March 20, 2023
Kenya: Businesses in Kisii Operating Normally As Traders Avoid Azimio Protests
Business went on as usual Monday in Kisii town as a number of traders opened their businesses with many of the residents saying they are already straining to make a living and… Read more »
Kenya: Madzayo, Wandayi Among Opposition Leaders Arrested During Azimio Protests
Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo and National Assembly Minority Opiyo Wandayi are among leaders who have been taken in police custody as Azimio La Umoja One Kenya supporters… Read more »
Kenya: No Azimio Demos Yet in Opposition Stronghold County of Mombasa
As police engaged the opposition supporters in the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori counties, Mombasa remained generally peaceful for the better part of Monday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Demonstrators Gain Access to KICC as Several Arrested
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrators have gained access to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Odinga Supporters at KICC
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse dozens of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya protestors who stormed the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) accompanied by a section of… Read more »
Kenya: Police Cordon Off Jeevanjee Gardens, Aga Khan Walk, Tom Mboya Monument in Nairobi
Police has cordoned off most public spaces in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) as they enforce the directive by Nairobi Police Boss Adamson Bungei not to allow any… Read more »
Kenya: Security Tight Around State House Ahead of Odinga Protest March
Security was heightened on roads around State House, Nairobi Monday ahead of a protest march by Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
March 19, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Police Chief Says Planned Azimio Protests Illegal, Cites Order Act
Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei has termed planned Azimio protests in the capital illegal citing failure by opposition leaders to adhere to provisions of the Public Order Act. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Kenya: Should Odinga Even Catch a Cold on Monday, President Ruto, Gachagua Will Be Held Accountable - Sifuna
Azimio legislators have warned that should anything happen to their leader Raila Odinga including catching a cold, President William Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua will be held… Read more »
Kenya: We're Worried of Odinga's Life After Gachagua Remarks - Sifuna
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna says the party is worried about the safety of its leader Raila Odinga following remarks by a top government official. Read more »
Kenya: Stolen Election Kits Didn't Interfere With 2022 Polls - IEBC CEO Marjan
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed allegations that the stolen Electronic Voter Identification Devices (EVID) laptops and Biometric Voter… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Shadrack Mose as Solicitor General
President William Ruto has apointed Shadrack John Mose as the Solicitor General. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Opposition Free to Demonstrate, But Avoid Disruptions, Deaths
President William Ruto has now stated that the opposition is free to demonstrate but should avoid any loss of life during the exercise. Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks Political Support as Multi-Agency Force Moves to Crash Bandits
The government has challenged legislators from the North Rift to take more responsibility in the fight against the banditry menace, as security agencies intensify their offensive… Read more »
Kenya: Nyali MP Mohamed Ali Seeks Total Ban of Gay Discussions, Publication
Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali wants a total ban on discussion, publication and dissemination that has to do with Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Queer. Read more »
Kenya: Mohamed Ali Says Life in Danger After Office Shot At
Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali now claims his life is in danger following an attack at his official Constituency office in Nyali on Tuesday. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: Rights Lobby, IJM, Urges Enhanced Trauma-Focused Care in Justice System
International Justice Mission (IJM), a global non-government organization focused on human rights, law and law enforcement has called for enhanced trauma-informed care services… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: The U.S. Will Advance Efforts to Protect Gay Rights - Whitman
The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says the United States will safeguard the rights of the LGBTQI+ community. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Joins India's Supreme Court Bench in Constitutional Case Proceedings
Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday joined India's Supreme Court bench during a hearing on a constitutional court on invitation of her host Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: Hate Speech Has Gone Down Since the Elections - Kobia
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) says hate speech has significantly gone down since the election period with only 44 reported cases. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Premier League Match Fixing Suspects Released on Bail
Three match fixing suspects arrested last Friday in Roysambu, a Russian, a Ugandan and a Kenyan, have been released on a Sh300,000 bond and sureties of the same after appearing in… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Kenya: Police, Insurance Consortium Fixing Medical Scheme Hitches - Spokesperson
National Police Service says it is working closely with consortium of insurers tasked with providing medical cover for police to resolve the current service accessibility… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Kenya: Judiciary Deems Jeremiah Kioni's Contempt Case Premature
The Judiciary has clarified that the news circulating in sections of the media insinuating that the Supreme Court has slotted a contempt case against Jubilee Party's Secretary… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: Senate Education Committee Raises Alarm Over Illegal Schools in Estates
Members of the Senate Education Committee on Thursday raised concerns over the rise of private schools in the country with claims that some are operating illegally. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Probe Sh6 Billion Disbursement to Buy Telkom Kenya Four Days to Polls
The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is set to commence an inquiry into the disbursement of Sh6 billion to Telkom Kenya to facilitate the exit of Helios… Read more »