June 02
Kenya: Ruto Hails Security Gains Against Al-Shabaab in North Eastern Region
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening security and accelerating development projects across Northern Kenya, saying peace and stability… Read more »
Kenya: Former Catholic Priest Arrested Over Alleged Treasonous Social Media Posts
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 44-year-old former priest over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful… Read more »
June 01
Kenya: Police Clash With Nanyuki Protesters Over Proposed Ebola Facility As Tensions Escalate
Anti-riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki on Monday as demonstrations against a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase turned… Read more »
May 29
Kenya: EACC Arrests Kitutu Central Dcio, Corporal Over Over Alleged Sh 40,000 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two senior police officers in Kisii County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests Kenya Power Staff Over Ksh30,000 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power employee and an accomplice for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to reconnect electricity to a… Read more »
Kenya: Ogamba Dissolves Utumishi School Board After Probe Exposes Safety Failures
The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday's dormitory fire… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Appoints Justice Wanjiru Karanja Acting Court of Appeal President Ahead of June Election
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term… Read more »
Kenya: Viral AI Satire Turns Ebola Policy Into Political Theatre in Kenya
A wave of AI-generated satire and heated political commentary is sweeping across Kenyan social media platforms following reports that the United States is weighing plans to manage… Read more »
Kenya: Students Arrested After Deadly Utumishi School Arson
Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested eight students linked to the planning and execution of a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Halts Establishment of Ebola Quarantine Facilities Linked to U.S
The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily barring the establishment or operation of any Ebola-related quarantine, isolation or treatment facilities in Kenya under… Read more »
Kenya: Only Seven Victims Identified After Deadly Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
Officials investigating the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have confirmed that only seven of the 16 victims have so far been positively identified. Read more »
Kenya: PS Muhia Inspects Kilgoris GK Prison Projects, Promises Budget Support
Salome Wairimu Muhia Biacco has called on communities to support offenders released on probation, saying successful reintegration is key to reducing repeat offences and easing… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Rights Group Moves to Block Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility for U.S. Citizens
Katiba Institute has filed a petition in court seeking to stop the proposed establishment of a quarantine facility in Kenya for American citizens exposed to Ebola and other highly… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Denies Forcing Transport Leaders to Call Off Strike, Defends Fuel Subsidy Strategy
President William Ruto has denied claims that his administration pressured transport sector leaders into calling off their strike, insisting the decision was reached voluntarily… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Mourns Victims of Deadly Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the nation in mourning the victims of the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed the lives of students and left… Read more »
Kenya: DP Kindiki Says Govt to Support Families of Deadly Gilgil School Fire Tragedy Victims
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has mourned the 16 students who died in the tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, while assuring affected families of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says He Will Exit If Denied Second Term, Vows No Post-Election Violence
President William Ruto has said he will accept it if he does not secure a second term in office, insisting that his political future ultimately rests in God's hands, while at the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officers' Children Among Most Affected As Murkomen Assures Full Probe Into Utumishi Girls Fire
The government has pledged a comprehensive investigation into the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, as the country comes to terms with a tragedy that… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Utumishi Girls Fire Victims Killed in Dormitory Blaze, Orders Focus On Rescue, Treatment
President William Ruto has mourned the victims of the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where students were killed after a dormitory blaze, describing the incident… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Party Sues Govt Over Alleged Underfunding of Political Parties Fund
The Jubilee Party has filed an urgent case at the High Court in Nairobi, accusing the government of failing to properly allocate and release funds to the Political Parties Fund as… Read more »
Kenya: CS Cheptumo Appeals for Privacy for Students Affected By Deadly Fire At Utumishi Girls Academy
Respect for privacy has been urged for learners and families affected by a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School, which has left several students dead and others… Read more »
Kenya: Court Blocks Property Auctions in Cytonn Liquidation Dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28-The High Court has halted the sale of Cytonn-linked properties and suspended the auction of The Alma and other disputed assets for 60 days, in fresh… Read more »
Kenya: Utumishi Girls Fire - Grieving Families Search for Children As Death Toll Rises to 15
Grief-stricken families gathered at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday, seeking answers after a midnight fire tore through a school dormitory, leaving at least 15… Read more »
Kenya: Utumishi Girls Academy Death Toll Rises to 15 As Over 100 Students Hospitalised
The death toll from the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has risen to 15, with more than 100 students hospitalised with injuries as rescue and emergency response efforts… Read more »
May 27
Kenya: High Court Orders Parliament to Reveal National Prayer Breakfast Budget Within 30 Days
The High Court has ordered Parliament to release detailed budget information for the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast within 30 days, in a ruling that reinforces public access to… Read more »
