November 11, 2023
Kenya: DCI Prioritizes Urgent Cases in Efforts to Resolve Backlog for Good Conduct Certificates
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is prioritizing processing of urgent cases as it seeks to resolve a backlog of police clearance certificates standing at 390,778. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Sets Up Environment, Land Court in Naivasha
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established an Environment and Land Court in Naivasha in Nakuru county as part of efforts to widen access to eco-justice. Read more »
Kenya: KMPDC Seeks Punitive Measures Against 6,901 License Defaulters
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has written to the police demanding action against 3,851 health facilities and 3,050 medical and dental practitioners… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya: DPP Skips Sonko's Graft Hearing, Defense Team Roots for Termination
The Public Prosecutor on Thursday failed to appear in court for the hearing of the Sh357 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko weeks after unsuccessfully… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Emotions Run High as Mwangaza Breaks Down While Defending Herself in Impeachment Trial
Beleagured Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza today took the stand to testify in her impeachment motion as a witness to defeat the intent by the Meru County Assembly to remove her from… Read more »
Kenya: Adults to Receive Sh1.2 Million, Children Sh800,000 in Solai Dam Tragedy Compensation
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has presided over an out of court agreement for the families of 47 victims who lost their lives in the Solai Dam tragedy. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Directs 80% of Future Recruitment to All Security Services, Agencies to Come From NYS
The enrollment of the National Youth Service will be doubled from next year with 80 percent of future National Youth Service (NYS) recruits being recruited in the national security… Read more »
Kenya: Meru Man Jailed for 6 Years for Vandalizing Electricity Equipment
A court in Meru has sentenced a man to six years in prison for vandalizing and handling stolen electricity equipment. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Gazette Notice on ID, Birth, Death Certificate Fee Increment
The high court has suspended the two gazette notice, announcing the increment on levies and fees to those seeking to acquire National Identity card,birth and deaths certificates… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Slams Break on ID, Birth Certificate Fee Hikes
A Nairobi Court has suspended the implementation of two gazette notices that sought to increase levies and fees on the National Identity Card and birth and death certificates. Read more »
Kenya: Deployment of Kenyan Troops to Haiti to Cost U.S.$600 Million
The deployment of the National Police Service to Haiti will cost Sh91 bIllion with the United Nations Members States expected to raise the funds. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Governor Kawira Mwangaza Survives Second Impeachment As Senate Acquits Her
Meru Governor Kawora Mwangaza has survived the second impeachment after Senators acquitted her of all 7 charges brought up against her by the County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Asks Govt to Review Excise Taxes to Combat Illicit Alcohol
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) is urging the state to lower excise taxes on alcoholic products to tame illicit brews in the country. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: 2 Businessmen Charged With Defrauding Firm Over Sh40mn in Illegal Land Transactions
Two businessmen have been charged with defrauding Placid View Limited over Sh40 million in land transactions. Read more »
Kenya: Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's Impeachment Trial Commences At the Senate
The impeachment trial of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to commence Tuesday at the Senate, marking the beginning of a two-day proceeding. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Man Jailed for 20 Years for Vandalizing KPLC Infrastructure
A Kisumu court has sentenced a suspect to 20 years in jail for vandalism against Kenya Power energy installations and infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Warns of Persons, Entities Providing Payment Services Illegally
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is cautioning Kenyans against dealing with individuals and entities offering payment services without licenses. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Security Beefed Up in Meru to Deal With Cattle Rustlers
Interior Cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has assured that security has been beefed up by setting more security camps of the Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Meru County to fight… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Gives 19 Terror Suspects Seven Days to Defend Themselves
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has given 19 people seven days to defend themselves on why they should not be declared Specified Entities. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Police Trained on Countering Violent Extremism
Kenya's National Police Service (NPS) officers have completed a rigorous four-day Training of Trainers (TOT) instructors' development workshop focused on Countering Violent… Read more »
Kenya: Woman Sentenced to 3 Years for Aiding Female Genital Mutilation in Kehancha
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 - A woman accused of aiding and abetting the commission of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a harmful practice in Kenya, has been sentenced to three years in… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Kenya: Baringo Leaders Decry Harassment in Ongoing Security Operation
Legislators from Baringo County have decried harassment of locals from security officials in the ongoing security operations to flush out bandits from the troubled northern region. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Kenya: Penal Law Reform to Promote Equality in the Criminal Justice System
The effective and efficient functioning of the justice sector requires cooperation among various stakeholders to ensure justice is delivered. The National Council on the… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Urges Kenyans to Adopt Children to Avert Trafficking
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called on able families in the country to consider opening their homes and adopt children. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Warns Politicians Against Meddling in Security Operations
The government has warned political leaders across the country against interference with ongoing security operations in the battle against banditry and crime. Read more »