June 07
Kenya: Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest
The government has ordered a nationwide inspection of boarding schools following a rise in student unrest that has forced several institutions to close and send learners home. Read more »
June 05
Kenya: The Maandamano Subplot - Why Fifth Edition of Nairobi City Marathon Sits On Knife's Edge
Even as the clock ticks to the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, organisers admit that Sunday's event is rich fodder for unannounced protests by persons disgruntled with… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Seeks Public Help to Identify Key Person of Interest in Reverende Julius Ngari Murder Probe
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified investigations into the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari and is now appealing to members of the public to… Read more »
Kenya: NSSF Defends Pension System After Court Refuses Stay Bid
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 - The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has moved to reassure employers that current pension contribution rates remain in force, dismissing calls to… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions,… Read more »
Kenya: 19 Officials Charged in Sh14bn Sacco Scandal Over Alleged Decade-Long Fraud
Nineteen individuals have been arraigned in connection with a suspected Sh14 billion fraud scheme involving a major Savings and Credit Cooperative (Sacco), in a case that has once… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Chief Officer Arrested With Millions Stashed in Suitcases At Home
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga after detectives recovered… Read more »
June 03
Kenya: Laikipia Will Protect Both Kenyans and Us Citizens Amid Security Assurance Remarks - CS Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia will be protected, amid ongoing discussions on international… Read more »
Kenya: Loreto Girls Limuru Closed Indefinitely Following Student Unrest
Loreto Girls' High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident reported on Tuesday, June 3. Read more »
Kenya: Utumishi School Fire Probe - Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students As Investigations Intensify
The Naivasha Law Courts has allowed police to detain nine Utumishi School students for 21 days to allow police to continue investigations into a dormitory fire that killed 16… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests Nyamira Assembly Clerk Over Office Block Tender Fraud
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari over allegations of corruption and the suspected… Read more »
Kenya: 10 Individuals, Firms to Repay Sh51.5mn Obtained in Kilifi County Fraud Scheme
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a major victory in its fight against corruption after ten individuals and companies were convicted and sentenced over… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to Adopt NYPD-Style Tech and Data Policing Model
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said technology- and data-driven policing will form the backbone of the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), as Kenya… Read more »
June 02
Kenya: Drama At Narok Law Courts As Police Fire Shots, Tear Gas to Stop Morans From Freeing Murder Suspect
Tension gripped the Narok Law Courts after police officers fired shots in the air and lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse a group of more than 400 morans who allegedly attempted… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Arrests Suspect Over Githurai Vehicle Arson During Fuel Protest
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect believed to have participated in the burning of a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout… Read more »
Kenya: Secondary Schools Alumni Body Demands Nationwide Dormitory Safety Audit Following Deadly Utumishi Girls Fire
The Consortium of Secondary Schools Alumni Associations of Kenya (COSSAAK) has called for an urgent nationwide audit of dormitory safety and emergency escape systems in all… Read more »
Kenya: Court Rejects DPP Bid to Drop Sh356mn Theft Case Against Oki General Trading Director
The Milimani Chief Magistrate's Court has rejected an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking to terminate a Sh356.7 million theft case against a company… Read more »
Kenya: Charles Nyachae Endorses Matiang'i Presidential Bid in Kisii
Former Constitution of Kenya Review Commission commissioner Charles Nyachae has endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's presidential ambitions, describing him… Read more »
June 03
Kenya: Murkomen, Sakaja Benchmark With NYPD As Kenya Moves to Establish Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has begun a high-level learning tour of the New York Police Department (NYPD) as Kenya moves forward with… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Release Second Nyota Business Grant Tranche On June 30
The government will disburse the second tranche of the NYOTA business support start-up capital on June 30 in a simultaneous nationwide payout benefiting 122,147 youth across all… Read more »
June 02
Kenya: Court Maintains Status Quo On Proposed Ebola Facility After AG Fails to Appear in Court
The High Court has maintained the status quo on the planned establishment of an Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya, after the Attorney General… Read more »
Kenya: Prosecution Seeks 30 Days to Detain 9 Utumishi School Girls Over Arson Case
The prosecution has applied for 30 days' detention orders for nine Utumishi School students linked to last week's arson incident in which 16 students died. Read more »
Kenya: Blow to NSSF As Court Upholds Refusal to Pause Controversial Labour Court Decision
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees seeking to suspend the implementation of the Employment and Labour Relations… Read more »
Kenya: Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student Unrest
Lenana School has been closed indefinitely following Monday night unrest by students, adding to growing concern over a fresh wave of instability in Kenyan schools just days after a… Read more »
Kenya: Three Students Arrested As Barding Boys High School Shut Down Over Fire Threat
Barding Boys High School in Alego Usonga Constituency has been closed indefinitely following the discovery of an alleged arson plot that led to the arrest of three students. Read more »
