November 22, 2023
Kenya: KNCHR Urges State to Ratify International Convention for the Protection of All Persons From Enforced Disappearance
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is calling for the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Explore Collaborative Drug Harm Reduction Strategies With Mauritius
A parliamentary Caucus against drug abuse has announced plans to develop legislative proposals aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of drug abuse in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines to Drop Sh357 Million Graft Case Against KRA Chair Mwaura
The Anti-Corruption Court has declined an application to terminate a graft case against Kenya Revenue Authority Board Chairperson Anthony Mwaura and his spouse. Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate Accuses Public Prosecutor of 'Tactfully' Stalling Sonko's Case
A Chief Magistrate based at the Milimani Law Courts has told off the Public Prosecutor for plunging the Anti-Corruption Court into unending adjournments in a graft case against… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges EACC, DCI to Hire Accountants as Investigating Officers
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has urged both the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) to hire accountants as… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Natembeya Wanted By NCIC Over Ethnic Contempt Against Minority Sabaot
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over ethnic contempt against the minority Sabaot community. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Providing KCSE Security Killed in Kisumu
A police officer taking part in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has been killed and his collegue left with serious injuries today morning. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: Prosecution Witness in Case Against Maina Njenga Collapses as Hearing Starts
The first witness in the case against former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga collapsed Monday at the beginning of the hearing in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: Mackenzie, 28 Others to Be Held Until Dec 22 Pending Ruling on Extended Detantion
Shakahola forest cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 others are set to remain in custody until December 22 pending a ruling on the state's application seeking to have them detained… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Halts Suspension of 67 Police Officers Over Corruption Allegations
The High Court has issued an injunction to halt the suspension of 67 police officers following a decision made by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Kenya: Businesswoman Ann Njeri to Face MPs Over Sh17 Billion Oil Saga
The Departmental Committee on Energy in the National Assembly has summoned businesswoman Ann Njeri Njoroge to appear before it on November 22, 2023, to provide further information… Read more »
Kenya: Computer Fraud Most Prevalent Cyber Threat in Kenya - Report
Computer fraud has emerged as the predominant Information Communication Technology (ICT) threat in Kenya, according to a recent report released by the National Crime Research… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Kenya: National Assembly Okays Deployment of Kenyan Police to Haiti
Lawmakers have approved the proposed deployment of the National Police Forces to the Multi National Security Support Mission to Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: Court to Deliver Ruling on Deployment of 1,000 Police Officers to Haiti on January 26, 2024
The intended deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti will be unconstitutional and unlawful, the court was told. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Partners With DCI to Crack Down on Vandalism, Electricity Theft
In a bid to curb the escalating cases of vandalism and safeguard electricity infrastructure, Kenya Power has joined forces with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Read more »
Kenya: Former Lamu Senator Loitiptip Charged With Obtaining Sh6 Million in Fake Vehicle Sale
Former Lamu Senator Anuar Loitiptip has finally been charged with obtaining Sh6 million by offering for sale a vehicle whose registration had fake documents. Read more »
Kenya: Proposed County Alcohol Control Laws Are Designed to Kill Our Sector, Bar Owners Protest
The Bar Hotels & Liquor Traders Association Of Kenya (BAHLITA) has raised the alarm over several Amendment Bills being introduced in counties that they say will kill the… Read more »
Kenya: Police, Prisons, NYS Officers to Get 40% Pay Hike
National Police Service, National Youth Services and Kenya Prisons Service officers are set to get a 40 percent pay rise. Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Says Ann Njeri Forged Documents in Sh17 Billion Oil Saga
Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says Ann Njeri Njoroge forged documents as she tried to lay claim to 93,000 metric tonnes of diesel from Saudi Arabia. Read more »
Kenya: Ann Njeri Njoroge Forged Oil Importation License, Energy CS Confirms
A company associated with Ann Njeri Njoroge is not licensed to import fuel, Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has confirmed. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: My Life is in Danger, Says the Woman at the Centre of Sh17 Billion Diesel Imported Into Kenya
Ann Njeri Njoroge, the woman at the centre of the alleged importation of Sh17 billion worth of 100,000 metric tonnes of diesel, has expressed fears over her life. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders From Kisii,Nyamira Decry Harassment of KCSE Students
Legislators hailing from Kisii and Nyamira counties are up in arms over alleged dehumanizing treatment and unjust profiling by examination officials on students during National… Read more »
Kenya: Pastrolist MPs Issue Ultimatum for Release of Former MCA Claiming Abduction
Pastoralists Parliamentary group are demanding the Inspector General Japhet Koome to release former South C MCA Osman Khalif whom they allege was abducted by security agencies. Read more »
Kenya: Court Condemns Assets Recovery Agency for Withdrawal of Sh6 Billion Money Laundering Suit
The Anti-corruption court in Nairobi has allowed the withdrawal of a suit against the directors of three companies accused of laundering Sh6 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner in Court to Challenge Appointment of President Ruto's 46 New Ambassadors
A Kenyan based in the United Kingdom has gone to court to challenge the recent appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, consulars by President William Ruto. Read more »