June 09, 2023
Kenya: La Mada 'Assassination' Case Against Itumbi Withdrawn
A Nairobi court has thrown out a case against Information Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dennis Itumbi who was accused of authoring a fake assassination letter against… Read more »
Kenya: There Was No Court Order to Retain Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip, Sifuna Claims
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has stated that the court order Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the National Assembly, used in his decision on Sabina Chege's continued appointment as the… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Unfreezes Bank Accounts of Judiciary Chief Registrar Amadi
The High Court has unfrozen bank accounts belonging to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Re-Opening of Schools in West Pokot County Closed Due to Banditry
The government has ordered the re-opening of schools that were shut down as a result of banditry in West Pokot County. Read more »
Kenya: Over 600 People Still Missing as Govt Exhume Six More Bodies at Shakahola Forest
Six additional bodies were on Thursday exhumed in the ongoing exhumation exercise in Kilifi's Shakahola forest bringing the total number of bodies recovered at the mass grave site… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Kenya: Police in Kisii to Summon Leaders Who Caused Chaos in South Mugirango Attacks.
Police officers in Kisii are investigating incidents of attacks that happened in South Mugirango during the burial ceremony which was graced by Kisii Governor Simba Arati and South… Read more »
Kenya: 35 Witnesses to Testify During Inquest on Jeff Mwathi's Death
The Inquest into the death of Jeff Mwathi who died in February this year at the home of DJ faxto Will now be heard in August 10 this year. Read more »
Kenya: Ad-Hoc Committee Probing Siaya DG Oduol Says Allegations Substantiated
The Siaya County Assembly Committee probing the conduct of deputy Governor William Oduo says it has substantiated all the allegations against him that include abuse of office and… Read more »
Kenya: Wandayi - Azimio Won't Amend Finance Bill, Flawed Beyond Redemption
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya has said they will not introduce any amendments to the proposed Finance Bill 2023 arguing that the bill is too flawed to be redeemed through amendments. Read more »
Kenya: At Least Seven Officers Injured in Mandera Improvised Explosive Device Attack
At least seven police officers sustained injuries when the vehicle they were traveling in ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandera South on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: 7 More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest
Seven more bodies were on Wednesday exhumed in the ongoing exhumation exercise in Kilifi's Shakahola forest. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Kenya: National Commission on Human Rights Seeks Public Views on the Intersex Persons' Bill
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has kicked off a countrywide public participation exercise to collect Kenyans' views on the proposed Intersex persons bill,… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority Roots for Clear Policies to Regulate Religious Stations
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) on Wednesday emphasised the necessity for clear policies on religious programming in response to the Shakahola cult massacre. Read more »
Kenya: Nine More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest, Total Now 251
Nine more bodies have been exhumed from Shakahola forest within the Chakama ranch bringing the total of those recovered so far to 252. Read more »
Kenya: CS Nakhumicha Linked to Sh3.7bn Mosquito Net Tender Supply
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has been linked to the Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender supply funded by the global fund that was canceled over technicalities. Read more »
Kenya: Former Health Principal Secretarty Mburu Denies Involvement in Global Fund Mosquito Net Tender
Former Health Principal Secretary Josephine Mburu is calling for justice and vindication over the Sh 3.7 billion Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Malaria net tender scandal… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: 'Illegal' Police Promotions By IG Koome Rattles Police Commission
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has declared the promotions of at least 500 officers by the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome unlawful because it was not… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Open Security Roads in Every 100 Acres of Chakama Ranch
The government has revealed plans to open security roads in every 100 acres of the Chakama Ranch as part of a comprehensive effort to aid in the systematic and scientific search… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Surveying Chakama Ranch to Enable Methodical Search of Shakahola Cult Bodies
Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki now says the professional surveying and mapping of the expansive Chakama will give the multi-agency security team an opportunity to… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Activists Protesting Against Finance Bill 2023
Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse a group of activists at the Jevanjee Gardens protesting against the proposed Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Kenya: Govt Commits to Reforming Working Culture of Security Agents, National Government Administration Officers
The Government has affirmed its commitment to reforming the working and organisational culture of the Security and National Government Administration officers in the country with… Read more »
Kenya: Waititu's Sh500 Million Corruption Case Fails to Kick Off After He Falls Ill
The Sh500 million corruption case facing former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu ad 11 others failed to kick off today after he fell ill. Read more »
Kenya: Nyahururu, Laikipia Administrators Concerned Over Re-Packaging of Chang'aa
Administrators in Nyahururu, Laikipia County have expressed concerns over packaging of chang'aa in empty branded liquor bottles disguised as normal alcohol and later sold in local… Read more »
Kenya: Taskforce Reviewing Laws on Religious Organisations Seeks Public Views
The task force on the review of the legal and regulatory framework governing religious organizations has called on the public to submit their proposal on changes required to… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Kenya: DPP Seeks 60 More Days to Detain Pastor Mackenzie in Shakahola Cult Probe
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is seeking an additional 60 days to hold controversial Shakahola Forest cult preacher Paul Mackenzie to complete its investigations. Read more »