January 02
Kenya: Two Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat
Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. Read more »
December 30, 2023
Kenya: Interior CS Kindiki Vows Justice for Sniper-the Slain Meru Blogger
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani Benard, popularly known as Sniper, will face… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Interior Minister Kindiki Declares War on Cattle Rustling
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Confirms Tribunal Decision on Justice Chitembwe's Removal
The Supreme Court has confirmed the tribunal decision on the removal of Justice Said Chitembwe over gross misconduct. Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest 7 Suspects Linked to Multi-Billion Shilling Gold Scam
Seven suspects in a Sh2.85 billion gold syndicate in Kileleshwa have been arrested. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Says Govt to Provide Adequate Security in Schools Abandoned, Destroyed in Bandit Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has assured that the government will provide adequate security to ensure learning resumes in nine rehabilitated schools in West Pokot… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Youth to Avoid Being Indoctrinated Into Mungiki Sect
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has asked youths in Mt Kenya region to shun proscribed mungiki sect which he says is being revived by some leaders. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Businessman Kirimi Koome to Return Sh400mn Fraudulently Obtained From Rwandese
The high Court has ordered business man Kirimi Koome to return Sh400 million fraudulently obtained from Rwandese national Desire Muhiyunza. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Ingonga Says He Has Not Received Inquiry File On Murder of Meru Blogger
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga says he has not received the inquiry file on the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani commonly known as Sniper. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says War on Illicit Brews a Success After Many Children Are Sired
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua says war against illicit brews is a success following increase in number of children in the Central Kenya region. Read more »
Kenya: Police Investigate Recovery of 4 Bodies in River After Clash With Del Monte Guards Over Claims of Stealing Pineapples
Police are investigating the death of four men after they were allegedly beaten up by guards at the Del Monte pineapple farm in Murang'a County. Read more »
Kenya: Natembeya Urges Prisons to Expand Technical Training to Inmates
Tans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, has called on prisons to expand their technical training to inmates so that they may have a smooth sail upon release. Read more »
Kenya: Miguna Questions IG Koome's Silence on Murder of Meru Blogger Sniper
Controversial Lawyer Miguna Miguna has questioned the deafening silence by the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on the investigations of the murder of Meru blogger Daniel… Read more »
Kenya: Thugs Break Into Hospital, Steal Oxygen Cylinders Worth Sh270,000
Police in Siaya are investigating an incident where unknown thugs broke into a store at Siaya county referral hospital and stole oxygen cylinders worth over Sh270,000. Read more »
Kenya: Pressure Mounts for DPP, DCI to Complete Probe on Murder of Slain Meru Blogger 'Sniper'
Pressure continue to mount over investigations into the murder of slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani commonly known as Sniper. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: Balala Denies Abuse of Office Charges, Awaits Bail Ruling in Malindi
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has denied abuse of office charges following his arrest Thursday night over his decision to engage private consultants against a… Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Allows Detention of Shakahola Cultists for 130 Days
A Shanzu court has granted a 130-day extension for the detention of 66 suspects linked to the Shakahola forest massacre, pending ongoing investigations and formal charges. Read more »
Kenya: Former Tourism Boss Balala Over Arrested Over Construction Funds Corruption
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been arrested over Sh8.5 billion alleged corruption in the construction of the Kilifi Utalii College. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Majority Leader Trashes Order on Housing Levy Public Participation
Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah has trashed a High Court order putting a stay on a planned public participation on the revised housing levy law. Read more »
Kenya: Women MPs Pledge to Champion for Gender Equality in Politics
Women lawmakers have pledged concerted efforts in achieving the elusive two-thirds gender rule in the political landscape. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Kenya: Koome Named African Leadership Magazine's Female Leader of the Year
Chief Justice Martha Koome has been named the joint winner of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine (ALM) 2023 Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Vigilance House Orders Recall of Police Officers Deployed to Traffic Duties
Police Headquarters has ordered the recall of General Duty officers deployed to traffic duties in a policy directive seeking to streamline traffic enforcement. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Enlists EACC in Joint Traffic Enforcement Teams
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has reiterated that the National Police Service (NPS) will not tolerate graft among its officers. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Recalls Police Officers on Leave to Enhance Security Patrols
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has recalled all police officers on leave to enhance security visibility and patrols during the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Surprised By Competition Authority's Sh1.1 Billion Penalty
Majid Al Futtaim, the owner of Carrefour in Kenya, says that it was surprised by a Sh1.1 billion penalty from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). Read more »