April 10
Kenya: U.S. Based Investor Charles Hill Jr Moves to High Court to Halt 'Unlawful' Criminal Case Over Sh4.5bn Loan
US-based businessman Charles Hill Jr has moved to the High Court seeking to stop ongoing criminal proceedings against him, arguing that the charges are unlawful, discriminatory,… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Ends Marriage, Rules Spouses Should Not Endure Emotional or Psychological Harm
The High Court in Machakos has ruled that marriage should not be preserved at the expense of a spouse's emotional or psychological well-being, stating that courts should not compel… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed to Suspend Energy CS Wandayi Over Substandard Fuel Import Scandal
A petitioner is seeking the suspension of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in the importation of substandard fuel. Read more »
Kenya: Tanzanian Musician Granted Ksh 500,000 Bond in Alleged Rape Case
A Mombasa court has released Tanzanian musician Matonya on a Ksh 500,000 bond after he denied a rape charge. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Press Government As Insecurity Worsens in Isiolo
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has put the government on notice over escalating insecurity in Isiolo County. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Blame Weak Laws, Police Failures for Stalling Drug Abuse War
A parliamentary committee has put security agencies and regulators on the spot over what it termed glaring gaps in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse with lawmakers accusing… Read more »
Kenya: Gladys Boss Pushes for Strict Ethanol Controls Amid Rising Illicit Alcohol Crisis in Kenya
Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has formally presented a petition to the Public Petitions Committee calling for tighter regulation of ethanol, a key raw material widely misused in… Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Court Clears EABL-Asahi Deal After Dismissing Bid to Stop Sale
The High Court has cleared the sale involving East African Breweries PLC and Japan's Asahi Group Holdings after dismissing a bid to block the transaction. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Family Unity, Warns Against Political Interference
Democracy for Citizen Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to his relatives not to be manipulated by politicians into causing disunity. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Aide Traced in Kajiado County Following Abduction Claims
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has revealed that Democratic Congress Party (DCP) Political Affairs Director Stanley Kimure, also known as Stano, who was allegedly abducted by unknown… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Declares War On Nairobi Cartels, Undermining County Progress
President William Ruto has promised a firm crackdown on cartels operating in Nairobi, warning that the days of protecting powerful interests at the expense of public welfare are… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Odinga Condemns Attack On Vihiga Senator, Calls for Swift Investigation
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly condemned the physical attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, describing the incident as unacceptable and urging authorities to… Read more »
Kenya: Four Sentenced to Death Over 2015 Killing of Former Kabete MP George Muchai
Four individuals convicted in a robbery with violence case connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai have been sentenced to death, while two others received… Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Alleges Police Interference in Probe Into Attack On Senator Osotsi
Siaya Governor James Orengo has raised alarm over what he described as a lack of decisive police action following the brutal attack on a sitting senator, warning that the incident… Read more »
Kenya: Magistrates Top National Bribery List With Sh164,367 Averag - EACC
Magistrates received the highest average bribe in Kenya at Sh164,367, according to the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 released on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmakers Call Out Security Chiefs Over 'Slow Response' to Osotsi Attack
A section of Members of Parliament is calling for an urgent review of security arrangements for legislators following an attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Read more »
Kenya: Cash Bribes Dominate As Police, Civil Registration Lead Corruption Cases
Police officers, civil registration officials, land registry staff, and National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officers have been identified as the public institutions with… Read more »
Kenya: Police Warn of Traffic Disruptions in CBD As Ruto Plans Day-Long Activities
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a traffic advisory warning of temporary disruptions within Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) ahead of President William Ruto's… Read more »
Kenya: Crackdown Looms On Lenders Using National IDs As Collateral, Says Murkomen
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned moneylenders and individuals holding national identity cards as collateral that they risk prosecution if they fail to… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hosts U.S. Lawmakers in Nairobi As Kenya Seeks Deeper Trade, Security Ties
President William Ruto on Wednesday hosted a bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers at State House, Nairobi, in a meeting that underscored deepening bilateral ties. Read more »
April 08
Kenya: JKIA Immigration Officer Released After Prosecution Withdraws Case
An immigration officer stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been released after the prosecution withdrew charges that had been filed against him over alleged… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Bars Arrest of Governors Over Parliamentary Actions
The High Court of Kenya sitting in Kiambu has barred police from summoning or arresting governors, over actions linked to directives issued by Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Malaysia Strengthen Security Ties in High-Level Meeting
Kenya and Malaysia are set to deepen cooperation in policing and security following a high-level meeting between Malaysian High Commissioner Ruzaimi Mohamad and Inspector General… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Bail for Journalist Linked to Alleged Staged Disappearance of Tuju
A Nairobi-based journalist has been granted anticipatory bail by the High Court after being named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as a person of interest in the… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan President Museveni to Be Sworn On May 12
President Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala. Read more »
