Kenya: Senate Clarifies Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill Does Not Extend Term Limits

The Senate has dismissed claims circulating in sections of civil society that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to extend the terms of the President,… Read more »

Kenya: Ipoa Seeks 21-Day Custodial Orders in Probe of Fatal Shooting of Two Boda Boda Riders in Makongeni

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has sought 21 days of custodial orders to complete investigations into the fatal shooting of two boda boda riders in Makongeni,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Seeks Japan's Backing for Prof Phoebe Okowa's Candidacy At the International Court of Justice

Kenya has called on Japan to support the country's candidate, Professor Phoebe Okowa, in the upcoming elections for judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Read more »

Kenya: Police Nab 300 in Nairobi Security Crackdown

Police have apprehended at least 300 suspects in a major security operation targeting criminal gangs linked to a surge in muggings in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »

Kenya: Media Council Defends Law Society's Faith Odhiambo After She Joins Ruto's Protest Panel

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has defended Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, faulting sections of the media for what it termed 'unwarranted and unjustified… Read more »

Kenya: NPSC - Constitutional Police Officer Expectations

A cardinal rule of public service is that once you leave office, you should at the very least gift it your silence in public discourse. Without any intent to undermine, it must be… Read more »

Kenya: NACADA Strikes Major Blow to Nairobi's Illicit Brew Cartels in Kawangware Raid

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)-led multi-agency team delivered a decisive strike against… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials from Nine Newly Appointed Envoys to Kenya

President William Ruto on Wednesday received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya at State House, Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Human Rights activist Boniface Mwangi has announced his 2027 Presidential bid. Read more »

Kenya: 'Lost Generation' - Uthiru Chief Targets Gen Zs in Corporal Punishment Push

Kiambu's Uthiru Location Chief has stirred public debate after calling for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, arguing that its abolition has fueled indiscipline… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Establishes Op-Led 11-Member Multi-Agency Team to Steer Anti-Graft Fight

President William Ruto has unveiled an 11-member multi-agency team to coordinate his administration's anti-corruption efforts, in a move aimed at tightening the fight against graft… Read more »

Kenya: 'One Man's Landing Not a Crisis' - Murkomen Says Police Ready to Contain Gachagua

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed security concerns over the anticipated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Launches 100-Day Rapid Results Initiative Targeting Illicit Alcohol

The government has launched a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) targeting the manufacture, sale, and consumption of illicit alcohol, in what officials describe as a decisive… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's Protest Victim Reparation Scheme Splits Central Kenya

A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots. Read more »

Kenya: 'Soko Huru' Senate - Who Pocketed Sh150mn to Save a Governor?

President William Ruto's latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment… Read more »

Kenya: Five Witnesses Lined Up in Assault Case Against Comedian's Attacker

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has lined up five witnesses in a case where comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, was assaulted during the Kutit… Read more »

Kenya: KNH Gets New Acting CEO in Wake of Twin CEO Row, Patient Murders

The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a leadership shake-up that comes against a backdrop of… Read more »

Kenya: Muturi, Makau Differ Over New Law to Compensate Protest Victims

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Convenes Wednesday for Kericho Governor Mutai's Impeachment Trial

The Senate will hold a special sitting on Wednesday to deliberate on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, following formal communication from the County Assembly of… Read more »

Kenya: Koome Warns Rising Cyberbullying of Judges Eroding Confidence in Courts

Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial… Read more »

Kenya: 15 Witnesses to Testify As Murder Trial Against Ex-Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid Resumes At Kibera Law Courts

The Office of Director of Public Prosecution has lined up over 15 witnesses to testify in a murder trial involving former Pangani officer Ahmed RashidThe hearing is set to run from… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Threatens MPs With Arrest for Extortion As Raila Cautions Rot Scaring Away Investors

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have sounded stern warnings over rising cases of extortion and corruption in Parliament, saying the vice is undermining… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Residents Want Second Term Governors to Retire

Residents of Kisumu County have endorsed a recent survey that polled only 22 percent of Kenyans who are ready to reelect their Governors serving second term in office to any other… Read more »

Kenya: Court Rules Transgender Woman's Rights Violated in Prison, Hospital

An Eldoret Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a transgender woman were violated after she was subjected to involuntary body searches and forced medical examinations… Read more »

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto's criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public… Read more »