June 13, 2023
Kenya: Judiciary Constitutes Team to Unlock Stalemate Over Pro-Bono Services
The Judiciary has constituted team to unlock stalemate with the Law Society of Kenya over the provision of pro-bono services. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Seeks to Withdraw Charges Against Ex-PS Omollo in NYS Graft Case
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has filed an application seeking to withdraw graft charges against former PS for youth and gender affairs Lilian Omollo. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Detectives Arrest Thika MCA for Soliciting Sh130,000 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have apprehended Kiambu Deputy Speaker John Njue Njiru, for soliciting a Sh130,000 bribe. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Condemns Kidnap of Two Passengers By Driver, Affirms Commitment to Passenger Safety
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Issues Statement After Kidnapping Incident Involving Own-Driver
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Wants CJ Koome to Review Order Barring Removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip
In a letterpenned by Raila Odinga's counsel Paul Mwangi, they cited non-inclusion and jurisdiction violation in the order National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula cited while… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Kenya: MPs Approve Isaac Ruto,Caroline Nzilani for JSC Appointment
Members of Parliament have approved the nomination of of former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and Caroline Nzilani for appointment to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Read more »
Kenya: Mungiki Youth Deserve Deal Not Bullets - Odinga
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya has bashed the government for claiming there is a resurgence of the outlawed Mungiki sect without any evidence to ascertain the allegations. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Shuts Down 5,995 Liquor Outlets In Intensified Alcohol Crackdown
The government has shut down at least 5,995 liquor joints as the war against illicit brews intensifies. Read more »
Kenya: 65 Cult Victims Rescued From Shakahola Arraigned for Attempted Suicide By Starvation
Sixty-five people rescued from the Shakahola Forest were on Monday arraigned in court for attempting to kill themselves through starvation. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Kenya: Belgut MP Nelson Koech Records Statement Over Arson, Related Crimes in Kericho, Bomet Tea Estates
Belgut Member of Parliament, Nelson Koech on Monday today recorded a statement regarding arson and related crimes at the multi-national tea estates in Kericho and Bomet. Read more »
Kenya: Media Personality Muiruri's Daughter, Friend Rescued By Detectives After Kidnapping Ordeal
Media personality Ciku Muiruri's daughter and her friend have been rescued by detectives following a week-long kidnapping ordeal. Read more »
Kenya: 10 More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest, Death Toll 284
10 more bodies were on Monday exhumed from Shakahola Forest with the death toll so far at 284. Read more »
Africa: Tanzania's Justice Imani Daud Re-Elected African Court President for 2 Years
Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud from Tanzania has been re-elected President of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights for the second and final term of two years. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Issues 10-Day Ultimatum to Local Administrators to Deal With Alcohol, Drug Menace or Be Fired
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a ten-day ultimatum to County Commanders, Officers Commanding Stations (OCS) to end the alcohol and drug abuse menace in their counties… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Review All Licenses of Those Manufacturing, Selling Second Generation Alcohol
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the government will will undertake a fresh review of all the licences of those involved in the manufacturing, sale and distribution… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua's Ruthless War on Illicit Brews - Even President Ruto and I Don't Take Alcohol
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed a ruthless crackdown on illicit brews and drug abuse which have destroyed thousands of youth. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Tells Azimio to Stop Moving Around With Wajackoyah as Marijuana Legalisation Campaign Misplaced
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at Azimio leaders for allowing George Wajackoyah to accompany them in meetings saying his position on weed is misplaced. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Govt to Increase Funding to NACADA to Aid in Alcohol, Drug Abuse War
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has pledged more funding to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) to aid in the war against… Read more »
Kenya: Exhumations in Shakahola Forest Resume Today
Exhumations in the Shakahola forest are set to resume on Monday after a weekend break. Read more »
June 10, 2023
Kenya: IG Koome Vows Sanctions on Police Officers Who Take Up NPSC Promotions
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has warned police officers against applying for any positions advertised by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) as the standoff… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Cautions 'Undemocratic' Politicians Against Demos Over Tax Law
The government has warned that it will not tolerate protests and destruction of property over the Finance Bill 2023 which the opposition has vehemently opposed. Read more »
Kenya: Second Lady Holds Inaugural Marital Counseling Session for Uniformed Officers
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas has today held the inaugural family and marital counseling session for uniformed and disciplined officers who have already… Read more »
Kenya: G4S Van Transporting Marijuana Valued at Sh1 Million Impounded in Busia, 2 Arrested
Police in Busia are holding two G4S employees arrested while transporting bhang valued at Sh1 million. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Vows to Break Coffee Cartels
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has promised to get rid of cartels in the coffee sector saying that famers must earn 95 percent price of coffee sold to buyers directly. Read more »