March 21
Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law
The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of… Read more »
March 20
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Accuses Fertilizer Merchant of Supplying Substandard Products
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has accused a Kenyan-based regional fertilizer merchant of fraud after it emerged the firm supplied substandard fertilizer to the National… Read more »
Kenya: We Have Arrested Some Characters Who Want to Take Advantage of Our Fertiliser Supply Programme - President Ruto
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government will make subsidised fertiliser available before the next planting season. Read more »
March 19
Kenya: Amber Alerts Launched to Help Find Missing Children
The government has embraced the use of technology in finding missing persons which is set to transform search and rescue efforts of finding missing children. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Detectives Seize 300 KG Consignment of Cannabis in Migori
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Monday confiscated a 300kg consignment of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh9 million. Read more »
Kenya: JSC Begins Interviews to Hire Amadi's Successor
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has kicked off interviews for seven candidates shortlisted for the position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary following the retirement of… Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Crack Down On Illegal Mining
The government has flagged off 10 vehicles that will speed up the spotting of illegal mining operations across the county. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Ruto Ready to Sign Affordable Housing Bill Into Law
President William Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the housing project and the… Read more »
March 15
Kenya: Kenya to Deploy Reconnaissance Mission to Haiti Before Sending Police
President William Ruto says Kenya will deploy a reconnaissance mission to Haiti once a stable administration is established. Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Irungu Sentenced to Death for Monica Kimani's Murder
Joseph Irungu, popularly known as 'Jowie' has been handed a death sentence in the September 2018 murder of Monica Kimani. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Hits Pause On Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti
The Kenyan government has halted its intended deployment of police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission. Read more »
March 12
Kenya: EACC Obtains Freeze Order for 106 Properties in Probe On Thika Land Registrar
The High Court has granted a request by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to freeze the assets of former Thika Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi under a graft… Read more »
South Sudan: Kenya Denies Role in Abduction of South Sudan Activist Mabior
The Kenyan government on Tuesday refuted any involvement in the disappearance of South Sudan activist Moris Mabior, who vanished in the country in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Will Kenya Send Troops Now That Haiti PM Has Resigned?
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country even as Kenya plans to send police officers there. Read more »
March 10
Kenya: TV Presenter Jacque Maribe Cleared of Murder Lands Top Govt Job
allAfrica editor's update: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports that they have appointed former journalist Jacque Maribe to the Ministry of Public… Read more »
March 11
Kenya: Anyone Vandalizing Govt Infrastructure to Be Dealt With As a Terrorist - Kindiki
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government will invoke the use of Protected Areas Act to deal with persons vandalizing the… Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Court Acquits Mike Sonko of Assault Charges
Kiambu Court has acquitted Mike Sonko of assault in a case stemming from a 2019 raid on a private property in Buruburu, Nairobi. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Terrorists Sentenced to 19 Years for Plotting Nairobi Court Bombing
Two members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, Abadi Majit Hassan Adan and Mohammed Osman Nane, both of Somali origin, have been sentenced to 19 years in prison for their… Read more »
Kenya: MPs 45-Day Deadline to Consider Bills Enforcing Nadco Report
MPs are facing a time crunch as they grapple with a 45-day deadline to deliberate on nine bills aimed at solidifying the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO)… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: 4 Suspects Charged With Forging Papers to Obtain Public Service Jobs
Four individuals implicated in the forgery of credentials to secure positions in the public service were presented before the Eldoret law courts on Monday as authorities… Read more »
March 06
Kenya: Inquiry Reveals Shocking Rights Abuses By British Army in Kenya
A Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) inquiry has uncovered human rights abuses by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), exposing deficiencies in victims'… Read more »
March 04
Kenya: LSK to Sue KRA for Illegal Housing Levy Deduction
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is set to sue the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for illegally deducting the housing levy. Read more »
March 03
Kenya: Rift Valley Preachers Demand Action On Politicians Promoting Banditry
Rift Valley clerics have urged the government to take legal action against political leaders who have participated in promoting banditry in the region. Read more »
February 25
Kenya: Machete-Wielding Man Kills Wife, Son Before Luring His Step-Mother and Uncle to Death
A man went berserk Saturday night killing four close family members in Muhoroni Sub County. Read more »
February 22
Kenya: Govt Contemplates Measures to Tackle Trade in Illicit Brew
The government is set to announce multi-agency and multi-stakeholder measures aimed at stamping out the trade in illicit brews, drugs, and substance abuse in the country. Read more »