June 21
Kenya: Azimio Demands Resignation of Top Police Chiefs Following Protester's Death
Azimio La Umoja has demanded the immediate resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei for failing to protect Kenyans… Read more »
Kenya: Mother Accuses Police of Negligence After Son Is Shot Dead During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The mother of Rex Kanyike Masai, the 29-year-old man shot dead by police during Thursday's anti-Finance Bill protests, has recounted the events leading to her son's death. Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Shooting of Protestor During Anti-Finance Bill Demonstrations
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has this morning opened probe into the fatal shooting of Rex Kanyike Masai on Thursday evening during the anti-Finance Bill… Read more »
June 20
Kenya: Dozens Arrested During Anti-Finance Bill Protests in Nairobi, Major Towns
Dozens of protesters were arrested during Thursday's anti-finance bill protests across the country that left over 200 others injured. Read more »
Kenya: Police Drop Probe Against Worldcoin, Paving the Way for Its Return to Kenya
Police have dropped the investigation against Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project by Tools for Humanity, potentially clearing the way for its return to Kenya. This development… Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Says Taxation Key for Development Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Central Organization of Trade Unions, (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli sayus taxation is key for development amid countrywide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Engage Police in Running Battles
Anti- Finance Bill demonstrators in Kisumu engaged police in running battles as they lit bonfires on the road. Read more »
June 19
Kenya: Kenyan Police Chief Meets Haitian Officials Ahead of Deployment
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Tuesday met with a delegation from Haiti police in Nairobi ahead of the planned deployment of Kenya's police units to lead a… Read more »
June 18
Kenya: MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults On Journalists During Nairobi Protests
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday's protests in Nairobi's Central Business District by security… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested During Finance Bill Demonstrations
A section of Azimio La Umoja lawmakers has called for the immediate release of protesters who were arrested during demonstrations across the Central Business District (CBD) against… Read more »
Kenya: Litigants Urged to Appeal Judgments, Not Resort to Violence, After Magistrate Kivuti's Killing
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged litigants to appeal judgments they disagree with, rather than resorting to violence against judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: From Stones to Smartphones - How Gen Zs Are Transforming Protests in Kenya
Initially dismissed as apathetic to national concerns, Gen Z is now transforming the nature of protests in Kenya, vigorously advocating for their rights. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Promises to Enhance Security for Judges, Judicial Officers, Staff
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that immediate steps were being taken to ensure the safety of court premises, especially to protect Judges, Judicial Officers and staff in… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Occupy Parliament Protestors
Police officers on Tuesday lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse a section of Occupy Parliament activists as they attempted to converge at various spot in the Nairobi Central… Read more »
Kenya: Lawyers Society Condemns Police Ban On Finance Bill 2024 Protests, Threaten Legal Action
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has threatened legal action against Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei for banning the protests against Finance Bill 2024, despite prior… Read more »
Kenya: International Conference Rallies Partners to Fight Counterfeits
Kenya hosted a successful anti-counterfeit conference bringing together 575 delegates and speakers from 22 countries globally. Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up Around Parliament As Planned Demonstrations Declared Illegal
Security has been enhanced around Parliament as Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei outlawed the planned demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
June 17
Kenya: JSC Prohibits Use of Make-Shift Court Structures After Killing of Magistrate in Makadara
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 17 - The Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) has announced that its officers will no longer provide services in make-shift structures, as part of a new raft of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Security Measures for Judiciary After Killing of Magistrate Monica Kivuti
President William Ruto has directed the police to guarantee the security of judicial officers following the killing of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti by a senior… Read more »
June 16
Kenya: Courts Will Be Closed Nationwide On Tuesday to Mourn Slain Magistrate Monica Kivuti
Chief Justice Martha Koome has ordered the closure of all courts across Kenya on Tuesday to mourn the tragic death of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti, who was shot at… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Vows to Fight 'Free Reign' By Police Officers in Courts
The Law Society of Kenya(LSK) has raised concern over unchecked access by police officers to courts and Judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Petitions for Autonomous Judiciary Police Unit
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is set to petition the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to anchor the Judiciary Police Unit with a countrywide presence to secure… Read more »
June 14
Kenya: DPP Closes Arguments in 2018 Sharon Otieno Murder Case Against Obado
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its arguments in the 2018 Sharpon Otieno murder case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Condemns Shooting of Magistrate In Court
The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary. Read more »