August 10, 2023
Kenya: Shanzu Court Extends Paul Mackenzie's Pre-Charge Detention
Controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie will remain in detention for at least forty-seven additional days following a court ruling allowing an application by the State to extend… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Kenya: 'Dead Silent' - Sudi, Aladwa Top 15-Member List of Least Active Lawmakers
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, George Aladwa (Makadara) and Samuel Arama (Nakuru) have yet again been indexed among least active lawmakers in a year-long period lapsing in June. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Okays Commercialization of 5 State-Owned Sugar Firms
Cabinet has approved Comprehensive Overhaul of State-owned sugar companies paving way for private sector participation and modernization. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Accuses Azimio Politicians of Renting Bodies to Whip Up Emotions
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has accused the opposition Azimio Coalition of hiring bodies from morgues in an attempt to stir up anger against the police. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Kenya: ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Awarded Honorary Law Degree at Mt Kenya University
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has received an honorary Law degree at Mt Kenya University for his community outreach work and fight against terror. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Kenya: If You Are Tired of Us, You May Take Us to River Yala, Mackenzie Cries Foul Over Prison Mistreatment
Shakahola forest cult leader Paul Mackenzie on Friday lamented before the Shanzu magistrate's court over the harsh conditions he is being subjected to at the Shimo la Tewa Prison. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Summons Epra Boss Daniel Kiptoo for Disobeying Order on Finance Act 2023
The High Court has summoned the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for disobeying… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Challenging Finance Act 2023 to Be Heard September 13, 14
The High Court has now set the hearing of 14 petitions challenging the Finance Act 2023 for September 13 and 14. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Rejects Omtatah's Application to Cross-Examine Kingi, Wetagula on Affidavits
The High Court has rejected an application to cross examine National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi on their affidavits in the petition… Read more »
Kenya: Police Raid Worldcoin Cryptocurrency Warehouse in Nairobi
Police raided a warehouse belonging to WorldCoin cryptocurrency in Nairobi and carted away documents over the weekend. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Kenya: South Gem MCA Brian Achieng Admitted in Hospital After Being Stabbed
South Gem ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Brian Achieng was on Saturday evening admitted at the Kisumu Aga Khan hospital with five stab wounds. Read more »
August 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Still At Risk of Cyber Attacks
The country remains a high risk for cyber security attacks as the government puts in measures aimed at reducing the danger posed. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Graves Discovered in Kisumu Clergyman John Pesa's Church
A multi agency team discovered four graves at the church of a controversial Man of God in Kisumu on Friday. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Kenya: Law Society of Kenya Moves to Court to Challenge Finance Act 2023
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court to stop the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Mulls Remunerating Village Elders After Law Amendments
The government has initiated plans to ensure that village elders are remunerated to facilitate the implementation of programs at the grassroots between the government and members… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Probe Into Worldcoin Gains Pace as Immigration Ordered to Intercept Associates
A multi-agency investigation into the operations of American AI firm Worldcoin has gained momentum with the Immigration Department ordered to intercept the group's associates,… Read more »
Kenya: Two Police Officers Arrested Over Robbery With Violence in Juja Town
Two police officers were Wednesday arrested over a case of robbery with violence in which victims lost Sh500,000 in Juja, Kiambu County. Read more »
East Africa: Govt Grants Local Sugar Firms Licenses to Import Sugar Out of Comesa
The Government has granted licenses to Kenyan sugar companies to import the commodity out of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Committed to Addressing Security, Safety Concerns After Suspension
Worldcoin has said that it is ready to engage with Kenya's regulatory bodies to address some of the security and safety concerns raised. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Says Finance Act Implementation Should Be Halted Before Reconciliatory Talks
Siaya Governor James Orengo has welcomed the idea of reconciliatory talks between the government and the opposition but on condition that the implementation of the Finance Act 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Raise Serious Concerns After Preliminary Investigations On Worldcoin
A preliminary review undertaken by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has raised serious concerns about sensitive… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: Man Jailed 30 Years for Vandalising Power Conductor in Nakuru
The Nakuru Chief Magistrate court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison or a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing a 600- metre electric conductor valued at Sh60,000. Read more »
Kenya: Njoro Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Electricity Equipment Vandalism
A Njoro man in Nakuru County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison or pay a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing Kenya Power's electricity equipment. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 60 Al-Shabaab Militants Involved in Lamu Attack Killed
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says 60 Al-Shabaab militants involved in the Lamu attack that two people died have been killed. Read more »
Kenya: State Files to Continue Holding Mackenzie for Another Seven Weeks
The State on Tuesday applied to be allowed to continue, cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 other co-accused persons for another 47 days. Read more »