July 26, 2023
Kenya: Court Extends Orders Barring Government From Importing GMOs
The High Court has extended the orders barring the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
Kenya: Residents in Kisii Light Candles in Honor to Police Brutality Victims
Residents in Kisii moved to the streets and lit candles to mourn victims who were killed by police during the anti-government protests which was called by Azimio leader Raila… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Leaders Call for Thorough Probe on Bullets Used in Demos
The leadership of Kisumu County has called for a thorough probe of bullets which were used to shoot at people during the Azimio demonstrations in the lakeside city last week. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Nanyuki Man Jailed for 10 Years Over Electricity Meter Board Vandalism
Nanyuki Law Court has jailed a man for 10 years or ordered him to pay a fine of Sh5 million for vandalizing a customer's electricity meter board at Riverside in Timau Town, Meru… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society of Kenya Concerned Over Children's Rights Violations During Protests
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed deep concern regarding the persistent and unchecked infringement of children's rights amid the nationwide anti-government protests… Read more »
Kenya: MP Babu Owino Speaks Out Against Police Brutality
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has spoken out against police brutality and the killing innocent Kenyans who are demanding their constitutional rights. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commutes Death Sentences to Life Imprisonment
President William Ruto has commuted death sentences imposed before November 22, 2022 to life imprisonment. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Security Agencies to Be Deployed at 1am Wednesday Ahead of Anti-Govt Demos
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned those planning to stage protests on Wednesday that they will be met with the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Maina Njenga, 2 Others Charged With Possession of Offensive Weapons
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and two other suspects have been charged with the illegal possession of offensive weapons. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Calls Off July 25 Protests, to Hold Vigils for Police Brutality Victims
Opposition coalition Azimio has called off the protests set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: MP Chonga, County Speaker Mwambire Freed on Sh50,000 Cash Bail Each
A Magistrate Court sitting in Mombasa on Monday morning released Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga and Kilifi County Assembly Speaker Teddy Mwambire on Sh100,000 bond with similar amount… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Raise Alarm Over Sh1.4 Billion in Compensation for Dongo Kundu Squatters, Miritini Legal Disputes
The National Assembly Committee on Lands has raised concerns over Sh1.4 billion that was paid to illegal squatters at Dongo Kundu in Mombasa County. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Won't Tolerate Violence Against the Police
President William Ruto has said violence against police will not be tolerated. Read more »
Kenya: Amateur Footage Reveals Firearms Bureau Quest to Disarm the Kenyattas
Details have emerged on a quest to revoke firearm licenses issued to members of the Kenyatta family following allegations of misuse of privately-held weapons. Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate Andayi, Ex-Mayor Taib in DPP Shortlist as Miguna Misses Out
Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi based in Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts and former Mombasa Mayor Taib Ali Taib are among fifteen candidates shortlisted for the position of Director… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Will Arrest Parents Keeping Children From School - Koskei in Marsabit
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Felix Koskei, has cautioned parents in Marsabit County who do not take their children to school that they… Read more »
July 22, 2023
Kenya: Jubilee Publicist Pauline Njoroge Faces Trafficking Charges Over Possession of Narcotics
Jubilee Party blogger Pauline Njoroge who was arrested on Saturday will be charged with possessing narcotic drugs, police have said. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Kenya: Kisumu - Azimio's Protest 'Finale' Subdued as Police Camp in Estates
The highly publicized 'finals' to mark the culmination of a three-day protest organized by the opposition subsided on Thursday as the police moved to restrict protesters from… Read more »
Kenya: Subversion - Babu Owino Freed on Sh100,000 Bail, Mention Set for Tuesday
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been released on Sh100,000 cash bail in a subversion case filed on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Karua Claims Courts Weaponized Against Azimio Amid Subversion Suits
Azimio la Umoja Coalition co-principal Martha Karua now claims courts have been weaponized against the opposition to stop anti-government protests. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Kenya: Court Adjourns Bail Hearing in Babu Owino's Subversion Case to July 21
A bail hearing in a subversion case against controversial Embakasi lawmaker Babu Owino was adjourned Thursday night with a ruling on the application set for Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Odinga Camps Trade Barbs Over Police Conduct During Protests
Senators allied to the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have dismissed accusations by the Opposition Coalition-Azimio-that police were too brutal on their supporters during the… Read more »
Kenya: Makueni-Based Police Officer Arrested in Emali a Day After Inciting Riots
A police officer based in Makueni was arrested on Thursday, a day after joining rioters who stoned a police station during an opposition protest. Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino, Gaucho Arraigned on Subversion Charges at Milimani Court
Controversial Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino was presented in court on Thursday and charged with subversion alongside six others following his arrest on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Spokesman Dennis Onyango Freed Bodyguard Still in Custody - Wandayi
Azimio leader Raila Odinga's Spokesman Dennis Onyango has been released a day after he was taken from his house on Mbagathi Way by people his family said were police officers. Read more »