December 04, 2025
Kenya: North Eastern MPs Push for Drought to Be Declared National Disaster
MPs from the North Eastern region are urging the Government to immediately declare the ongoing drought a national disaster, warning that more than 2.1 million people in Arid and… Read more »
Kenya: Kagwe Unveils 30-Year Sugar Lease Terms, Assures Full State Reversion
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Parliament that every single investment made by private operators in the four state-owned sugar… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Faces Extreme Land Inequality. Could Land Value Tax Help Curb Hoarding?
Kenya's most valuable resource -- land -- remains concentrated in the hands of a tiny elite, fueling inequality, food insecurity, and economic stagnation, a new Kenya Human Rights… Read more »
December 03, 2025
Kenya: Rights Groups Give IEBC, EACC 14 Days to Act On Alleged By-Election Violation
Human rights organisations have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nyaribo Survives Third Impeachment Bid Over Threshold Flaw
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survived a third impeachment attempt after the Senate ruled that the Nyamira County Assembly did not attain the constitutionally required two-thirds… Read more »
Kenya: KNEC Warns Public Against Fraudsters Claiming to Alter Exam Results
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a strong warning to the public over a surge in fraudsters claiming they can manipulate candidates' scores during the… Read more »
Kenya: DTB Fined Sh500,000 for in Data Privacy Breach
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya and its Uganda subsidiary have been ordered to pay a combined Sh500,000 in compensation after the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)… Read more »
Kenya: Regulator Fines Directline Assurance Sh85mn for Abusing Buyer Power Against SMEs
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has imposed a penalty of Sh85 million on Directline Assurance Company Limited for abusing its bargaining power over two Nairobi-based small… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Holds Closed-Door Meeting As Governor Nyaribo's Impeachment Trial Begins
Senators are currently holding a closed-door session ahead of the impeachment hearing of Meru Governor Amos Nyaribo. Read more »
Kenya: White House Says Fraud Proceeds By Somali Migrants Invested in Kenya
The White House has singled out Kenya as one of the countries allegedly benefiting from proceeds of what it describes as a massive fraud scheme involving Somali migrants in the… Read more »
Kenya: Wamatangi Demands IG Kanja's Attention After Bullet Pierced Neighbour's Roof
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has raised concerns about his safety after a live bullet pierced the roof of a neighbor's house near his Kibiku residence in Kabete on Sunday… Read more »
Kenya: NEMA Shuts Down Eight Entertainment Spots Over Noise Pollution Violations
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate closure of eight entertainment establishments across Nairobi and the Coast for repeatedly violating… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Probes Alleged Theft of Seized Meth Consignment By Its Officers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is investigating several of its personnel over allegations that they stole and concealed a portion of narcotics seized during a high-profile maritime… Read more »
Kenya: Police Name 7 Suspects Behind Kariobangi Church Violence
The National Police Service (NPS) has arrested seven suspects linked to violent disturbances that broke out on Sunday, November 30, at PCEA Kariobangi North, where former Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: Key Report Flags Enforcement Gaps, Political Meddling in Kenya's Anti-Graft War
Kenya continues to face major enforcement gaps and limited civil society engagement in implementing its anti-corruption commitments. Read more »
December 02, 2025
Kenya: UK Issues Travel Advisory On Visits to Parts of Kenya
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory cautioning its citizens against unnecessary visits to several regions in Kenya, citing heightened security risks linked to… Read more »
East Africa: Kindiki Challenges EAC Judiciary to Hasten Justice Delivery for Socio-Economic Growth
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged to judges and magistrates across the East African region, calling for the expedited delivery of justice, which he described as… Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale Axed As Majority Whip, Replaced By Bungoma Senator Wakoli
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been ousted as the Senate Majority Whip in the latest move by United Democratic Alliance to crack the whip on members who backed opposing… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Alters Calendar to Facilitate Nyamira Governor Nyaribo's Impeachment Hearing
The Senate is set to convene on Wednesday to consider the impeachment charges leveled against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Newly Elected Lawmakers Sworn in After Gazettement
Parliament swore in six Members of the National Assembly and one in the Senate aligned with the broad-based government, following their victories in the November 27, 2025… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs IG Kanja to Establish New Administration Police Unit to Support Chiefs in Crackdown On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
President William Ruto has directed the Inspector General of Police to immediately establish and operationalize a new National Government Administration Police Unit, beginning with… Read more »
Africa: Koome Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration to Deepen People-Centred Justice in East Africa
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Major Overhaul of Anti-Narcotics Unit, Triples Personnel in War On Drugs
President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to overhaul the country's anti-narcotics unit by tripling its personnel and expanding its national… Read more »
Kenya: Baby Pendo Murder Case - Court Sets January Mention to Confirm Readiness for Pre-Trial
The Baby Samantha Pendo murder case came up for mention at the Kisumu High Court, where the court directed the prosecution to serve all accused police officers with witness… Read more »
Kenya: Three Nyamira MCAs Deny Taking Part in Governor Nyaribo Impeachment Vote, File Forgery Complaint
Three Members of the Nyamira County Assembly have denied participating in the vote that led to the impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo, accusing the assembly of forging their… Read more »
