July 07, 2023
Kenya: Several Admitted At Kisumu's JOOTRH as Saba Saba Protests Turn Chaotic
Several people were admitted at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu on Friday following Saba Saba protest called by the Azimio brigade. Read more »
Kenya: Protesters Block Roads in Kisii as Police Overwhelmed
Police officers in Kisii were overwhelmed to disperse a hundreds of protestors who staged demos at different joints in Kisii town protesting high cost of leaving. Read more »
Kenya: Man Who Stole Sh780 Jailed for 20 Years for Robbery With Violence
A man who stole Sh780 has been jailed after being convicted of robbery with violence. Read more »
Kenya: First Private Security Training Institute Opened in Eldoret
A first private security institute has been launched in Eldoret to equip locals with advance security training. Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob in Nairobi CBD to Disperse Demonstrators
Police on Friday lobbed teargas within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to disperse Saba Saba protestors. Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Saba Saba Protestors in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu have dispersed Saba Saba protesters ending the walk that kicked off at Kondele through Jomo Kenyatta Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Protesters Teargassed While Marching to CBD
Hundreds of demonstrators were dispersed by police in Kisumu on Friday in protests replicated in Nairobi, Kisii, Mombasa and other towns. Read more »
Kenya: Police Enhance Patrols Across the Country as Anti-Govt Rally Gets Underway
Police have intensified patrols in different parts of the country including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru ahead of the anti-government rally in Nairobi's Kamukunji Grounds… Read more »
Kenya: Police Grant Permission for Cost of Living Rally at Kamkunji Grounds
Police in Nairobi have confirmed having given the go-ahead to the organizers of the highly anticipated Saba Saba meeting. Read more »
Kenya: Police in Mombasa Lob Teargas to Disperse Saba Saba Demonstrators After Meeting Is Outlawed
Police in Mombasa lobbed teargas to disperse Saba Saba demonstrators after the meeting was outlawed. Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up in Kisumu Ahead of Saba Saba Demonstrations
Security has been beefed up in the lakeside city of Kisumu as locals converge at Kondele for the Saba Saba demonstration. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Rolls Out Standardized Training Curriculum for Private Guards
The government has designed a standardized training programme for private security companies as part of the reforms agenda in the industry. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: AG Applies to Have Order Suspending Finance Bill Set Aside
The government has applied to have the order suspending the Financial Bill 2023 vacated. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Visits CJ Koome to Benchmark on Judiciary's Performance Management
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Tuesday paid her a courtesy call to Chief Justice Martha Koome to benchmark on the Judiciary Performance Management. Read more »
Kenya: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Opens 3rd Summer School on Climate Justice
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in partnership with Kenyatta University, opened the third Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice (NSSCJ) cohort in Nairobi,… Read more »
Kenya: Institution of Engineers of Kenya Condemns Assault on Kenya Power Employee By Kitui East MP Mbai
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has condemned Kitui East legislator Nimrod Mbai for allegedly assaulting a Kenya Power staff who had gone to his home to disconnect an… Read more »
Kenya: Controller of Budget Declines City Hall's Request for Approval of Sh1 Billion to Settle Legal Fees
The Controller of Budget has declined City Hall's request to approve Sh1 billion in pending bills owed to legal firms that served the Nairobi County Government. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: Lawyers in Kisii Teargassed While Protesting Removal of Lands Registrar
Police in Kisii lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse advocates who were having a peaceful protest on the streets against the land registrar Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: Govt Suspends Kenya-Somalia Border Re-Opening Following Increased Attacks
The government has temporarily suspended its plans to reopen Kenya-Somalia border points following a surge in terrorist attacks in the Northern region. Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Finance Act Suspension to July 10
The High Court has extended conservatory orders suspending the coming into force of the Finance Act 2023 to Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty Wants State Officers Held Responsible for Failing to Stop Shakahola Cult Deaths
Amnesty International wants government officials who failed to prevent the Shakahola massacre held responsible for the deaths of more than 300 people whose bodies have been… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Condemns Rising Cases of Staff Attacks on Network Surveillance
Kenya Power has condemned rising cases of staff attacks on routine surveillance of networks. Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Welcomes Court Ruling Declaring CAS Appointments Unconstitutional
The International Commission on Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has welcomed the High Court's ruling declaring the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Directorate of Criminal Investigations Unearths Motorcycle Syndicate Between Kenya and Tanzania
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have dismantled a notorious motorcycle theft syndicate operating between Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: Controller of Budget Declines City Hall's Request for Approval of Sh1 Billion to Settle Legal Fees
The Controller of Budget has declined City Hall's request to approve Sh1 billion in pending bills owed to legal firms that served the Nairobi County Government. Read more »