Kenya: Child Trafficking Suspect Arraigned As Detectives Rescue 22 Girls in Mombasa

A 27-year-old man accused of running an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation network disguised as rescue centres has been arraigned in Mombasa after detectives rescued… Read more »

Kenya: Court Upholds Dari Business Park Auction, Gives Tuju 30 Days to Save Entim Sidai

The High Court has upheld the auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Dari Business Park and declined to reverse its transfer, while granting a limited stay preserving… Read more »

Kenya: Search and Rescue Continues After Boat Capsizes

Search and rescue operations are ongoing after a boat capsized at the Kwa Bruno Channel near the LAPSSET area in Lamu County. Read more »

Kenya: Court Declares Prosecution of Consensual Adolescent Peer Relationships Unconstitutional

The High Court has delivered a landmark judgment declaring that the application of Kenya's Sexual Offences Act to prosecute adolescents engaged in consensual, non-coercive peer… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Nullifies Summons, Arrest Warrants Against Prosecutor in Kajiado Case

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured a major legal victory after the High Court in Kajiado nullified summons and arrest warrants issued against a… Read more »

Kenya: MCA Suspended Over Alleged Disparaging Remarks Against Ruto and Homabay Governor

The Siaya County Assembly has suspended East Asembo MCA Gordon Onguru over alleged disparaging remarks against President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Read more »

Kenya: Kuria Says He Will Back Gachagua If He Makes 2027 Ballot

Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has raised questions over former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's prospects of contesting the 2027 presidential election, saying he… Read more »

Kenya: FIDA Gives Government 40 Days to Act On Rising Femicide Cases

Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government, demanding urgent action to address the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV)… Read more »

Kenya: DIG Lagat Announces Senior Police Transfers, Names New Traffic Commandant

Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat has announced a fresh round of senior police transfers and appointments, with Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin… Read more »

Kenya: Court Sets May 21 Directions in Adan Mohamed KRA Appointment Row

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has moved to enforce procedural timelines in a petition challenging the appointment of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism Financing At Paris Conference

Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation, enhanced intelligence sharing, and sustained global partnerships in the fight against terrorism financing, amid rising… Read more »

Ethiopia: EU Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ethiopia Citing Cooperation On Migrant Readmissions

The Council of the European Union has lifted restrictive visa measures imposed on Ethiopia in 2024, citing significant improvements in Addis Ababa's cooperation on the readmission… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Denies Radicalisation Claims, Says Taxes and BRT Rollout to Blame

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of fuelling public anger and "radicalising" Kenyans through its handling of the economy, transport sector… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Restricts Comments Amid Backlash Over Statement Denying Arrest of Nairobi OCS

The National Police Service (NPS) has come under sharp public criticism after dismissing reports surrounding the arrest of Nairobi Central OCS Dishen Ongoya as "entirely erroneous… Read more »

Kenya: Orengo Calls for Urgent Probe Into Alleged Police Brutality During Anti-Govt Protests

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for urgent and independent investigations into alleged police brutality during recent anti-government protests, accusing security agencies of… Read more »

Kenya: Kibera Court Releases 220 Fuel Protest Suspects On Sh5,000 Cash Bail Each

The Kibera Law Courts have released 220 suspects arrested during the recent fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. Read more »

Kenya: Over 100 Fuel Protest Suspects Arraigned At Kibera Law Courts Over Nairobi CBD Demonstrations

More than 100 suspects arrested during the recent fuel price protests were on Tuesday arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic within Nairobi's… Read more »

Kenya: Calm Returns to Parts of the Country Amid Intensified Security Opeations Over Fuel Protest

Calm gradually returned to several parts of the country on Tuesday as security agencies intensified patrols and deployed additional officers to contain unrest linked to the ongoing… Read more »

Kenya: LSK Defends Nairobi Central OCS Arrested for Freeing Protesters in Fuel Strike

The Law Society of Kenya has defended Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya over his decision to release dozens of suspects arrested during Monday's… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Central OCS Dishen Ongoya Hospitalised After Arrest Over Fuel Protest Detainees

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya was Tuesday evening admitted to hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest over… Read more »

Kenya: TikTok Removes 820,000 Videos in Kenya Safety Crackdown

NAIROBI,Kenya,May 19-TikTok has taken down 820,552 videos in Kenya in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Read more »

Kenya: Business Lobby Flags Sh12bn Illicit Tobacco Threat in New Bill

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that the proposed amendments to Kenya's tobacco control laws, under the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill,… Read more »

Kenya: LSK Demands Audit of G-to-G Fuel Deal, Questions Stalled Prosecution of Energy Officials

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded an immediate forensic audit of the controversial Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement framework, as pressure mounts on… Read more »

Kenya: Matatu Strike Drags Into Second Day After Government Talks Collapse

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Commuters face another day of disruption after talks between the government and matatu operators failed to produce a breakthrough Monday, prolonging a… Read more »

Kenya: Long Queues, Empty Roads in Witethie As Matatu Strike Enters Day Two

Commuters across most parts of Kenya faced a second consecutive day of transport paralysis on Tuesday after matatu operators maintained a nationwide suspension of services over… Read more »