May 23
Kenya: Kenya Power Urges Total Ban On Copper Exports to Curb Vandalism
Kenya Power is calling for a total ban on copper exports to curb rampant vandalism of power infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Endorses Renaming SGBV Court the Gender Justice Court
Chief Justice Martha Koome has endorsed recommendations by a Judiciary committee to rename the specialised Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Court, the Gender Justice Court. Read more »
May 19
Kenya: LSK Declares Planned Police Deployment to Haiti Unlawful
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti unlawful, days after the move was challenged in court. In a statement, the LSK urged… Read more »
May 22
Kenya: Kisii Administration CECM Faces Ouster Over Forgey, Skewed Hiring
Kisii County Assembly has constituted a Select Committee to probe the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Administration over forgery. Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Legislators Commence Probe On Inflated KICC Renovations Contract
Questions have emerged over the actual tax utilized during the renovations conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in preparation for the Africa Climate… Read more »
Kenya: 422 Witnesses to Testify in Manslaughter Case Against Shakahola Cult Leader Mackenzie, 94 Others
The prosecution has lined up 422 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 others. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Govt Pathologist Seeks Sh100mn for Operational Costs for Shakahola Deaths' Probe
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has requested an additional Sh100 million funding for pathology and forensic services on the ongoing probe on Shakahola Cult Deaths. Read more »
May 16
Kenya: The Race to Raise Blood Money to Halt an Execution
A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief when he was granted a temporary reprieve this week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Lawmakers Question State House Budget Amid Economic Hardship
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over State House's budget following revelations it plans to spend Sh7.9 billion on recurrent expenditure in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
May 15
East Africa: Warning Sounds About Fake Breast Cancer Drug Reported in Kenya
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the sale of a false batch of cancer medicine identified as Herceptin 440 mg (Trastuzumab 440mg) reported to… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Commitment to Support the Judiciary
The Executive will continue to support the Judiciary to serve Kenyans better, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Prosecution Drops Fraud Case Against City Businessman Parminder Manku
A Nairobi court Monday discontinued a Sh71 million fraud case against businessman Parminder Singh Manku and his associates after the Public Prosecutor filed for a withdrawal. Read more »
May 11
Kenya: President Ruto Enacts Civil Society Law After Decade-Long Wait
A law enacted more than a decade ago to govern civil society organisations has now been operationalised, President William Ruto has announced. Read more »
May 10
Kenya: Muteti, Stephen Mbugi, Tabitha Wanyama Among 20 Appointed As High Court Judges
Senior Director in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Alexander Muteti is among twenty High Court Judges appointed by President William Ruto following… Read more »
May 08
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body to Rope in Small Traders in Fight Against Fake Goods
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has said it is committed to helping small traders fight counterfeits that hurt genuine businesses. Read more »
May 06
Kenya: NCPB MD Sent Home Amid Fertilizer Scandal, Replaced By Samuel Kirogo
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has suspended Joseph Kimote as MD amid fertilizer scandal charges. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Directs Magistrates Courts to Finalise All Cases Over 3 Years
Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates' Courts to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalize all cases pending in court for over three years. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Migori Court Assistant to Be Charged With Obtaining a Bribe
The Public Prosecutor has approved charges against a Court Assistant in Migori who obtained a Sh20,000 bribe promising an accused person a lenient sentence Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Former Murang'a Governor Wa Iria Finally Charged After EACC Probe
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has been charged for conspiring to defraud the county Sh140 million during his tenure. Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Cum Preacher, James Wanjohi Denies Sh600mn Fraud Allegations
A businessman cum preacher, James Wanjohi, has denied allegations that he obtained Sh 600 million after defrauding 4,000 Kenyans while promising them Visas to travel abroad. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: KQ Halts Flights to Kinshasa Over Continued Detention of 2 Staff
Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow over the continued detention of its two staff amid an allegation of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Attempting to Cross Flooded Areas to Be Charged With Attempted Suicide - CS Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says any Kenyan who attempts to cross a flooded area will be charged with attempted suicide. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Over Detention of Staff
Kenya Airways has suspended its flights to Kinshasa over what it terms as 'continued detention' of its staff. Read more »