October 24, 2023
Kenya: 3 Suspects Arrested in Kisii With Vandalized KPLC Property
Three people have been arrested in Kisii in connection with a spate of transformer vandalism in the area. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Wants 'Life Imprisonment' Sentence Reduced to 30 Years in New Amendment
Chief Justice Martha Koome has presented two bills to Parliament, the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) 2023 in a move to reform Kenya's… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Kenya: Police Launch Probe Into Kabete Attack Where Robbers Disarmed an Inspector
Detectives in Kabete are investigating a robbery with violence incident which led to the loss of a police firearm early Monday. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: Cherargei Urges EACC to Investigate Governor Sang for Violation Law in Appointment of CECs
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is pushing for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to open an investigation against Governor Stephen Sang over violation of leadership,… Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Declines to Stop Senate From Probing Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie
The Shanzu Magistrate Court on Thursday declined to grant an order preventing the Senate Ad Hoc Committee from investigating the activities of cult leader Paul Mackenzie. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Pleads With Court to Halt Mavoko Demolitions Amid Row
Wiper Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, made an impassioned plea on Thursday before the Environment and Lands Court in Machakos County seeking a halt to the ongoing demolition of property… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Says Meru Governor Mwangaza Faked Her Arrest Despite OCS Apology
The National Police Service has denied claims by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza that she was arrested, despite his officers apologizing to her for the "misunderstanding". Read more »
Kenya: Govt Assures Kenyans of Their Safety During Mashujaa Day Celebrations
The government has made adequate security arrangements to ensure that tomorrow's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho County go ahead without a hitch. Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate in Corruption Case Facing Former CS Henry Rotich Declines to Recuse Herself
Senior principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu has declined to disqualify herself from hearing a graft case facing former Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and 8 others. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Apologises to Vendors Harassed By City Askaris, Gives Them Sh10,000 Compensation
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has apologised to street vendors who were targeted by county security personnel Wednesday and their trolleys confiscated. Read more »
Kenya: Court Quashes Appointment of Nandi CECs, Orders Governor Sang to Re-Advertise Posts
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret has declared the appointment of eight Nandi County executive Committee members by Governor Stephen Sang illegal. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Kenya: DPP Considers Crime Against Humanity in the Case of Enforced Disappearance of 2 Indians and Kenyan
The probe into the enforced disappearance of two Indians and their Kenyan driver has taken a new twist after the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Renson Ingonga revealed that… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: DCI Launch Probe Into Gang of Four Preying on Bank Customers
Detectives are investigating a criminal gang of four men operating within Nairobi and its environs with their modus operandi being targeting of bank customers. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Apprehend Key Suspect
Detectives in Nairobi have apprehended a key suspect linked to the abduction of a woman along Likoni Road. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Senator Chesang Issues 7-Day Ultimatum for DCI to Retract Claims of Alleged Involvement in Fake Gold Scandal
TransNzoia Senator Allan Chesang has demanded the Director of Criminal Investigation to retract the statement on his alleged involvement in alleged fake gold syndicate. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Kenya: Detectives Seize Counterfeit Alcoholic Drinks and Fake KRA Stamps
Detectives in Nairobi have seized a consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks and a roll of fake KRA stamps in the Kahawa Sukari and Kamulu areas. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Evictions Must Follow Due Process
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over the eviction of traders and individuals allegedly occupying public land, urging government security agencies to involve… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Kenya: Prison Warder Who Discharged a Weapon Near Lodwar Airstrip Detained
Detectives have taken into custody a Turkana-based prison warder after he discharged a live round near the Lodwar airstrip on Friday. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Says Ready to Tell Truth on Relationship With Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie
Controversial Pastor Ezekiel Odero has said he is ready to spill the beans concerning his alleged involvement with fellow preacher Paul Mackenzie over starvation cult in Shakahola,… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 10 Suspects Arrested in Connection With Sondu Clashes
Ten people have been arrested in connection with clashes at the Kericho-Kisumu border in Sondu that have left seven people dead and disrupted normally in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Parliamentary Approval Will Be Sought Before Haiti Deployment, CS Kindiki Says
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has assured that no deployment of police forces will be done until Parliament approves the decision by the National Security Council for… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises NPR to Ramp Up Security, Combat Cattle Theft in Turkana
President William Ruto has said the government is ramping up security operations in Turkana County and its environs to combat cattle rustling. Read more »
Kenya: Police Probe Mystery of Dead Agent Inside a Car at DCI Headquarters
Authorities have opened an inquest into the death of a detective attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations suspected to have taken his own life on Wednesday at the… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Opposes Kenya-Led Haiti Police Mission, Says Move Nonstrategic
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has urged the government to reconsider the planned deployment of Kenyan police to lead the Multinational Security Support Mission in… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Investigating Mackenzie's Letter Directing Followers to Fast to Death While in Prison
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a letter from cult leader Paul Mackenzie instructing his followers to fast unto death while in custody. Read more »