of social media influencer Albert Ojwang,' who died in police custody, after… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Hold Talks With IMF in September On New Funding

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that Kenya will begin discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in September over a new funding arrangement and an… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Embassy Calls for Transparent Probe Into Albert Ojwang's Death

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, joining a growing chorus of voices demanding… Read more »

Kenya: Construction of Rironi-Mau Summit Road in August

The long-overdue construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit Road will begin in August, President William Ruto has announced. Read more »

Kenya: DCI On Trail of Corruption Allegations At Kenya Rugby Union

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairperson Harriet Okach has revealed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have begun to look into allegations of financial misappropriation in… Read more »

Kenya: Family Bank Opens 96th Branch, Expands Coast Presence

Family Bank has opened its 96th branch in Kilifi County, marking its 9th outlet in the coastal region as part of efforts to deepen financial access and support SMEs. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Urges Patience, Cautions Against Speculation in Albert Ojwang Probe

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to exercise patience and allow ongoing investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang to unfold without interference, even as public… Read more »

Kenya: World Bank Revises Kenya's 2025 Economic Growth to 4.5pc From 5pc

The World Bank has lowered Kenya's economic growth for 2025, down from 5 percent predicted about six months ago to 4.5 percent. Read more »

Kenya: Court Directs AG to Draft Law On Political Campaigns Outside Election Period

The High Court has directed the Attorney General to draft a law on political campaigns outside the election period, citing violation of constitutional rights. Read more »

Kenya: IPOA Says CCTV At Central Police Station Interfered With During Ojwang's Detention

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has revealed that the CCTV cameras at the Central Police Station where influencer Albert Ojwang had been booked had been interfered… Read more »

Kenya: IG Kanja Says Ojwang Was Treated Well After Homa Bay Arrest and Enroute to Nairobi

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the Senate that blogger Albert Ojwang was in good health when he arrived at Nairobi Central Police Station after being arrested… Read more »