November 15, 2022
Kenya: Shioso Takes Over as National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Commandant
Former Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso has assumed his new role as the Commandant National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Read more »
Kenya: 21-Year-Old Man Linked to a Spate of Murders in Migori Arrested Disguised as a Woman
Police in Migori county on Monday arrested a 21-year-old man blamed for a several murders after his concealed identity was blown up. Read more »
Kenya: Adamson Bungei Appointed New Nairobi Police Boss
Baringo County police commander Adamson Bungei has been named as the new Nairobi police chief in changes announced by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. Read more »
Kenya: Fact Check | Widely-Circulated Street Mugging Footage an Incident in Guyana, Not Nairobi
A viral video clip showing an apparent street mugging in Nairobi, Kenya, suggesting spiraling crime in recent weeks is false. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: We Have Had It - Kindiki Warns Bandits in the North Rift
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed a renewed fight against cattle rustlers and bandits that have continued to wreak havoc in parts of the North Rift region. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million for Leads on Al-Shabaab's Financial Flows
The United States government has offered a $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for any leads on illicit financial flows in a bid to degrade the capabilities of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: 12 Cops Refuse to Take Plea in Baby Pendo Murder Case, Demand Special Court
Twelve police officers facing murder charges for the murder of Baby Pendo, a 6-month old child, at the height of 2017 election protests in Kisumu have declined to plead. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Issues One-Month Amnesty to Illegal Weapons Owners to Return Them
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has declared a one-month amnesty for individuals who own weapons illegally to surrender them or else face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Sakaja Baffled By Sh21 Billion Legal Fees Pending Bill
Even as the Nairobi County Government grapples with hefty pending bills amounting to billions of shillings, Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised an eyebrow over Sh21 billion pending… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Increase Counties to 52
A lawmaker is seeking to amend the constitution to increase the number of counties from the current 47 to 52 devolved units through a referendum. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Kenya: CJ Koome Urges ELRC Court to Expedite Pending Cases Within 100 Days
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the newly elected Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Justice Byram Ongaya and his team to focus on the 2,843… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows EACC to Recover Sh8.9 Million Embezzled By Former PS Nabutola
The High court has allowed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover Sh8.9 million embezzled from the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) by former Tourism Principal… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Police to Tackle Insecurity Including Frequent Muggings
President William Ruto has asked the police to tackle insecurity in the country including muggings and cattle rustling. Read more »
November 13, 2022
Kenya: Sakaja to Meet IG Koome Over Rising Insecurity in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson says he will meet the Inspector General of police this week to address cases of growing insecurity in the city. Read more »
Kenya: Stop or You Will Be Forced to - President Ruto to Leaders Fueling Conflict in the North Rift
President William Ruto has assured that the government will crack down on individuals fanning conflict that has contributed to insecurity in North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: Withdraw All Politically Instigated Cases, Gachagua Tells DPP Haji
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji to withdraw all the wrongly instituted cases due to what he termed as political… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Vows Fight Against Illegal Brew, Counterfeit Stamps
President William Ruto has vowed to fight againstillegal brews,counterfeit stamps and uncertified products that are harmful. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Keen on Restoring Security in Kerio Valley - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the Government will take firm measures to restore security in Kerio Valley. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: Suspect in Willie Kimani Murder Trial Asks for Special Diet
One of the convicted police officers in the Willie Kimani murder case on Friday asked the court to order the prison provide him with a special diet. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officers Justified to Use Firearms in Only 5 Instances - Koome
When is a police officer justified to shoot? Read more »
Kenya: I Have No Blood Relations With CJ Koome, Newly Sworn IG Says
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has clarified that he is not in any way related to Chief Justice Martha Koome as some people have alleged. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Vows Decisive Action Against Criminals After Taking Office
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has put criminals on notice following increased crime in the parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Japhet Koome Sworn in as New Police Inspector General
Japhet Koome has been sworn in as the new Inspector General of Police. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: Court Throws Out U.S.$60 Million Corruption Case Against DP Gachagua
The Anti-Corruption Court has terminated the Sh7.3 billion corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin withdrew the… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Gideon Moi Withdraws From EALA Race, to Back Another Candidate
Kenya National Union National Chairman Gideon Moi has withdrawn from the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) race. Read more »