Kenya: Reform Group Demands End to Use of Live Ammunition in Neighbourhoods

The Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG), a coalition of civil society organizations and legal watchdogs, has called on the Executive to "unequivocally uphold the Constitution, halt… Read more »

Kenya: Killer Squads Do Not Exist in Our Police Formations - Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims regarding the existence of a so-called "killer squad" within Kenya's police formations. Read more »

Kenya: Pathologist Seeks 14 Days to Probe Non-Traumatic Bleeding in Custodial Death

Government pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa has requested two weeks to complete a conclusive autopsy report on Julia Wangui, a young protester who died while in police custody following… Read more »

Kenya: Anyone Who Absconds Duty or Reports Late Will Be Treated As a Ghost Worker - CS Ruku

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, has issued a warning to civil servants who report late or fail to show up for duty, declaring they will henceforth be treated as… Read more »

Kenya: Nearly 1,500 Face Terrorism and Malicious Damage Charges Arising From Protests

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that nearly 1,500 people have been arrested in connection with the widespread violence and destruction reported during… Read more »

Kenya: 16 Police Stations Targeted in 'Anarchist' Attacks During Protests - Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that 16 police stations and posts were attacked and either burnt or severely damaged during violent nationwide protests… Read more »

Kenya: Burial of 12-Year-Old Killed By Stray Bullet Underway in Ndumberi

The burial of 12-year-old Bridget Nekesa, who was tragically killed by a stray bullet during the July 7 Saba Saba protests, is underway in Ndumberi, Kiambu County. Read more »

Kenya: Is Washington Influencing Gachagua to Cripple Anti-Govt Protests?

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea to protesting youth to abandon the streets and register as voters in readiness for the 2027 General Election has ignited an online… Read more »

Kenya: 94 Applicants Eyeing COA Judge Slots Among Over 2,600 Seeking Court Jobs

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received a total of 2,679 applications for various judicial positions as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance capacity. Read more »

Kenya: Maraga Faults Ruto's 'Shoot in the Leg' Directive

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto's administration over recent remarks encouraging police to shoot protesters accused of looting, warning that… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Opens DCP's First Satellite Office in Seattle

Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has inaugurated the party's first satellite office in the United States, anchored on bolstering… Read more »

Kenya: IPOA Denies Clearing Lagat Yet Saying Probe On All Persons of Interest Active

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has dismissed claims that it has cleared Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat in connection with the death of blogger… Read more »

Kenya: Naivasha MP Calls Out DCI for Citing Annuled Law As She Snubs Summons

Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Njeri Kihara has declined to honour summons by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), citing a 2016 High Court ruling that declared… Read more »

Kenya: Matiang'i Dismisses Raila's Inter-Generational Conclave Proposal

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has dismissed Orange Democratic Leader leader Raila Odinga's recent proposal for an inter-generational conclave, branding it a… Read more »

Kenya: E-Filing System Failure Prompts Judiciary to Direct Court Users to Email

The Judiciary has advised court users to file urgent and time-bound cases via email as its e-Filing system continues to experience intermittent outages, disrupting access to… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Denies Misconduct in Custodial Death of Nanyuki Protester

The National Police Service (NPS) has denied allegations of police misconduct in the death of Julia Njoki, a Saba Saba protester arrested in Nanyuki, even as it assured public that… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21 in New Policy

Dubbed the National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse, the comprehensive framework by the Ministry of Interior and National… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21 in New National Drug Control Policy

The government is set to raise the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming, and selling alcohol from 18 to 21 years in a bold step aimed at combating the growing… Read more »

Kenya: 3 Suspects Arrested in Connection to Saba Saba Arson At Magunas Supermarket

Police in Meru have arrested three suspects linked to the July 7 arson attack on Magunas Supermarket, during the Saba Saba protests. Read more »

Kenya: MP Who Called Ruto 'Mad' Summoned By DCI Over Incitement

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned Naivasha lawmaker Jayne Kihara over alleged remarks deemed to undermine the authority of an unnamed public officer. Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Police, Protesters to Uphold Mutual Respect and the Law

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for mutual respect between citizens and security agencies during public demonstrations, emphasizing that peaceful coexistence is… Read more »

Kenya: No Deaths If Church Stopped Hate - Ruto

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to reject all perpetrators of hate and division in the country. Read more »

Kenya: IEBC to Discuss 'Ways and Means' to Build Confidence in Polls, Rebukes Premature Campaigns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has pledged to engage stakeholders in discussions aimed at restoring public confidence in Kenya's electoral processes,… Read more »

Kenya: DPP Approves Murder Charge On Police Officer Over Bonface Kariuki Murder

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved murder charges against Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa, the police officer accused of fatally shooting… Read more »

Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds SRC's Final Say On State Corporations Renumeration

The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an appeal by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Management Board challenging the Salaries and Remuneration Commission… Read more »