Kenya: High Court to Deliver Judgment in Safaricom Data Breach Case On May 13

The High Court will on May 13 deliver its judgment in a high-stakes petition accusing Safaricom PLC of failing to protect subscriber data in a breach said to have affected more… Read more »

Kenya: 11 Arrested As Police Break Up Fuel Price Protests in Nairobi CBD

Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Raids Embu Hotel in Probe Into Sh2 Billion NYS Corruption Claims

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Friday conducted a search operation at Mavvel Hotel in Embu Town as part of ongoing investigations into alleged… Read more »

Kenya: New Legal Aid Centre in Nakuru Targets Prisoners, Marginalised Communities

The government has launched its fourth legal aid service centre at the Nakuru GK Command, in a move aimed at expanding access to justice for prisoners and other vulnerable groups. Read more »

Kenya: Akamba Community Files Suit Against UK Over Colonial-Era Injustices

Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period. Read more »

Kenya: Multi-Agency Team Seizes 250 Bags of Suspected Fake Fertilizer in Kakamega Crackdown

A multi-agency enforcement team has seized 250 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer in Kakamega County, dealing a significant blow to what authorities describe as an emerging… Read more »

Kenya: Oburu Threatens Legal Action On Gachagua Over 'State Capture' Claims

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has threatened to take legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims alleging that he and his party… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed plans to travel to London for what he termed a short trip without disclosing his itinerary. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Cautions Against Misuse of AI in Legal Documents

The High Court has cautioned on the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, making it clear that technology cannot replace compliance with established court rules. Read more »

Kenya: Autopsies Underway for Two Killed in Mbeere North Protests

Postmortem examinations have commenced in Embu County for two young men who were shot dead during violent clashes between police and residents protesting the deteriorating… Read more »

Kenya: Chaos in Haiti As Civilians Attempt to Block Departure of Kenyan Police Officers

Haitian civilians reportedly blocked exit routes used by Kenyan police officers in parts of central Haiti, fearing that their withdrawal could expose communities to renewed gang… Read more »

Kenya: 4 Arrested in Embu Township Anti-Drug Raid, Police Recover 549 Annabis Rolls

Four suspects have been arrested following a targeted anti-drug operation in Embu Township, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle illicit drug networks in the region. Read more »

Kenya: NACADA Seizes Sh4.1mn Ethanol Haul in Runda Crackdown

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized a large consignment of illicit ethanol valued at over Sh4.1 million in a targeted… Read more »

Kenya: Three Gang Rape, Robbery With Violence Suspects Arrested in Butere

Police have arrested three suspects linked to a chilling incident of robbery with violence and gang rape in Butere. Read more »

Kenya: Two Arrested As Police Recover Stolen Gun in Rongai

Detectives in Kajiado North have arrested two suspects and recovered a firearm that had earlier been stolen from a police officer. Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Police Declare Tuesday's Fuel Protests Illegal Over Lack of Notice

Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has warned that planned protests over rising fuel prices scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, will not be permitted, citing failure by… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Review Hustler Fund and Uwezo Fund Operations Amid Calls for Reform

The National Assembly's Special Funds Accounts Committee held a stakeholder engagement with the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, the… Read more »

Kenya: Chinese National Convicted On Ant Smuggling Case

A Chinese national has been convicted in Kenya for illegally trafficking ants in a case authorities say signals a growing threat to biodiversity. Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Begins Scrutiny of Bill Aimed At Lowering Fuel Costs

A Bill seeking to amend the Value Added Tax has been formally introduced in the National Assembly through a legislation process known as First Reading. Read more »

Kenya: Court Rejects DPP Bid to Withdraw Sh58 Million Graft Case Against Ex-Governor Evans Kidero

A Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court has rejected an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw a Sh58 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Evans… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Calls Murkomen, Kanja to Answer for Surge in Political Unrest

Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have been summoned by the Senate amid growing concern over politically instigated violence. Read more »

Kenya: Supreme Court Clarifies Definition and Role of Local Tribunals

The Supreme Court has has allowed an appeal filed by the National Assembly seeking to overturn an Appellate Court Judgement on the legal framework for operation of tribunals. Read more »

Kenya: Eldoret Hospital to Pay Sh525,000 Over Patient Data Breach

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has found St Luke's Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital liable for unlawfully disclosing a patient's sensitive medical information… Read more »

Kenya: Petition Challenges Mandatory Sentencing Laws in Sex Crimes

A fresh constitutional petition filed at the High Court is set to reignite debate over Kenya's criminal justice system, with potential implications for sentencing policy and prison… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Clear Mediheal of Organ Trafficking Claims

In a report tabled before the National Assembly of Kenya on Wednesday, the Departmental Committee on Health found no evidence of malpractice or ethical violations linked to the… Read more »