March 08, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Skills-Based Program for Women Inmates
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has officially launched Carakana program to equip women inmates with various skills including cross stitching. Read more »
Kenya: Police Deploy on Key State House Roads to Counter Planned Raid By Odinga
The National Police Service has deployed dozens of police officers to man checkpoints on key roads leading to both State House Nairobi and Kisumu in a bid to counter anticipated… Read more »
Kenya: Pastoralists MPs Want Military to Lead North Rift Operation
Legislators within the Pastoralist Community have asked President William Ruto to invoke Article 241(3) of the constitution and have the military lead the operation to flush out… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: Stop Maligning My Name, I Will Sue You - Ex-CS Yatani Tells Nyakang'o
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has dismissed allegations of coercion by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o who claimed to have been forced to release Sh15.5… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kisii Residents Protest Over Questioning of Matiangi By DCI
A hundred of residents in Kisii went into the Streets of Kisii town to protest the questioning of former interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi at the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Halts Recruitment of New Media Council of Kenya Board Members
The High Court has upheld the petition challenging the recruitment of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Board. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi to Face Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Publishing False Information Charges
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi is set to face various charges including a conspiracy to commit a felony following allegations of a raid at his Karen home. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Trapped at DCI Headquarters as Scattered Supporters Mill Around
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi was trapped at Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Tuesday as agents pressed him over misinformation on an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Engaging Neighboring Countries to Curb Smuggling of Illicit Firearms
Kenya is now engaging her neighbours to rein in cross-border smuggling of illegal firearms that have been fuelling violent conflicts and crimes in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Honors DCI Summons Accompanied By 12 Lawyers
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi on Tuesday honored summons by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his Karen home raid claims. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Kenya: Media Council Castigates Newsrooms Over Fake News on Matiangi House Raid
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has faulted newsrooms that reported the alleged raid on former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi's home for failing to meet the… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: National Carrier Launches Trafficking in Persons Policy
National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ)on Monday launched its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Policy and Public Awareness Campaign in collaboration with the United Nations Office on… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Court Nullifies Victory of Lagdera MP Abdikadir Hussein Mohammed
It is a blow to Lagdera Member of P Abdikadir Hussein Mohammed after the High Court nullified his victory. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Extends Term of Police Reforms Taskforce to Include NYS
President William Ruto has extended the term of Taskforce on Police Reforms by two months to include National Youth Service (NYS) terms and conditions. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Upholds Victory of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi
The High Court has upheld the victory of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi's in the August 9 election. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: Probe Launched on Mysterious Death of DCI Officer in Nyamira
Police have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer whose body was found at the base of a cliff after a fall. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County Bans Boda-Boda in Posh Suburbs After Rising Crime
Kisumu County Government has suspended boda boda operations within Milimani and Tom Mboya estates following increased crime. Read more »
Kenya: Lugari Traders Warned Not to Sell Counterfeit, Expired Goods
Retail and wholesale shops in Lugari Sub County have been cautioned against selling fake and expired goods that threaten the consumers' health. Read more »
March 05, 2023
Kenya: Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Matiangi Back Home Amid Probe
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi is back in the country after a family trip abroad amid police investigations. Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Governor Extends an Olive Branch to Rivals After Court Victory
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says he is ready to work with everyone including his political nemesis for the sake of development in the region following his victory in court on… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Russia Lauds Kenya for Shunning 'Western Values' in Gay Rights Debate
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has backed the stance taken by top Kenyan government officials against homosexuality, and urged the country to remain firm. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Bashes Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Rights, Says MPs to Fight Back
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Supreme Court ruling that paved way for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community the rights to form a… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Supreme Court Decision on Gay Rights Demonic, Repugnant
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights and the ongoing debate surrounding the subject, terming it demonic. Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Demands Status Update From DCI, DPP on Nandi Goldmine Blast That Killed 3
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has asked for a status update on an investigation into a deadly blast at a mine in Nandi that claimed three lives on January 23. Read more »
Kenya: Tana River Finance Chief Arrested With Sh2.7 Million in Undeclared Cash at Malindi Airport
Police officers attached to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) have arrested Tana River County's Chief Finance Officer with Sh2.7 million in cash. Read more »