August 03, 2022
Kenya: Second Fugitive on U.S. Most Wanted List Arrested in Meru
Detectives drawn from the Serious Crimes Unit have arrested Abdi Hussein Ahmed alias Abu Khadi, a suspect wanted in the United States, for wildlife and drug trafficking. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Militants Raid Police Base in Mandera's Elram Injuring 3 Officers
Three Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers were injured on Monday after suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Mandera's Elram base. Read more »
July 30, 2022
Kenya: CS Mucheru Says NCIC Has No Legal Framework to Suspend Facebook
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has hit out at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its planned move to… Read more »
July 31, 2022
Kenya: Courts Remain Critical in the Electoral Processes
The 2022 General Election in Kenya, which for the first time has registered the highest number of independent candidates, given the lessons learnt from the previous elections where… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Says He Has No Intention of Killing Ruto or Other Leaders Making Such Claims
The tussle between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto over 2022 succession politics has continued to unfold with the head of state now saying 'he has no intention… Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge Politicians to Tone Down on Abusive Speech
Catholic bishops have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to instill confidence on the validity of the general election to preempt chaos in the… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Kenya: Sonko in Court to Challenge IEBC Decision Revoking Mombasa Gubernatorial Certificate
Embattled former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has now moved to court under a certificate of urgency to challenge the decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Recovers Sh430 Million Public Land After Court Order
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered grabbed public land valued at Sh430 million after the Environment and Land Court in Milimani ruled in its favor. Read more »
July 28, 2022
Kenya: ODPP Launches Prosecutors Guide to Deal With SGBV Cases
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has developed a Rapid Reference Guide for prosecutors to expedite cases of sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) after next… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Set to Re-Open Keroche Following Court Order
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has finally agreed to re-open Keroche Breweries Limited (KRA) in compliance with a court order after it was cited for contempt. Read more »
Kenya: Court Expels Sarrai Employees From Mumias Sugar Company in Contempt Suit
Uganda-based Sarrai Group has suffered a major blow after High Court in Nairobi directed it to stop further operations at Mumias Sugar Company. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga, Karua Welcome Court Order Against Gachagua to Surrender Sh200 Million to the State
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua have welcomed the court ruling ordering Kenya Kwanza Alliance Deputy Presidential… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC, Police Resolve Spat Over JKIA Sticker Saga
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the police have resolved their differences resulting from the saga surrounding the detention of the electoral… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua to Appeal Court Order to Surrender Sh200 Million in Graft Case
United Democratic Alliance running mate Rigathi Gachagua now says he will appeal the court order ordering the surrender Sh202 million to the government, describing it as "biased… Read more »
Kenya: Woman Who Sued Sonko for Child Upkeep Says Coerced to Tarnish Name in Exchange for Money
A Kajiado woman who sued former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko over child upkeep has withdrawn the case against him saying she was coerced to taint his name in exchange for money. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Gachagua to Surrender Sh202 Million to Govt After Failing to Explain Source
The Kenya Kwanza Deputy Presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua has been ordered to surrender Sh202 million to the state after failing to explain its source. Read more »
Kenya: Court Dismisses Sonko's Contempt Case Against Chebukati
The High Court has dismissed the case by Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to have the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati held in… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Kenya: Labour Court Suspends Sacking of Kenyatta University VC Wainaina
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has reinstated sacked Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Paul Wainaina pending the hearing and determination of a case challenging his… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Kenya: Court Nullifies Candidature of Fafi Parliamentary Aspirant Gedi for Holding Citizenship in 3 Countries
The High Court has nullified the candidature of Mohamed Gedi, an aspirant for the Fafi parliamentary seat for holding citizenship in three countries. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Kenya: Matiang'i Says Ruto Lying That Kerio Valley Reservists Pulled Out to Punish Him
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has dismissed claims by Deputy President William Ruto that the withdrawal of National Police Reservists from the bandit-infested Kerio… Read more »
Kenya: Former Nyatike MP Anyanga Charged With Attempted Murder
Former Nyatike Member Parliament Edick Anyanga was on Wednesday charged with attempted murder in Migori. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Experience Delay in Ballot Papers Delivery Over Legal Cases - IEBC
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says delays due to pending court battles will interfere with the arrival of ballot papers for different selective seats… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Women Parliamentary Association Launches Campaign on Ending Violence Against Women in Politics
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has launched a video campaign calling for an end to violence against women in politics. Read more »
Kenya: Stickers Impounded By DCI at JKIA Are Non-Strategic Election Materials - IEBC
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday dismissed reports stickers confiscated by the police at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport were sensitive… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court to Hear Sonko Impeachment Review Application
The Supreme Court is set to begin hearing the impeachment review application by the former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. Read more »