September 13, 2023
Kenya: AG Muturi Defends Finance Act 2023 as Properly Passed
Attorney general Justine Muturi on Wednesday strongly defended the Finance Act 2023 which twelve petitioners want the court to declare it unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Seize 600kgs of Endangered Sandalwood in Isiolo Operation
Authorities have recovered approximately 600 Kgs of endangered sandalwood following a multi-agency operation in Isiolo. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Kaluma Suffers Supreme Court Defeat in Anti-LGBTQ Suit
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Homa Bay Town lawmaker Peter Kaluma contesting decisions by the High Court and Court of Appeal allowing registration of LGBTQ lobby… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cybercrime Taskforce Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) has initiated a public participation campaign to gather input on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Jurisdiction on Electoral Code Breaches
The Supreme Court has affirmed the Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) mandate over cases arising from the breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, dismissing two rulings… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Chesang, MP Jalango Threaten Legal Action Against Blogger, Daily Over Defamation
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor aka Jalango have threatened to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi and a local publication dubbed Weekly Citizen Newspaper… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Scale Up Cybercrime Law Enforcement Through Regulations
The government is keen to operationalize the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 by putting in place strong regulations. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Kenya: Army Urges Residents to Share Intelligence After IED Attack in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has called on communities in terror-prone areas to share information after its personnel suffered a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Lamu's Boni Forest… Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines to Reschedule Rotich Graft Case Pending Fresh Instructions
A Nairobi court has declined an application to reschedule the hearing of a corruption case against former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich pending fresh instructions by the… Read more »
Kenya: Protect Us From Drugs Exposure, Nairobi Learners Ask Govt
Learners in both primary and secondary schools in Nairobi are appealing to the government to protect them from exposure to drugs and substance abuse within and outside their school… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds Wajir Governor's Election, Dismisses Rival's Petition
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the election of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and his deputy, Ahmed Muhumed Abdi. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Declines Mistimed Bid to Intervene in Finance Act Petition
The Supreme Court has declined an invitation to review conservatory orders by the Court of Appeal lifting the suspension on implementation of the Finance Act 2023 pending… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million Bounty for Leads on Al-Shabaab Leader Ahmed Diriye
The United States government has issued a bounty of up to 10 million dollars for information on the whereabouts of Ahmed Diriye, also known as Ahmed Umar and Abu Ubaidah, a… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Bursts 'Pyramid Scheme' By NMK Capital After 5,000 Lost Their Money
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has detailed how a Kenyan registered investment firm fleeced over 5,000 investors of their hard-earned cash in a well-choreographed… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Kenya: CA Tells Court Kisumu Man Arrested for Operating Unlicensed Radio Used Plane Frequencies
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) told the court on Wednesday a man arrested for operating an unlicensed radio station in Kisumu used aeronautical service frequencies… Read more »
Kenya: Passaris Fined Sh250,000 for Defying ODM Stand On Finance Bill
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has been fined Sh250,000 for supporting the controversial Finance Bill that was opposed by his party, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Read more »
Africa: Wetangula Roots for Africa-Led Legislative Efforts to Combat Climate Change
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged African parliamentarians to demonstrate unwavering patriotism when dealing with climate issues. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Kenya: Mumias Petitioner Says She Withdrew Insolvency Case Under Duress
The main petitioner in the Mumias Sugar Company insolvency case now says that she withdrew the case under duress and threats to her life. Read more »
Kenya: Police Uncover Fuel Siphoning Racket at a Home in Kisumu's Lolwe Area
Police in Kisumu has unearthed fuel siponing along Nairobi Kisumu pipeline. Read more »
Kenya: Car Ferrying Suspected Donkey Meat Crashes in Mai Mahiu, Driver Arrested
A vehicle transporting suspected donkey meat to Nairobi has crashed in Mai Mahiu along Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Read more »
September 02, 2023
Kenya: SportPesa Complies With Betting Taxes After High Court Ruling
The recent pronouncement of a court judgment has sent shockwaves rippling through Kenya's betting industry, triggering a dramatic upheaval in the sector's landscape. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Kenya: At Least 4,000 Security Officers Assigned to KICC Multi-Agency Team
At least to 4,000 security officers have been deployed to secure the Kenyatta International law Convention Centre, the primary venue of the Africa Climate Summit set to begin… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Kenya: Koome Reaffirms Cooperation With INTERPOL During Talks With Kavanagh
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has reiterated Kenya's commitment to continue collaborating and cooperating with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)… Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Rai Withdraws Appeal on the Running of Mumias Sugar Company
Billionaire Businessman Jaswant Rai has withdrawn applications pending at Court of Appeal over the running of Mumias Sugar Company. Read more »
Kenya: Munya Given 90 Minutes to Turn Up in Court in Sh63 Billion Arror, Kimwarer Dams's Case as Arrest Warrant Issued
A warrant of arrest has been issued against former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya after he failed to turn up in court to give evidence in the Sh63bn Kimwarer and Arror dam case… Read more »