September 19
Kenya: KHRC Calls for Citizen's Arrest of Masengeli If Kindiki Fails to Act
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the public to initiate a citizen's arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if… Read more »
Kenya: Kanja Assumes Top Job at Police Service
President William Ruto presided over the investiture ceremony of Douglas Kanja, who was officially promoted to Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service (NPS)Friday. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Arrested for Staging Robberies While Posing As PSV Operators in Parklands
Police in Nairobi have arrested a gang of six people who have been posing as matatu operators in Parklands only to turn against passengers and rob them of their valuables, kidnap… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »
September 18
Kenya: Rogue Clerics On the Radar As Bill With Proposed Regulations
A new proposed bill now seeks to regulate religious organizations with religious leaders who operate an unregistered religious organization, risking a Sh5 million fine, three years… Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Probing Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security Detail
The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the withdrawal of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi's security detail. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses UPI Protocol to Rid Public Service of Ghost Workers
The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a Unified Personnel Identification (UPI) system to eradicate "ghost workers" and payroll fraud across all levels of government,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh106bn to Implement Maraga Taskforce Reforms
The government will spend Sh106 billion to implement various reforms recommended by the David Maraga led taskforce on terms and conditions of service for the National Police… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Approves Nomination of Kanja As IG
President William Ruto's nominee for the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja now awaits swearing in after parliament unanimously approved his nomination. Read more »
Kenya: Appeal Court Rejects Bid to Suspend Masengeli Jail Term
The Court of Appeal has declined an application to suspend a 6-month jail sentence imposed on Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli pending a hearing slated for next… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Launch Strategic Framework for Implementation of Security Reforms
President William Ruto will on Wednesday preside over the official launch of the Strategic Framework for the Implementation of Reforms in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons… Read more »
Kenya: African Judges Gather in Nairobi, Advocate for Judicial Independence
African judges have convened in Nairobi to review their judicial performance and explore ways to reform the judiciary to drive continental transformation. Read more »
September 17
Kenya: Masengeli Says Justice Mugambi Assigned 2 New Security Officers After the Recall of Previous Detail
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has clarified that the National Police Service (NPS) reassigned two new officers to provide security for Justice Lawrence… Read more »
Kenya: Popular Quiver Steak House Shut Down After Ignoring Noise Complaints
The Nairobi County government has officially shut down Quiver Steak House, a popular nightclub in Milimani, after it ignored notices to address noise pollution complaints from… Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Seeks Key Documents in Assets Contest With Old Mutual
City businessman Joel Kamau Kibe is seeking crucial asset documents in an urgent application against Old Mutual Holdings PLC amid a contest over the firm's dealings. Read more »
Kenya: Senior Counsel Bar Protests Security Withdrawal for Justice Mugambi
Senior Counsel Bar Chairperson Fred Ojiambo has protested the security withdrawal for Justice Lawrence Mugambi after sentencing acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli… Read more »
Kenya: Judges, Magistrates Protest Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Bodyguards
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges' Association (KMJA) has demanded the reinstatement of Justice Lawrence Mugambi's bodyguards while denouncing attacks of Mombasa Kadhis Court… Read more »
September 16
Kenya: Ruto Orders Formation of Sub-Counties in Each Constituency
President William Ruto has announced that every constituency in Nairobi will have a sub-county office to improve the management of the city. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Condemns Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security After IG Masengeli Sentencing
Chief Justice Martha Koome has condemned the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi's security after he handed acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli a six-month jail… Read more »
September 15
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Priority for IEBC Reconstitution As National Assembly Resumes
As the National Assembly resumes on Tuesday after a month-long recess, Speaker Moses Wetangula is calling for the urgent reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: Germany Refutes Claims of 250,000 Job Opportunities for Kenyans Under New Labour Deal
Germany's Federal Ministry of Interior and Community has dismissed reports claiming that the country signed a labor agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers. Read more »
September 13
Kenya: CS Duale Vows to End Illegal Logging
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has vowed to end illegal logging of public forests and ordered criminals involved in forest illegalities… Read more »
Kenya: Acting IG Masengeli Handed 6-Month Jail Term for Contempt
The High Court has handed acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli a 6-month jail term for contempt. Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Home Invasion Robber Lynched in Kisii
A suspected robber was burnt to death in his car while escaping from angry residents while attempting to rob a home and a petrol station at Kegati location, Kisii country. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Students Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident At Wiitu Shopping Center On the Kitui-Kibwezi Road
Six students have been killed in a hit and run accident at Wiitu shopping center on the Kitui-Kibwezi road. Read more »