Kenya: Sakaja Says Corrupt Officials Behind Night Demolitions in Mukuru

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised alarm over alleged illegal night demolitions and evictions in Mukuru, warning that individuals within government structures may be acting… Read more »

Kenya: 4 Illegal Firearms in Baringo Amid Disarmament Campaign

The National Police Service (NPS) has recovered four illegal firearms in Baringo County during a series of coordinated security operations, marking a major step in the ongoing… Read more »

Kenya: 'You Will Dig Graves' - Police Commander Orders Lethal Force Against Dreaded 'Panga Boys' Gang

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorised security agents to use firearms when necessary in operations against the notorious "Panga Boys" gang, responsible for a… Read more »

Kenya: 'Verify' - Mudavadi Warns Youth Against Unsafe Overseas Jobs Amid Ukraine War Casualties

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised fresh concerns over rising cases of Kenyan youth being lured into unsafe jobs abroad, including reports of questionable… Read more »

Kenya: 27 Kenyan Police Officers Awarded UN Service Medals in South Sudan

Kenyan police officers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded United Nations Service Medals in recognition of their exemplary service in… Read more »

Kenya: Panic As Gas Cylinders Explode At Donholm Depot, Fire Rages

There was panic in Donholm estate on Friday morning when gas cylinders exploded at a local depot, causing a massive fire that shook the densely populated neighborhood. Read more »

Kenya: Court Stops Nairobi Hospital Agm Pending Hearing On Governance Dispute

The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which owns the Nairobi Hospital, from holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM)… Read more »

Kenya: Sakaja Introduces 24/7 Emergency Response Bill to Safeguard Nairobi

Nairobi is set to transform its approach to disasters following the approval of a comprehensive Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill by the Sakaja-led County… Read more »

Kenya: Sonko Defends Himself in Court As Nairobi Graft Trial Resumes

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court as part of his defence in an ongoing graft case involving allegations of… Read more »

Kenya: Osoro's Key Rival Rallies Support for Matiang'i's 2027 Presidential Bid

Political leaders in Kisii County have continued to reorganize and mobilize support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's anticipated 2027 presidential bid. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Warns Kenyans Against Fake Jobs Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict Casualties

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has issued a stern warning to Kenyans, particularly the youth, to remain vigilant against fake recruitment agencies amid rising reports of… Read more »

Kenya: Magwanga Takes Wanga to Court Obver Blocked Office Access

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Magwanga has moved to court, accusing Governor Gladys Wanga of unlawfully locking him out of his office, a move he says has effectively prevented… Read more »

Kenya: Three Arrested in Thika West Phone Theft Crackdown

Police in Thika West Sub-County have arrested three men in connection with a series of mobile phone snatching incidents in the Jomoko area. Read more »

Kenya: JSC Declines to Hear Petition Against Vice Chair Isaac Ruto

The Judicial Service Commission has declined to consider a petition seeking action against its Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto, citing the sub judice rule. Read more »

Kenya: Budget Constraints Hamper Child Protection, Clerics and Unicef Warn

Religious leaders and UNICEF have raised alarms over insufficient funding for child protection, warning that limited budget allocations are slowing efforts to shield children from… Read more »

Kenya: Why I Quit Ruto's UDA for Gachagua's DCP - Havi

Westlands parliamentary hopeful and senior counsel Nelson Havi has defended his decision to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying his exit was prompted by internal… Read more »

Kenya: Katiba Institute Demands Funding Freeze for Unlawful Presidential Advisor Roles

Katiba Institute has formally written to the Controller of Budget (COB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o, urging strict compliance with a High Court ruling that declared the offices of… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Welcomes Kanini Kega to DCP Party

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed politician Kanini Kega to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Read more »

Kenya: Ex - MP Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira to Face JSC Panel for High Court Judge Slots

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to begin interviews to recruit 20 new judges to the High Court of Kenya from a pool of 100 shortlisted candidates. Read more »

Kenya: Sifuna Questions Unprocedural Appointment of Oburu Odinga As Interim ODM Leader

Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has questioned the process through which Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was installed as the party's interim leader, saying… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Signs MOU With UK, IOM, and Valar to Strengthen Border Security

The Government, in collaboration with the United Kingdom, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and VALAR, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read more »

Uganda: 'You Will Never Make Us Your Slaves,' Muhoozi Tells U.S. Senator Risch

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, fired back at U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch over remarks suggesting that Uganda had… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Formally Launches Candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for Full Term At World Court

Kenya has formally launched the candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for election to a full term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) covering the period 2027-2036. Read more »

Kenya: Koome Meets Ahmednassir, Havi Over Graft Allegations in the Judiciary

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday convened a high-level consultative meeting with senior members of the legal fraternity to address concerns around access to justice,… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Declines Bid to Stay Orders Voiding Ruto's 21 Advisor Roles

The High Court has dismissed applications seeking to suspend a previous ruling that declared the appointment of 21 presidential advisors unconstitutional. Read more »