August 28
Kenya: Three KDF Officers Detained After Confrontation With Police in Embakasi
Three Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officers were detained early Wednesday morning by police in Embakasi following a violent confrontation during an arrest. Read more »
Kenya: Retired Senior Police Officer Detained After Shooting Advocate Wife in Narok
Detectives in Narok have arrested a retired senior police officer in connection with the shooting of his wife, who is an advocate. Read more »
August 27
Kenya: Court Stops Kuppet-Led Teachers' Strike in Urgent TSC Case
The Employment and Labour Relations court in Nairobi has stopped secondary school teachers' strike called by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) pending… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Among 2 Arrested for Motorcycle Theft in Machakos
A police officer is among two suspects who were arrested on Monday in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Machakos town. Read more »
August 26
Kenya: Kenyan Citizen Threatens Legal Action Over Health Ministry Insurance Fund
A Kenyan citizen has threatened to take legal action against the Health Ministry within 14 days should it fail to address issues raised on the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Read more »
Kenya: DCI Seizes 73.6KG of Marijuana Worth Sh2.2mn Along Migori-Sirare Highway
Police have seized 73.6kg of Marijuana worth Sh2.2million on the Migori-Sirare highway. Read more »
Kenya: Salaries of Kenyan Police in Haiti to Be Paid This Week, Multinational Security Support Mission Says
The agency overseeing the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti says the salaries of Kenyan police in Haiti will soon be paid. Read more »
August 25
Kenya: DP Gachagua Highlights Wins in War Against Illicit Brews
The Government's fight against illicit brews and drug abuse is bearing fruits due to stringent measures rolled out to curb the menace and effective coordination of the exercise by… Read more »
August 23
Kenya: Govt to Implement Police Salary Hikes in 3 Phases - Interior Ministry
The government will implement the 40 percent salary increment for uniformed officers, recommended by the reform task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, in three… Read more »
Kenya: Dig Lagat's Surprise Inspections Push Station Commanders to Prioritize Cleanliness
Your police station could be next. This is the anxious feeling that has prompted many station commanders across the country to step up efforts to improve the environment within… Read more »
August 22
Kenya: Court to Hear Petition Against Joho's Appoitment On September 17
A petition challenging the appoitment of former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho to Cabinet is slated for September 17 when the court will determine preliminary issues. Read more »
Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Roots for Free Tertiary Education to Resolve Funding Inequalities
Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed free higher education in a bid to resolve bursary overlaps and unjust classification of students under the new funding scheme. Read more »
Kenya: Court Frees 5 Gigiri Police Officers Blamed for Aiding Jumaisi's Disappearance
A Nairobi court has freed five police officers blamed for aiding the escape of a suspected serial killer from custody. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Promise 'Significant Reward' in Quest to Rearrest Suspected Serial Killer
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has promised a "significant cash reward" in a quest to rearrest Collins Jumaisi, a prime suspect in a spate of murders in Nairobi's… Read more »
August 21
Kenya: Court Suspends Mwangaza's Impeachment in Urgent Suit
The High Court has barred Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from declaring a vacancy in the position of Meru County Governor until an urgent petition is determined. Read more »
Kenya: Prosecution Seeks 14 Days to Detain 5 Officers On Duty Implicated in Kware Killer Escape
The prosecution is seeking fourteen days to detain five Gigiri police officers on duty when the suspect in serial Kware murders fled with 12 others. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Root for Consolidation of Bursaries to Seal Gaps in New Funding Model
Lawmarkers are pushing for the amalgamation and consolidation of all funds and bursaries supporting needy students entrenched to arrest an apparrent funding crisis in higher… Read more »
Kenya: Offenders Sentenced to Clean City Mortuary for Urinating in CBD
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 -- Thirty individuals arrested on Monday night for urinating and littering in the streets of Nairobi will now serve community service sentences at public… Read more »
August 20
Kenya: Kware Murder Suspect Collins Jumaisi, 12 Others Escape Police Custody
Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi is among 13 suspects who have escaped from the Gigiri police station. Read more »
East Africa: New AG Oduor, EAC CS Moe Sworn Into Office
Dorcas Oduor has been sworn-in as the New Attorney General in a ceremony witnessed by President Ruto at State House. Read more »
Kenya: Appellant Court Rules Green Park Estate Not On Riparian Land
Residents of Green Park Estate in Athi River, Machakos County, can now breathe a sigh of relief after the court of appeal ruled that the residential property is not sitting on a… Read more »
Kenya: Wanjigi Protests Arrest, Wants Plea Taking Deferred
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi's lawyers have protested against his arrest and now want his plea taking to be deferred. Read more »
Kenya: Gigiri Police Station Declared Crime Scene After Kware Murder Suspect Escape
Authorities have declared Nairobi's Gigiri police station a crime scene following the escape of thirteen prisoners including Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi. Read more »
Kenya: Top Police Bosses Visit Gigiri Police Station After Kware Murder Suspect, 12 Others Escape
Top police bosses have visited the Gigiri Police station to understand how Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi and twelve others escaped custody. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Suspends Coa Judgement Declaring Finance Act 2023 Unconstitutional
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 - The Supreme Court has suspended the Court of Appeal's judgment declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. Read more »