February 10
Kenya: Matiang'i Roots for Social Justice, Devolution and Shared Prosperity As He Opens Jubilee Offices in Nakuru
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, who has declared interest in vying for the presidency under the Jubilee Party, on Tuesday intensified the party's grassroots… Read more »
Kenya: Missing 9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Pit Latrine, Suspect Arrested in Mathira West
Detectives in Mathira West have recovered the body of 9-year-old Shantel Waruguru Kagema from a pit latrine in Kianjathi village, following her disappearance on February 8, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: 27 Kenyans Conscripted Into Russia-Ukraine War Rescued and Repatriated
The government has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans stranded in Russia after being illegally enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Cabinet… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Urges MPs to Protect NG-CDF Gains Following Court of Appeal Ruling
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on Members of Parliament to concentrate their efforts on protecting the National Government Constituencies Development Fund… Read more »
Kenya: Eldoret Traders Object Tobacco Control Bill, Warn of Surge in Illicit Products
Business owners in Eldoret have raised concerns over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the Senate, warning that a proposed ban on flavours in products such as… Read more »
Kenya: Lawyer Challenges Use of Public Funds for 2026 National Prayer Breakfast
A Nairobi lawyer has filed a constitutional petition in the High Court, seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose the amount of public funds spent on the 2025… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Rejects Governors' Harassment Claims, Defends Oversight Role
The Senate has rejected claims by the Council of Governors (CoG) that its watchdog committees are engaging in political witch-hunts, harassment, and intimidation, insisting that… Read more »
Kenya: Court Sets March 5 Mention for Petition to Block Zimbabwean Tycoon From State House
The High Court has slotted a March 5 mention for a petition seeking to block alleged unchecked access to State House by controversial Zimbabwean businessman and ZANU-PF baron… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Presidential Candidate Cuts Ties With Advocate Facing Sexual Harassment Allegations
A candidate for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidency has announced the immediate termination of engagements with lawyer Patrick Wandare amid allegations of sexual harassment. Read more »
Kenya: Two Suspected Gang Members Arrested in Diani Beachfront Crackdown
Police officers based at Diani Police Station have arrested two suspects believed to be key members of a criminal gang that has been terrorising members of the public in the… Read more »
Kenya: Why LSK Is Failing in Addressing Sexual Harassment in Law Firms
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has clarified its role in addressing sexual harassment complaints within the legal profession amid growing public concern over alleged misconduct by… Read more »
Kenya: Police Question Drowning Theory in Kisumu Quarry Deaths Amid Conflicting Accounts
Authotrities have widened investigations into the deaths of four children from the same family found dead on Sunday at an abandoned quarry pond in Kanyakwar, Kisumu Central… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Says Its Hands Tied Amid Uproar Over Rampant Sexual Harassment in Law Firms
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council has said it cannot directly intervene in sexual harassment complaints involving members of the legal profession, citing the independence of… Read more »
February 09
Kenya: Kihika Fires Back At Gachagua - Rejects Police Interference Claims, Cites Business Extortion Attempts
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has launched a blistering rebuttal to allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing his claims as baseless and accusing him of… Read more »
Kenya: Court Backs Govt On Public Participation in Fuel Levy Hike
The High Court has upheld the government's public participation process in the 2024 fuel levy increase, dealing a blow to legal challenges targeting tax and levy adjustments on… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Accuses Kihika's Husband of Using Police to Block Political Meetings in Nakuru
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused businessman Sam Mburu, husband of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, of using police officers to disrupt his political engagements… Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Condemns Killing of Livestock, Alleged Abuses By Security Teams in Baringo
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has strongly condemned the alleged shooting of livestock and use of extra-judicial measures by multi-agency security officers… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed Challenging Use of State House for Party Politics
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking a declaration that the use of State House and State Lodges for partisan political activities is unconstitutional… Read more »
Kenya: Major Counterfeit Alcohol Bust in Kitui As NACADA Arrests Two, Seizes Thousands of Litres
A NACADA-led multi-agency team, working alongside the National Police Service (NPS), on Sunday dismantled a major counterfeit alcohol operation in Kitui Central, seizing thousands… Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Sheril Adhiambo
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 9 - The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old student, Sheril Adhiambo, in Huruma,… Read more »
Kenya: Ombudsman Seeks Prosecution of Nairobi Officials Over Illegal Building Approvals
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has recommended the prosecution of several Nairobi City County officials over the approval of unlawful building… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Gives 2026 Diplomatic Brief Highlighting Global Priorities
President William Ruto is set to launch Kenya's 2026 Diplomatic Brief, highlighting the country's diplomatic achievements and outlining priorities for regional integration,… Read more »
Kenya: Former Mwea MP Among 5 Arrested As DCI Recovers Stolen Murang'a Lorries
Former Mwea MP Peter Gitau is among five suspects arrested in connection with the theft of two Isuzu lorries in Murang'a County in August. Read more »
Kenya: Kondele Quarry Claims Lives of 5 Siblings Aged 9 to 14
Tragedy struck Kanyakwar area in Kisumu Central sub-county on Sunday evening after four siblings drowned in an open quarry. Read more »
February 08
Kenya: Huruma Shooting - Police Face Scrutiny After Student Killed During Suspect Chase
Police in Nairobi are under mounting pressure after a pursuit of a criminal suspect allegedly ended with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)… Read more »
