August 21, 2023
Kenya: Activist in Court to Challenge Directive to Have Govt Services' Paid On One Platform
A human rights activist has moved to court challenging the directive by President William Ruto to have all government services make payments through one digital payment saying its… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Electronic Filing System in Mandera
Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially launched the electronic filing system in Mandera to enhance easy access to Justice. Read more »
Kenya: Child Neglect - Tale of a 4-Month-Old Addicted to Alcohol Shocks Clerics
A magistrate's account of a 4-month-old child addicted to alcohol has shocked lobbyists campaigning against drug addiction, laying bare the scope of drug abuse in the country. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Commence Hearing on Privitazion Bill Amidst Mixed Reactions
The National Assembly is set to kick off a public hearing on the Privatization Bill which gives the Treasury the authority to sell off publicly held companies without Parliamentary… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Asks Boda Boda Riders to Guard Subsector Against Infiltration By Criminal Gangs
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked boda boda riders to guard the subsector against infiltration by criminal gangs disguising as entrepreneurs. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Renson Ingonga as Next Director of Public Prosecution
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga is slated to be the next Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) following his nomination by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Suspect in the Murder of Kilifi Fisheries Chief Officer to Be Held for Two Weeks
Diana Naliaka, the main suspect in the murder of Kilifi County Chief Officer in charge of Fisheries and Blue Economy Rahab Karisa, will be detained at Malindi GK Prison for two… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Mandago Released on Sh2 Million Bond in Finland Scholarship Case
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused persons implicated in the Finland Scholarship saga have been granted bond of Sh 2 million and surety of a similar amount or… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Senator Mandago Arrested in Eldoret Over Sh1.1 Billion Finland Scholarship Programme Scandal
Mandago was arrested in Eldoret and thereafter taken to Nakuru for questioning. Read more »
Kenya: I Am Available Once Summoned, Mandago Says Over Arrest Warrant Issued
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago says he is available once summoned as he responded to arrest order by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the Finland scholarships'… Read more »
Kenya: Police Circulates Mandago Arrest Warrant as Senator Dismisses 'Rumours' on Manhunt
The National Police Service now says it is in the process of executing a warrant of arrest against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago who has been linked to the Finland… Read more »
Kenya: Uproar Among Kenyans Over Petition Seeking Tiktok Ban in the Country
A cross section of Kenyans have called not to ban social media platform Tiktok following a petition tabled in parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Linked to Murder of DCI Agent in Kayole Apprehended
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have apprehended one of the suspects believed to be linked to last week's murder of a DCI agent in Nairobi's Kayole area. Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Began Collecting Data in Kenya From May 2021 - Kassait
Worldcoin, an American cryptocurrency firm, ignored orders to cease its operations in Kenya. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Kenya: Police Seize Cartons of Narcotics in Nairobi's Ngara, Sh13 Million Recovered
Police in Nairobi have seized Sh 12.98 million in cash and apprehended individuals linked to narcotics-related activities within Ngara's Kariwa slums in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Calls on Israel to Join Forces With Kenya to Combat Terrorism, Transnational Organized Crimes
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Israel to collaborate with Kenya in combating violent extremism and transnational organized crimes that continues to cast a… Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Ban as Petition Tabled in Parliament
A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Deploy Police Officers to Coffee Factories to Guard Against Rising Theft - DP Gachagua
The government is deploying police officers to all coffee factories to guard against the rising cases of theft of the produce, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: Bill Seeks to Enhance Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Public Service
Public entities will have to submit annual reports to Parliament, providing comprehensive details on their adherence to Kenya's diversity and equal opportunity standards within the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Regional Commissioners to Be on Top of Security Issues in Their Areas
President William Ruto has asked the National Government Administration Officers to take charge of the country's security. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Cautions Azimio Against Using Violence as a Bargaining Chip in Talks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has cautioned Azimio politicians against instigating violence to gain an upper hand in talks saying the security apparatus will remain… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Kenya: Judge Dismisses Suit Against Condom Maker, Says Can't Trust Man Who Cheated His Wife
A petitioner seeking damages for violation of consumer rights after allegedly contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) despite using a condom has been dismissed for lack… Read more »
Kenya: Bill Seeks to Stop Former Governors From Eyeing Elective Seats, Except For Presidency
Former Governors who have served their full term could be barred from vying for elective seats for a period of five years if an amendment seeking to amend the constitution sails… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Kenya: Inquest Told Jeff Mwathi May Have Committed Suicide
Slain Jeff Mwathi was suicidal and alcoholic. the inquest was told. Read more »
Kenya: Koome is a Let Down to Office of the Inspector General of Police, Orengo Says
Inspector general of police, Japheth Koome is not fit to hold the office going by his recent remarks against those killed during the opposition led demonstrations, Siaya governor,… Read more »