February 20
Kenya: High School Students Among 3 Robbery Suspects Set Ablaze in Kisumu
Police have opened a probe into the death of two high school students who were among three suspected robbers burnt to death in Kisumu Tuesday on allegations of motorbike theft. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Hospitalisation of Mackenzie, His Followers After Renewed Hunger Strike
A Magistrate Court in Mombasa ordered the hospitalisation of Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 of his followers after they embarked on yet another hunger strike in… Read more »
February 21
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Prime Minister Quits After Court Ruling On Seperation of Powers
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has resigned from his position after three years at the helm. Read more »
Kenya: Police Seize 1,450 Crates of Banned Beer in Karatina Valued At Sh4mn
Police in Karatina have seized 1,450 crates of beer valued at Sh4 million in a renewed campaign on banned alcoholic products. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Police Probe Child Trafficking Ring After 16 Children Rescued in Kayole
Detectives in Nairobi are investigating what is believed to be a child trafficking ring after 16 children were rescued from a rented house in Kayole's Soweto area on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has initiated the enforcement of a High Court order prohibiting all gaming operators from utilizing the speed dial feature on… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: National Crackdown On Illegal Brew Announced
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a nationwide crackdown on illicit brew sellers following the tragic deaths of 23 individuals in Kirinyaga who consumed… Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Police Disperse Lawyers Protesting Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Saga
Police teargassed Law Society of Kenya (LSK) members protesting government's continued disobedient to court orders in Nakuru War Memorial Hospital saga. Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Retired Court of Appeal Judge Akilano Akiwumi Is Dead
Retired Court of Appeal Judge Akilano Akiwumi is dead. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Police Brutality and Excessive Force Do Not Occur in Kenya - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has defended Kenya's human rights record and the integrity of the National Police Service. Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Church Fights to Retain Its Land in Kisumu
The Kisumu High Court on Wednesday started listening to witnesses in a case where Redeemed Gospel Church took the County Government of Kisumu to court over wrongful demolition of… Read more »
Kenya: Men Who Visited Kiptum's Home Before Accident Detained By Police
Police in Elgeyo Marakwet are holding three of four people who are alleged to have visited fallen marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's home before he died in a tragic… Read more »
February 11
Kenya: Govt Urged to Consult Stakeholders on Enactment of Illicit Alcohol Laws
Stakeholders in the alcohol industry have called on the National and County governments to involve all players in the sector in the formulation of policies and laws to regulate the… Read more »
February 07
Kenya: High Court Suspends Government Directive On School Fees Payment
The High Court has suspended the government's directive requiring parents to pay school fees for children in government-owned schools through the e-Citizen online platform. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Coalition Leader Raila Accuses Ruto of Plot To Manipulate Judiciary
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto of plotting to impose former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)… Read more »
Kenya: Court Freed Embakasi Gas Plant Owner Disregarding Sentencing Threshold
A Magistrate sitting at the Milimani Law Court freed operators of the illegal gas plant in Embakasi in May 2020 against sentencing guidelines. Read more »
Kenya: Embakasi Gas Explosion - DCI Arrest Guard at 'Illegal' Gas Plant
Agents from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a private security guard manning the Embakasi gas outlet where an explosion was reported Thursday night. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Says Embakasi LPG Storage Plant at Gas Explosion Site Illegally Erected
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in Mradi area where there was a gas explosion that killed… Read more »
Kenya: Construction Permit for LPG Facility Hit By Explosion Was Rejected, EPRA
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and facility plant in Mradi, Embakasi, exploded last evening. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Implementation of Minimum Wage for Private Security Guards
The Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya has stopped the implementation of the minimum wage for private security guards. Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Police Launch Investigation Into Disappearance of 8 Remandees in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu have launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 8 remandees from the Koru police station. Read more »
Kenya: Court to Rule on Extradition Case on Kenyan Fugitive Wanted in U.S. for Killing Girlfriend
The High Court was on Thursday set to give directions in response to the Director of Public Prosecution's (DPP) application regarding the extradition case of a Kenyan fugitive… Read more »
Kenya: Eyebrows Raised as Ruto Pushes for Haiti Police Deployment Despite Court Order
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised eyebrows on the adamant quest by the Executive to deploy police officers to Haiti despite a court order suspending the mission. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: 30 Arrested in Counterfeit Seeds Crackdown
At least 30 individuals have been arrested in the last one month in connection with sale of counterfeit seeds, Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Begin Crackdown on Unregistered Airbnbs
The government has announced plans for a crackdown on unregistered short-term accommodation facilities, including Airbnbs, in response to the surge in femicide across the country. Read more »