October 09, 2025
Kenya: Burale Sues Alex Mwakideu and Ex-Wife for Sh20mn Over Defamation
Pastor and motivational speaker Robert Burale has filed a Sh20 million defamation suit against radio presenter Alex Mwakideu and his former wife Rozina Mwakideu over a YouTube… Read more »
Kenya: ID Photos of 70,000 Users May Have Been Leaked, Discord Says
Discord, a messaging platform popular with gamers, says official ID photos of around 70,000 users have potentially been leaked after a cyber-attack. Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows AG to File Objection to Ruto's Inclusion in Suit Challenging Appointment of 21 Advisors
The High Court has allowed the Attorney General to file a Preliminary Objection opposing the inclusion of President William Ruto as a respondent in a petition challenging the… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Kenya: IEBC Clears Candidates Ahead of November 27 Mini-Polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced the clearance of aspirants nominated by various political parties to contest in the upcoming by-elections… Read more »
Kenya: Hate Speech Case Against MP Salasya Referred to NCIC for Review
The hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been referred to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for review and recommendations before it… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sounds Alarm On Synthetic Drug 'Havoc' and Shifting Traficking Trends At Global Forum
Kenya has issued a stark warning at a major international narcotics conference, highlighting the "ever-present threat" of illicit drugs and a dangerous global shift towards potent… Read more »
Kenya: 30 Year-Old Kilgoris Man Gets Life for Child Defilement
A Kilgoris court sentenced 30-year-old Benard Yegon Kibet to life imprisonment for defiling a six-year-old child. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Seeks UN Support to Bolster Preparedness for 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appealed for enhanced technical and strategic support from the United Nations (UN) ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »
Kenya: Busia County Woman Rep Decries Delay in Sanitary Pad Distribution
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has slammed the Ministry of Gender, for failing to provide adequate sanitary pads to schoolgirls, especially those from poor… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Kenya: Elderly Man Dies At Bungoma Law Courts While Waiting for Case to Be Heard
An elderly man has died at the Bungoma Law Courts while -waiting for his case to be heard, despite his matter being listed as a priority. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Nyota Program, a Sh50k Gamble to Win Back Gen Z
Two years to the next General Election, President William Ruto is betting big on the youth, the same restless generation that filled the streets and social media timelines… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Financial Crimes
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reiterated its commitment to combate money laundering, terrorism financing, and organized crime through enhanced financial… Read more »
Kenya: Seven Suspects Charged in Over Sh7mn Sha Fraud
Seven people were on Monday charged with defruading the Social Health Authority (SHA) of more than Sh7 million through falsified medical claims. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Discuss Enhancing Partnership in Law Enforcement and Security
Kenya and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in law enforcement, security, and border management, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Silence On Abducted Nationals Abroad Sparks Tough Questions
Kenya's continued silence over the abduction of its nationals in foreign countries is drawing criticism, as families and rights groups accuse the government of abandoning citizens… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Kenya: Senate's Constitutional Amendment Bill Gains Momentum in Public Hearings
BUSIA, Kenya, Oct 6 - The Senate's proposal to widen its legislative and oversight mandate has received strong public backing, with Kenyans urging lawmakers to give the Upper House… Read more »
Kenya: One More Illegal Firearm Surrendered in Elgeyo Marakwet, Bringing Total to 281 Under Voluntary Disarmament Drive
Security agencies in Elgeyo Marakwet County have received another illegal firearm voluntarily surrendered by a resident as part of the ongoing peaceful disarmament campaign aimed… Read more »
Kenya: Stanchart to Resume Pension Verification After Court Lifts Freeze
The Standard Chartered Kenya Pension Fund will resume the verification exercise for 629 appellants in the long-running 2021 pension dispute, following a High Court ruling that… Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest Two Suspects With Elephant Tusks Worth Sh1.1 Mn in Maralal
The National Police Service (NPS) officers, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), have arrested two suspects in Maralal Town, Samburu County, for possession of… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Deal With Tea Cartels to Improve Bonuses - Kindiki
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers of the government's firm commitment to eliminate cartels in the sector in a bid to increase bonuses following depressed pay… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Extends Oversight to Busia, Targets Border Operations and Stalled Projects
Senators have pitched tent in Busia County this week under the Senate Mashinani initiative, focusing on the efficiency of cross-border trade, regional integration, and stalled… Read more »
October 05, 2025
Kenya: 'He Failed to Advise Himself' - Sudi Tears Into Gachagua Over Mentorship Claim
Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, questioning his credibility to mentor other leaders after what he termed a series… Read more »
October 03, 2025
Kenya: Stay in Haiti or Come Home? Kenyan Officers Await Decision On Their Fate After UN Vote
Kenya's role in gang-ravaged Haiti stands at a crossroads after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to wind down the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission and… Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Confirms Jubilee As Party of Choice for 2027 State House Bid
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has officially declared his bid for the presidency on a Jubilee Party ticket, signaling a fresh phase in the party's revival efforts… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Exempts Kenyans From Law That Bars Foreigners in Certain Sectors
The government has assured Kenyans doing business in Tanzania that they will not be affected by the recently introduced Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for… Read more »
