March 01
Kenya: Gachagua Renews Accusations Against NIS in Ng'eno Crash Probe
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed accussations against the National Intelligence Service (NIS) now alleging that the spy agency secretly recorded his private… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Airlifts Remains of MP Johanna Ng'eno, 5 Others After Helicopter Crash
Parliament has facilitated the airlifting of the remains of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johanna Ng'eno and five other victims of a fatal helicopter crash in Nandi County to… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Warns Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt Global Supply Chain
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for restraint, dialogue, and coordinated international action following the renewed conflict in the Middle East, warning of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Issues Security Advisory for Citizens in the Middle East Amid Iran Strikes
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has issued a security advisory for Kenyan citizens living in or traveling through the Middle East following a sharp escalation in… Read more »
Kenya: Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Nairobi After Police Raid
A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested in Nairobi following a police operation targeting an apartment allegedly being used as a narcotics storage and distribution hub. Read more »
February 27
Kenya: ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses
Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing… Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide
Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the… Read more »
Kenya: Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action
Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP… Read more »
Kenya: Boniface Mwangi Demands Answers On 'Sale' of Kenyan Passports to Foreigners
Human rights activist and presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has sparked controversy after publishing a list of foreigners he claims were issued Kenyan passports under direct… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Arraigned Over Recruitment of Youths to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War
A 33-year-old Kenyan man accused of recruiting youths to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been arraigned in court over alleged human trafficking and exploitation. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: 'Phase 3 of Prisons Services Pay Rise to Take Effect July' - President Ruto Announces
Kenya Prison officers third phase of the salary review will take effect from 1st July 2026. Read more »
Kenya: Tribunal Extends Orders Barring Removal of Sifuna As ODM SEC-Gen Until March 12
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has extended conservatory orders barring the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), pending… Read more »
Kenya: OAG Raises Concerns Over Oversight, Borrowing in Infrastructure Fund
The Office of the Auditor-General (AoG) has flagged wide-ranging legal, governance and constitutional gaps in the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill, warning that the draft… Read more »
Kenya: Pharmaceutical Society Condemns Breach of Patient Privacy After Viral Clip of Gachagua Buying Drugs
The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has condemned what it termed a "serious breach of patient privacy" following the circulation of a viral video showing Democracy for… Read more »
Kenya: Off-Duty Muthaiga Police Officer Found Dead in Kawangware
A police officer attached to Muthaiga Police Station was found dead at his Kawangware residence on Wednesday evening, Nairobi regional police reported on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest 3 'Panga Boys' Gang Suspects in Coast Region Security Crackdown
The ongoing security operations targeting criminal gangs in the Coast Region have resulted in the arrest of three more suspects linked to the notorious 'Panga Boys' gang,… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests 4 Gatundu North Ng-CDF Officials Over Sh300,000 Bribery Claim
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four members of the Gatundu North NG-CDF Committee for allegedly extorting Sh300,000 from a contractor in exchange for… Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Denounces Detention, Expulsion of Zimbabwean Lawyer and Rights Activist Brian Kagoro
In a statement issued Thursday, ICJ Kenya denounced what it described as the unlawful denial of entry, detention, and subsequent expulsion of Kagoro on Sunday, February 22. Read more »
Kenya: COA Declines to Halt Unconstitutional Ruling On Ruto Advisory Offices
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend a High Court judgment that declared the creation and staffing of advisory offices in President William Ruto's office unconstitutional,… Read more »
February 25
Kenya: Eight Health Facilities, Directors Charged Over SHA Fraud
Eight health facilities and several individuals are facing prosecution after the Director of Public Prosecutions ordered charges over alleged fraud targeting the Social Health… Read more »
Kenya: 'Officers in Victor Mutai Shooting to Face Possible Charges' - Murkomen Assures Senate
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 25 - Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that investigations into the fatal shooting of Victor Kipngeno Mutai are at an advanced stage, with the case… Read more »
Kenya: Six Court of Appeal Judges Sue Government Over Unpaid Sh120 Million High Court Award
Six judges of the Court of Appeal have moved to court, accusing the government of failing to pay them compensation awarded by the High Court more than a year ago. Read more »
Kenya: Kanja Reports 12 Joint Hate Speech Investigations With NCIC in a Year
The National Police Service (NPS) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have investigated 12 cases of hate speech, incitement to violence, cyber harassment,… Read more »
Kenya: Apa Introduces Cyber Crime Cover Amid Rising Attacks
APA Insurance has launched a new insurance cover targeting cyber threats as attacks on businesses continue to rise in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Two Robbery Suspects Arrested in Mombasa Linked to Viral Armed Attacks in Bondo
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has linked two robbery suspects arrested in Mombasa to the notorious armed robbery incidents captured on CCTV in Bondo, Siaya… Read more »
