July 23
Kenya: Protected Areas Out of Bounds to Unauthorized Persons, Acting IG Kanja Warns Protestors
Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has maintained that no unauthorized person would be allowed to access protected areas ahead of planned Gen Zs demos in different… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Selection Panel to Be in Place By Tuesday, Wetangula Says
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has disclosed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel members will be gazetted by Tuesday next… Read more »
July 19
Kenya: Who is Rebecca Miano, Kenya's Next Attorney-General?
President William Ruto has nominated Rebecca Miano as the next Attorney General(AG) in the 11-member partial Cabinet announced Friday. Read more »
July 18
Kenya: High Court Suspends Police Ban On Protests in Nairobi CBD
A High Court judge sitting at the Milimani Law Courts has suspended a police ban on protests within Nairobi's Central Business District and its surrounding areas. Read more »
Kenya: Tifa Poll Rates Police Response to Protests As Excessive
Three in four Kenyans polled in an opinion survey conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) say police used excessive force during the Gen Z-led protests triggered by the… Read more »
Kenya: Poll Shows 81 Percent Of Kenyans Support Anti-Govt Protests
A research study released by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) says 81 percent of Kenyans polled support the Gen Z-led clamour for reforms Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Police Boss Assures Cop Who Shot Journalist Will Be Arrested
Nakuru County Police Commander, Samuel Ndanyi has promised that the officer who shot and injured a journalist will be arrested and charged. Read more »
July 17
Kenya: High Court Suspends Ruling Declaring Mwaura's Appointment As KRA Board Chairman Unconstitutional
The High Court has suspended a ruling declaring Antony Mwaura's appointment as Kenya Railways Authority (KRA) board chairman unconstitutional. Read more »
July 18
Kenya: Police Ban Protests in Nairobi CBD
Police have banned protests in Nairobi's Central Business District and its surroundings until further notice to ensure public safety. Read more »
July 17
Kenya: Nakuru Journalists Protest Over Shooting Of Their Colleague
Nakuru Journalists have taken to the streets to peacefully protest the shooting incident against their colleague while covering antigovernment protests. Read more »
Kenya: Editors Guild Demands Speedy Probe On Attacks Against Journalists Covering Protests
The Editors' Guild has demanded a speedy probe on attacks against journalists covering the ongoing Gen Z-led antigovernment protests. Read more »
Kenya: Journalist Macharia Gaitho 'Mistakenly' Arrested - Police
Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho was on Wednesday released following an arrest in a case of mistaken identity. Read more »
July 16
Kenya: Court Allows Alleged Serial Killer Khalisia to be Held for 30 Days to Complete Probe
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been allowed to detain Collins Khalisia, the serial killer in the Kware murders for thirty days to complete their… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Considers Administration Order for Mediheal Group
The High Court is set to deliberate on an application seeking the appointment of an administrator over the property and affairs of Mediheal Group Limited. Read more »
Kenya: Businesses Closed, Streets Deserted in Nairobi CBD Over Planned Protests
Businesses have been closed and streets deserted in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over planned protests. Read more »
July 15
Kenya: Court Halts Swearing-in of Chebochok As Toror Tea Factory Director
The High Court has suspended the swearing-in ceremony of John Chebochok as the newly appointed director of Toror Tea Factory pending hearing and determination of the petition filed… Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Chebochok's Swearing-in As Toror Tea Factory Director
The Kericho High Court has suspended the swearing-in of John Chebochok as Toror Tea Factory's director pending the ruling on a petition challenging his appointment. Read more »
Kenya: Women Leaders Push for Revival of Gender Desks At Police Stations After Kware Serial Killer Arrest
Women Leaders have called for a revival of gender desks at police stations staffed by trained officers who can collect data to prevent femicide cases after Kware serial killer… Read more »
Kenya: Defiant E-Taxi Drivers' Vehicles Vandalized Amid Nationwide Pay Protest
A section of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in the ride-hailing taxi service industry on Monday faced severe consequences for defying calls to join an industrial action. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends KRA Chair Mwaura's Appointment Over Illegality
The High Court has suspended the appointment of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Anthony Mwaura on alleged corruption and economic crimes charges. Read more »
Kenya: Kware Killings Prime Suspect Collins Khalisia Arrested in Kayole, Nairobi
The Prime Suspect in the Kware killing Collins Khalisia has been arrested in Kayole, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Bodies Dumped - Man Arrested, Confesses to Murdering 42 Women
The puzzle of who is behind the heinous murder of women whose bodies were found dumped in Kware area is almost being unlocked after security agencies arrested the prime suspect… Read more »
July 14
Kenya: Police Investigate Cults, Serial Killers in Mukuru Female Bodies Case
Police Pursue Leads in Mukuru Female Bodies Case, Investigate Possible Cults, Serial Killers, and Rogue Medical Practitioners Read more »
Kenya: All Kware Police Officers Transferred As Investigation Into Mukuru Female Bodies Intensify
All police officers stationed at Kware Police Station in Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, have been transferred following the discovery of at least eight female bodies at an abandoned quarry… Read more »
Kenya: More Bodies Retrieved From Kware Dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Amid Rising Fears
Five more bodies have been retrieved from the Kware dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, all tied in sacks similar to those found previously. The number of bodies is feared to rise as… Read more »