April 12, 2023
Kenya: 32 Kenyans Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment in Uganda for Illegal Firearms Possession
Thirty-two Kenyans face a 20-year jail term in Ugandan prisons for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Read more »
Kenya: ODPC Issues Penalty Notices Against Whitepath, Regus Kenya
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued two penalty notices against Whitepath company limited and Regus Kenya for contravening data protection laws. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Dispatches Top-Level Teams to Probe Chuka Murders
The government has opened investigations into the recent killing of two people in Tharaka Nithi's Chuka town. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: Detectives Impound Sh30 Million Worth of Illegal Cigarettes
Detectives in Nairobi have impounded an illegal consignment of cigarettes worth over Sh30 Million believed to have been smuggled into the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Views On Planned National Lottery Bill
The Kenyan Government seeks to collect views from members of the public through the new National Lottery Bill 2023. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Senator Cherargei Proposes Life Imprisonment for Rustlers to End Vice
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed tough regulations that if passed into law will see livestock rustlers imprisoned for life. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Kenya: Police Recover Govt-Subsidized Fertilizer At an Agrovet in Laikipia
Police in Laikipia have recovered 120 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer suspected to be destined for re-sale. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Kenya: 5 Dead, 1 Injured Following Thursday's Bandit Raid in West Pokot
Five people were killed and one seriously injured in an attack by bandits in West Pokot's Lami Nyeusi village early Thursday morning. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: Pastoralist Parliamentary Group Pledges Not to Allow Rogue Elements to Fuel Violence
Pastoralist Parliamentary Group members have said they will not allow rogue elements to fuel violence in the Northern region saying its derailing development in the region. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: Kiambu Court Slaps Driver With 10yrs Imprisonment for Stealing Petrol Worth Sh5.7mn
A Sibed Transporters Company Ltd driver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Kiambu court for stealing 44,000 litres of petroleum worth Sh5.7 million, which belonged to… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Files Report on Alleged Attempt on His Life By Anti-Riot Police
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has filed a formal complaint with the police over alleged attempts on his life during anti-government protests in Nairobi's pipeline area. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Asks Courts to Avail Petty Offenders for Environment Conservation
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged judiciaries in Africa to adopt environment conservation sentences for petty offenders instead of custodial sentences. Read more »
Africa: Top Judges Urge African Executives, Lawmakers to Strengthen Climate Governance
Players within the justice sector in Africa have called on States' Executive and Legislative branches to develop policies and reforms aimed at tackling climate change. Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Conference on Climate Justice Sets 10-Point Judicial Agenda
The 3rd Regional Symposium on Greening Judiciaries in Africa convened in Nairobi has agreed on a 10-point climate justice action plan including a commitment to develop a… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: Judge Karanja Among 14 Jurists in Race to Join Hague Court
Court of Appeal Judge Wanjiru Karanja is among 14 candidates who will be battling for the position of six judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more »
April 04, 2023
Kenya: IG Koome Defends Police Delay to Kenyatta's Farm During Invasion
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has refuted claims that the delay on police deployment to former President Uhuru Kenyatta's family Northlands estate during invasion by… Read more »
Africa: Chief Justices Meeting in Nairobi Pursue Joint Approach to Climate Justice
Chief Justices attending the 3rd Regional Symposium on Greening Judiciaries in Africa have called for harmonized efforts to tackle climate change in a bid to accelerate the… Read more »
Kenya: TV Comedian Eric Omondi Charged With Creating a Disturbance
TV comedian Eric Omondi Otieno has been charged with an offence of creating disturbance. Read more »
Kenya: Five in Court for Torching Building Housing UDA Offices in Siaya
Five people suspected to be part of a group that torched United Democratic Alliance offices in Siaya were yesterday arraigned in court charged with arson. Read more »
Kenya: Haki Africa Seek Suspension of Bungei's Protest Demobilizer Over Use of Force
HAKI Africa, a Mombasa-based rights organization, now wants the police officer accused of unleashing brutal force on a press car during Azimio protests suspended for… Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises 'Balanced' Probe Over Brute Force on Azimio Media Car
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has promised to ensure accountability on the use of excessive force against news reporters caught up in a confrontation between Azimio… Read more »
Kenya: Police Service Commision to Interview 12 Candidates for Deputy IG Post
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) will today vet 12 candidates who were last week shortlisted to the position of the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Kicks Off the Parliamentary Process to Address Odinga Demands With a Meeting At State House
President William Ruto has kicked off the process of addressing demands by Opposition chief Raila Odinga, with a meeting of the parliamentary leadership at State House. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Commits to Serve as Hub for Dialogue on Environmental Law
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that Kenya is ready to lead in convening dialogue among African judiciaries. Read more »
Africa: Kenya's CJ Koome Urges Africa-Led Efforts to Enrich Jurisprudence On Environmental Law #AfricaClimateHope
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for enhanced knowledge sharing among African judiciaries to enrich jurisprudence on environmental law. Read more »