February 12
Kenya: Murkomen Warns of Alcohol, Drug Abuse Crisis in Police Service
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that drunkenness and drug abuse within the police service pose a serious threat to discipline,… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Administration Disburses Sh297.5mn in Ward Bursaries to Support Nairobi Learners
The Nairobi City County Government has disbursed Sh 297.5 million in ward bursaries to support thousands of needy learners across the capital, reaffirming Governor Johnson Sakaja's… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declares 'Creating Disturbance' Law Unconstitutional in Landmark Freedom of Expression Ruling
The High Court has struck down Section 95(1)(b) of the Penal Code, effectively abolishing the criminal offence of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of… Read more »
Kenya: Kajwang Dismisses Harassment Claims By Governors, Says Senate Under Attack
Homabay Senator and CPAC Chair Moses Kajwang has dismissed allegations by the Council of Governors (CoG) that a section of senators is harassing governors, insisting that the real… Read more »
Kenya: Muslim Woman Rejects Ruto's Hug in Mandera
A moment of cultural sensitivity drew attention during President William Ruto's visit to Mandera on Thursday, as a Muslim woman politely declined a hug from the President during… Read more »
Kenya: IShowspeed Says Kenya Amazed Him Most After 30,000 Fans Show Up to Welcome Him
American internet sensation IShowSpeed has revealed that Kenya left the biggest impression on him during his recent international tour, saying he was overwhelmed by the massive… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Slams Gachagua's Presidential Debate Demand
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for a presidential debate, accusing him of living in political denial after losing… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Unlock the Mystery Behinds Raila Death, Orengo Vows As He Hits Out At Ruto Over ODM Wrangles
Siaya Governor James Orengo has described the circumstances surrounding the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga as a mystery, vowing that the truth will eventually be… Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Suspends PSV Driver for Using Pedestrian Walkway
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licence of a PSV driver captured on video driving along a pedestrian walkway at the All Soaps area near Thika… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Sanctioned Mombasa NEC Meeting, Osotsi Claims As ODM Feud Escalates
A deepening crisis has rocked the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi alleged that last weekend's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Leads Drought Response As Govt Expands Fertiliser Distribution
Kenya's drought response is now shifting firmly to the ground, with the Government scaling up emergency food distribution even as it prepares farmers for the upcoming long rains… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Tough Action On Al-Shabaab During Mandera Visit
President William Ruto has pledged firm action against Al-Shabaab terrorists, calling on residents of Mandera County to cooperate with security agencies in restoring stability. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in April
The government will reopen the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a closure that has been in place since 2011 due to security concerns linked to Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: Delay in Meta Moderators Case Sparks Outcry From Petitioners
The much-anticipated rulings in two landmark cases filed by former Facebook content moderators against Meta Platforms Inc. and its agents have been postponed. Read more »
Kenya: Oil Pilot Exposed Revenue Gaps, Warns Controller of Budget
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has warned that Kenya's early oil pilot schemes exposed major governance and revenue management gaps that must be addressed before… Read more »
Kenya: CIC Insurance Earns Sh1.8bn From Land Sales
CIC Insurance Group has raised Sh1.8 billion after selling two parcels of land near Tatu City and in Kajiado County. Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Cyber-Fraudster Arraigned Over Sh11.4 Million Microfinance Heist
A suspected cyber-fraudster was yesterday arraigned in court and charged with orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that siphoned off 11.4 million Shillings from a leading microfinance… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu to Rally Coast Delegates On Uda Talks, After Sifuna Ouster
ODM Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga is slated to preside over a series of consultative forum in the Coast region,a day after effecting sweeping changes in the party leadership. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Declares Political Counter-Offensive After ODM Removal
A fresh power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna rejected his removal from office and immediately launched what… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Vows Court Battle Over Removal As ODM Secretary-General, Says He Remains in Office
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has insisted he remains the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General and vowed to challenge his removal in court, a day after the party's… Read more »
Africa: Mudavadi Rallies Africa Behind Judge Okowa's ICJ Re-Election Bid
Kenya has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure a full nine-year term for Judge Phoebe Okowa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen to Address MPs On State of Security
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will appear before the National Assembly to update lawmakers on the state of security across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Nacada Calls for United Action to Protect Kenya's Youth From Substance Use
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has officially launched the 2026 National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit, with a strong call… Read more »
Kenya: Youth Fund Offers Up to Sh2mn Loans to Boost Youth Agribusiness in Nakuru
Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) Acting Chief Executive Officer Benedict Atavachi has urged young people to invest in agribusiness, describing the sector as a high-return… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Raises Alarm Over Rise of Criminal Gangs Ahead of 2027 Elections
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned of a rising threat from organized criminal gangs as the country gears up for the 2027 General Elections, citing concerns… Read more »
