February 15
Kenya: Detectives Uncover 58 Fraudulent Cheques in Sacco Scam
Detectives from the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU) have uncovered an elaborate cheque fraud scheme that led to a Sacco losing over Sh16 million. Read more »
February 13
Kenya: Nightfall Takedown - NACADA Nets Notorious Campus Cannabis Trafficker in Njoro Raid
An overnight NACADA intelligence-led multi-agency operation has dealt a decisive blow to drug trafficking networks operating around learning institutions, following the arrest of… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Push for Nationwide Awareness to Curb Sexual Offences
Lawmakers have thrown their weight behind the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to introduce nationwide public education on sexual crimes and safeguard the right… Read more »
Kenya: Dual Somali-Australian National Arrested At JKIA Over Fraud
A 37-year-old dual citizen of Somalia and Australia has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in connection with a fraud investigation, the Kenya Police Service has… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: High Court Rules Sh22mn Justice Majanja Insurance Payout to Be Shared As Intestate Estate
The High Court in Nairobi has ruled that Sh22 million arising from the late Justice David Majanja's Group Life Assurance (GLA) policy will not be handed to a single beneficiary… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Warns of Alcohol, Drug Abuse Crisis in Police Service
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that drunkenness and drug abuse within the police service pose a serious threat to discipline,… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declares 'Creating Disturbance' Law Unconstitutional in Landmark Freedom of Expression Ruling
The High Court has struck down Section 95(1)(b) of the Penal Code, effectively abolishing the criminal offence of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of… Read more »
Kenya: Kajwang Dismisses Harassment Claims By Governors, Says Senate Under Attack
Homabay Senator and CPAC Chair Moses Kajwang has dismissed allegations by the Council of Governors (CoG) that a section of senators is harassing governors, insisting that the real… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Slams Gachagua's Presidential Debate Demand
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for a presidential debate, accusing him of living in political denial after losing… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Unlock the Mystery Behinds Raila Death, Orengo Vows As He Hits Out At Ruto Over ODM Wrangles
Siaya Governor James Orengo has described the circumstances surrounding the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga as a mystery, vowing that the truth will eventually be… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Dismisses Mbeere North Election Petition Over Failure to Pay Security Deposit
The High Court sitting in Embu has dismissed an election petition challenging the outcome of the Mbeere North by-election after finding that the petitioners failed to comply with… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Tough Action On Al-Shabaab During Mandera Visit
President William Ruto has pledged firm action against Al-Shabaab terrorists, calling on residents of Mandera County to cooperate with security agencies in restoring stability. Read more »
Kenya: Delay in Meta Moderators Case Sparks Outcry From Petitioners
The much-anticipated rulings in two landmark cases filed by former Facebook content moderators against Meta Platforms Inc. and its agents have been postponed. Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Cyber-Fraudster Arraigned Over Sh11.4 Million Microfinance Heist
A suspected cyber-fraudster was yesterday arraigned in court and charged with orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that siphoned off 11.4 million Shillings from a leading microfinance… Read more »
Africa: Mudavadi Rallies Africa Behind Judge Okowa's ICJ Re-Election Bid
Kenya has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure a full nine-year term for Judge Phoebe Okowa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen to Address MPs On State of Security
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will appear before the National Assembly to update lawmakers on the state of security across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Charges Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Over 52 More Deaths
Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed religious preacher and seven others linked to an infamous doomsday cult have been charged over the deaths of dozens of people whose bodies were… Read more »
February 11
Kenya: 'I Will Not Betray Nairobi's Mandate' - Sakaja Rules Out Transfer of County Functions, Defends National Collaboration
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stated that the county government will not transfer any of its constitutional functions to the National Government, dismissing speculation… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Dismisses Gachagua's Al-Shabaab Meeting Claims As 'Baseless'
President William Ruto has strongly refuted allegations by leaders of the United Opposition that he conducted clandestine meetings with Al-Shabaab operatives during his recent… Read more »
Kenya: HAVI Accuses LSK Presidential Candidate of Failing to Act On Sexual Harassment
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has criticised the Society's Vice Chair over alleged inaction in a sexual harassment case that has sparked fresh outrage… Read more »
February 10
Kenya: DNA Evidence Links Accused to Weapon in Starlet Wahu Murder Trial
Testimonies continued at Milimani High Court in the high-profile murder trial of John Matara Ong'oa, accused of fatally stabbing 24-year-old socialite Starlet Wahu on January 3,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Forest Service Denies Sex-for-Firewood Claims in Mt Elgon Forest
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has dismissed allegations that forest rangers in Mt Elgon Forest issue firewood in exchange for sex, saying no such cases have been reported or… Read more »
Kenya: No NMS Comeback - Sakaja Says Nairobi Deal With State Anchored in Law
Months after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja survived a high-profile impeachment attempt, a political truce appears to have been reached with President William Ruto over the… Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Gives ODPP 7-Day Ultimatum to Prosecute Police Over Sheryl Adhiambo Killing
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) seven days to institute criminal proceedings against police officers… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Sanctions Payroll Reforms Amid Cybersecurity Failures and Unauthorized Payments
Cabinet has approved comprehensive payroll reforms to tackle long-standing integrity issues in public service payrolls and ensure statutory deductions are uniformly applied at… Read more »
