July 03
Kenya: DCI Unleashes Agents to Pursue Mob That Invaded Police Station in Bondo
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for goons behind the invasion of Bondo Police Station in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Urges SRC to Cut Public Wage Bill Amid Pay Hike Controversy
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to propose strategies for slashing the public wage bill to curb government spending. Read more »
Kenya: Nakhumicha Says 294 Casualties From Protests Treated Free of Charge
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says 294 casualties from the protests were treated at Referral Hospitals free of charge even as she questioned public efforts to raise… Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Defends 'Harsh' Bond Terms On Suspected Looter in Eldoret
The Judiciary has defended the imposition of hefty bond terms on a suspected vandal by an Eldoret court dismissing claims the man in question only stole 181kgs of meat. Read more »
July 02
Kenya: 'Newest Elephant in the Room' - Age Cheating in Kenyan Athletics
Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jack Tuwei reveals they have unearthed a worrying trend of age cheating through forgery of identification documents, including birth and school… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Against More Protests On Thursday, Sunday As Death Toll Rises to 41
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned against planned protests on Thursday and Sunday, vowing to end the widespread violence that has gripped the nation. Read more »
Kenya: Bizarre Coffin Protest Blocks Nairobi's Moi Avenue As Demonstrators Mourn Victims
A peculiar protest occurred along Moi Avenue in Nairobi as demonstrators carried and dropped empty coffins, blocking the road near Bazaar Centre opposite Clarion Hotel. Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Nairobi CBD As Demonstrations Underway in Kisumu, Mombasa
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse protestors in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »
Kenya: Don't Torch Kenya - Ruto Pleads Amid Fresh Protests
"My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have," President William Ruto passionately urged the young generation ahead of another round of peaceful… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 39 People Killed During Anti-Finance Bill Protests - KNCHR
At least 39 people have been killed since the beginning of the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenyan, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Read more »
July 01
Kenya: Makadara Law Courts Reopen Amid Heavy Security After Magistrate Kivuti's Shooting
The Madaraka Law Courts in Nairobi reopened Monday with heavy security measures in place after closure following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines DPP Request to Terminate Sh122mn Forgery Case Against Savula, 2 Wives
A court in Nairobi has declined the Director of Public Prosecution's request to terminate the Sh122 million forgery case against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and his to… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Against DP Gachagua Over Noordin Haji Remarks Certified Urgent
The high court has certified as urgent a petition filed against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by the Director of National Intelligence Service Noordin Haji. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Among 2 Suspects Arrested With Sh2.9mn Worth of Elephant Tusks
A police officer is among two suspects arrested during a crackdown on illegal trade of elephant tusks in Longonot, Naivasha. Read more »
June 30
Kenya: Youths March in Tribute to Anti-Budget Protest Victims in Nairobi
Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags marched to Jeevanjee Gardens on Sunday to pay tribute to those killed during last week's anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Ex-MP Alfred Keter - to Be Produced in Court
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter. Read more »
Kenya: Former MP Alfred Keter Abducted By Police Outside Nairobi Church in Dramatic Scenes
Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter was on Sunday abducted by police in a dramatic scene outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Criticizes High Court's Approval of KDF Deployment to Quell Anti-Budget Protests
Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Leader Raila Odinga has criticized the High Court's decision to allow the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist in quelling protests against… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget
President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Threatens to Move to ICC Over Alleged Atrocities During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has threatened to move to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the alleged atrocities during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Disputes Govt Figures On Lives Lost During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
A consortium of human rights organization led by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) are set to table a report disclosing numbers of… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Banks to Seek Approval From Finance CS Before Raising Interest Rates
The Supreme Court has declared that banks and financial institutions must seek approval from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance before increasing interest rates on loans and… Read more »
Kenya: Activist in Court Seeking Orders Compelling DP Gachagua to Retract 'Incompetence' Remarks Against Noordin Haji
An activist has moved to court to seek orders compelling Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to retract defamatory statements against National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji… Read more »
Kenya: Court Bars Police From Using Violent Measures During Protests
The High Court on Friday prohibited the National Police Service (NPS) from using excessive force during protests. Read more »