June 03, 2023
Kenya: Siaya County Govt Wants EACC, DCI to Expedite Probe on Graft Allegations
The Siaya County Government has challenged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to expedite investigations into allegations by deputy governor, William Oduol of alleged… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Kenya: Shakahola Exhumation Exercise to Resume on June 5
The third face of the exhumation exercise of bodies in the Shakahola cult massacre will resume on Monday. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Kenya: Court Suspends Mass Layoff of Facebook Moderators
A Kenyan court on Friday ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of scores of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook's parent company Meta and directed the social… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Kenya: Controversial Sect Pastor Back in Court After Month in Custody
Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie implicated in the Shakahola cult forest massacre will be re-arraigned in court today after spending a month in police custody. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: We Will Not Tolerate Resurgence of Proscribed Groups - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate the resurgence of proscribed groups in the country, including the outlawed Mungiki sect. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Transfer of All Police Officers in Isebania to Aid Probe
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the transfer of all police officers stationed in Isebania, following an attack on the local police station in which five… Read more »
Kenya: No Official Implicated in Probe Over Deadly Mukumu Outbreak - Machogu
Families of students who succumbed to an epidemic linked to food poising at Mukumu Girls High School will wait longer for justice after a preliminary probe yielded no incriminating… Read more »
Kenya: Elephant Tusks Valued at Sh5.3 Million Seized in Nyeri, 2 Arrested
Detectives in Nyeri County have recovered 52 kilograms of elephant ivory, estimated to have a market value of Sh 5.3 million. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: Siaya Deputy Governor Oduol Says He is Innocent of Impeachment Allegations
William Oduol, the deputy governor of Siaya, now states that he will ultimately be found innocent of the charges brought against him. Read more »
Kenya: Preacher Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Mwea Town's ACK Church of Sh2 Million Meant for Church Seats
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have apprehended a preacher on suspicion of swindling the ACK Mwea Town Church out of Sh2 million that was intended for the… Read more »
Kenya: Row Over Land Compensation Leads to Killing of Couple in Mandera
Row over land compensation for the Horn Rift Gateway Road that runs from Isiolo County to Mandera County has led to attacks that have resulted in the death of a couple in Kambi… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Approves Only One File Forwarded By EACC for Prosecution
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved only one file out of the 23 that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had submitted for prosecutions. Read more »
Kenya: Director of Public Prosecutions Haji Put on the Spot Over Withdrawal of High Profile Cases
Nominee for National Intelligence Service Director General Noordin Haji found himself on the spot during his vetting as he tried to wriggle himself out from controversial decisions… Read more »
Kenya: Director of Public Prosecutions Haji Says He Will Convert Intelligence Gathered Into Evidence If Appointed NIS Boss
The nominee for the National Intelligence Service(NIS) Director General nominee Noordin Haji now intends to boost the criminal justice chain by ensuring that obtained intelligence… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Approves Only One File Forwarded By EACC for Prosecution
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved only one file out of the 23 that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had submitted for prosecutions. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Kenya: High Court Suspends Establishment of Commission of Inquiry Into Shakahola Killings
The High Court has suspended the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the killings in Shakahola Forest pending the hearing and determination of a suit by the Azimio La… Read more »
Kenya: Maina Njenga Charged With Being a Mungiki Member
Former Mungiki leader, Maina Njenga has been charged with seven counts related to the outlawed sect. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Describes Prevailing Drug Abuse Crisis as a National Emergency
Interior Cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has termed the prevailing drug and substance abuse crisis in the country as a national emergency. Read more »
Kenya: Communication Workers Union Pleads With Govt to Help 180 Foreign Workers Stranded in the Country
The government has been called upon to come to the aid of over 180 foreign workers in the communication sector in the country following a court battle over their pay. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Orders Rift Valley Police to Deal Decisively With Illicit Brew, Drug Abuse Menace
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the police in rift valley to clear illicit brew and drugs or risk losing their jobs. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Withdraws Incitement Case Against Korogocho MCA Odhiambo
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution has terminated criminal case against Korogocho Member of Nairobi County Assembly Absalom Odhiambo Onyango. Read more »
Kenya: Electoral Fraud an Act of Extremism - Governor Orengo
Recurrent cases of electoral fraud in the country must not be wished away and it is high time that Kenyans take a bold step to address the matter once and for all, Siaya governor,… Read more »
May 28, 2023
Kenya: Omtatah Faces Ruto on Mandatory Housing Fund, Threatens Court Action
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has threatened to move to court over the proposed mandatory contribution to Housing Fund in the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Azimio Against Incitement, to Go for Mungiki Financiers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned leaders against inciting the youth and recruiting them to outlawed groups such as Mungiki. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows Ruthless Force Against Leaders Mobilizing Mungiki Militia
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed ruthless force against leaders enlisting the youth into proscribed groups including the Maina Njenga-led Mungiki sect. Read more »