September 21, 2023
Kenya: DCI Appeals for Public Information on Female Suspect Linked to Eric Maigu's Murder Fleeing Scene
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is appealing for public information on a female suspect seen fleeing the murder scene of Nairobi Hospital Acting Finance Director… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Integrate Private Security to National Security Architecture
The government has embarked on efforts to streamline the private security sector in bid to integrate it with the national security architecture in the wake of emerging security… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Ramp Up Specialized Units in Northern, Coastal Regions - Kindiki
The government will deploy additional specialized forces and elite unites to the Northern and Upper Coastal regions, including Tana River and Lamu Counties, to pursue and… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: Govt Unveils Toll Free Hotline for Reporting Illegal Logging
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has unveiled '0800724570' as the 24-hour toll free telephone number for reporting illegal forest activities including… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Fires a Warning Shot at Militant Elements Amid Surge in Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling violent extremism in the country in the wake of ambushes targeting security personal. Read more »
Kenya: Hearing of Case Facing Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Set for December 4
The hearing of the case facing former Mungiki leader Mana Njenga is now set for December 4. Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks 6 More Months to Continue Holding Cult Leader Mackenzie, Associates
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Monday applied for an extension of custody for cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his 27 co-accused persons for another 180 days. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Protection Against Domestic Violence Rules to End Gender Based Violence
The government has announced the first national plan to end gender-based violence (GBV), following up on years of concerted efforts to address the issue and provide safety to those… Read more »
Kenya: Human Rights Groups Sue Inspector General Koome Over 2017 Police Killings in Nairobi
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), and Khelef Khalifa, a Mombasa resident have jointly filed a lawsuit against Inspector General of… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Kenya: Key Partners in Drive to Curb Rising Sexual and GBV Cases
The rise in number of cases of gender-based violence in the country is the subject of a new Government-backed campaign set to start tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: New Bill Seeks to Reign in Fraudulent Real Estate Developers
Fraudulent real estate agents and companies might find themselves on the noose if a new bill seeking to nab their activities is passed into law. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 People Killed After Vehicle Runs Over IED in Mandera
At least four civilians were on Saturday killed when their vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device in Qurqura area, Elwak, Mandera County. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans Don't Trust The Courts – The Main Factors Behind This Trend
The international reputation of the Kenyan judiciary is running high following a raft of judicial reforms brought on by the 2010 constitution. The reforms, displays of… Read more »
Kenya: Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Released By Abductors in Limuru
Former Mungiki leaders Maina Njenga was released by his abductors after spending 24 hours with them. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Kenya: Health Secretary Affirms Commitment to Patient Safety Ahead of World Patient Safety Day
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has underscored the government's commitment to ensure patient safety ahead of the World Patient Safety Day 2023 set for this Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Allows Karua's Plea for Audience in AG's Advisory Request
The Supreme Court has allowed an application by former Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua seeking participation in proceedings for an Advisor Opinion on the wheather… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: Mulele Awaits Swearing-in as DPP Following Parliamentary Approval
The nominee for Director of Public Prosecution Renson Ingonga Mulele has been unanimously approved by the National Assembly paving the way for his swearing-in for the… Read more »
Kenya: Why World Coin Operators Haven't Been Arrested - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki was on Thursday put to task to explain why the owners of Tools for Humanity, the parent firm for World Coin have not been arrested… Read more »
Kenya: 128 Cases of Extrajudicial Killings Recorded Between October 2022 - August 2023 - IMLU Report
128 cases of extrajudicial killings recorded between October 2022 and last month, this is according to a report by the Independent Medico-Legal Unit. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Pledges to Resolve Meru-Tharaka Nithi Border Dispute Within 6 Months
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has attributed the persistent Meru and Tharaka Nithi border dispute to land grabbing and fraudulent land… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Ruling On Finance Act 2023 Set for November 24
Kenyans will know the fate of the contested Financial Act 2023 on November 24, 2023, when a bench appointed by the Chief Justice Martha Koome will deliver its judgement. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Kenya: Religious Leaders, Lobby Groups Oppose Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ
A section of the Mombasa residents, religious leaders and lobby groups on Wednesday protested against Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed the LBGTQ community's right to… Read more »
Kenya: Kaluma Seeks Review of Ruling Allowing Registration of LGBTQ Lobby Groups
Homabay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma is now seeking a review of the Supreme Court decision dismissing an appeal contesting decisions by the High Court and Court of Appeal… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Opens Lamu East Sub County Headquarters Following Increased Terror Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has officially opened the Lamu East Sub-County Headquarters on Wednesday following an array of terrorist attacks in the county. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners in Finance Act Case Wants It Declared Unconstitutional
Petitioners have urged a three judge bench to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, null and void. Read more »