- In a letter addressed to President William Ruto and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Gachagua alleged that there have been attempts to attack his homes in Nairobi, Nyeri, and other locations by individuals allegedly known to the IG.
- State House said the changes made on March 20 are driven by the need to harness the opportunities within emerging sectors of the economy, as well as to address challenges affecting Kenya's social fabric.
- Preliminary investigations reveal that he gained unauthorized access to a company trading as Jambo Pay and accessed the funds through the client portal.
- The prosecution is expected to present the facts of a case involving two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan who pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade in live queen ants. Yesterday, the prosecution informed the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Law Courts that the two…
- Water samples near mining hotspots showed mercury levels up to 100 times higher than the safe limit for drinking water, as set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
- MAVOKO, Kenya Apr 14 – A man recently appointed to lead East African Portland Cement has been arraigned in court over alleged fraud involving forged documents. Bruno Oguda Obodha appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Derrick Kuto in Mavoko, where he pleaded not guilty to six counts of forgery…
- Right now, Trump is relishing the sight of world leaders lining up to negotiate with him. A few days ago, U.S. officials claimed that over 75 countries had reached out.
- The Chinese leader added that he also expects to take his visit as an opportunity to work with the Vietnamese side to draw up a new blueprint for the building of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Cheptumo has proposed relocating gender-based violence (GBV) reporting desks from police stations to hospitals, arguing that victims would feel safer and receive more comprehensive care in medical settings.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku on Monday defended his push to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, arguing that his proposed Bill was intended to streamline the procurement process and reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks not to weaken the…
- The Mbeere North MP defended the Bill, stating it was designed to protect vulnerable groups including children, the elderly, and the sick from the adverse effects of chaotic demonstrations.
- The regional bloc emphasized that SAMIDRC is currently withdrawing from the DRC in line with a directive from the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government.
- DCJ Mwilu highlighted the Court’s contributions in shaping the legal and operational framework of devolution since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehended Mohammed over the weekend, following reports that he was planning to sell a prime piece of land while falsely claiming ownership.
- What devolution gave with one hand, the elite capture took with the other. A new class of local gatekeepers emerged, replicating the same extractive politics they once condemned.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba revoked the appointments of Sally Ngeringwony Toroitich, Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi, Dr Parmain Ole Narikae and Carren Kerubo Omwenga.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the policy as one that introduces eligibility criteria, assigns specific responsibilities, and establishes mechanisms for oversight and logistical support.
- His election victory consolidates his grip on power, nearly two years after he masterminded the demise of President Ali Bongo, whose family had been in power in Gabon since 1967.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Police are questioning a 44-year-old man suspected of being connected to an alleged fake land deal in Garissa Municipality. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehended the suspect following reports that he was planning to sell a prime piece…
- Ruku was picked to replace Justin Muturi at the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes while Cheptumo will head the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage.
- The Head of State insisted that safeguarding children from exploitation and harmful influences must be a national priority, even as his administration continues to invest heavily in the education sector.
- Ruto dismissed ongoing public ridicule, particularly the rising popularity of chants branding him a liar as political noise that will not derail his administration.
- April 13 – The United States on Thursday reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in partnership with India, following the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana—key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks—to India to face trial. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce…
- In a stunning flex of nationalist muscle, Niger’s military junta has expelled top Chinese oil executives and shuttered a landmark Chinese hotel—tearing through the facade of Beijing’s long-touted “win-win cooperation” with Africa. The abrupt move saw executives from three major Chinese oil firms—…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 13 – The body of a man trapped in a condemned building in Mombasa that was brought down by Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) last week on Wednesday has been retrieved. According to the family, the mad had been missing for more than10 days after he was reportedly trapped when the first…
- The Draft National Government Village Administration Policy seeks to formalize the place of Village Administrative Elders in Kenya’s governance structure.
- The Nairobi Railway City project, situated within 425 acres between Haile Sellasie Avenue, Uhuru Highway, Landhies Road, and Bunyala Road, is envisioned as a multi-modal urban development.
- The CS said the ruling is unfavourable to officers who are facing numerous challenges that the Maraga-led Police Reforms taskforce sought to address.
- In a notice, US Customs and Border Patrol said that the goods would be excluded from Trump's 10% global tariff on most countries and the much larger Chinese import tax.
- Governor Abdullahi emphasized his commitment to justice and the rule of law, urging the National Government to prioritize investigations into enforced disappearances.
- The ODM leader refuted the assertions by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah that the move by lawmakers to control the fuel levy fund was meant to safeguard its potential misuse by county bosses.
- The seasoned lawyer and former senator known for his vocal advocacy during second liberation made it clear that his support for the current government is not an open cheque for silence.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 12 – Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has issued a fiery call to President William Ruto, urging him to rein in his inner circle by taming his close aide Farouk Kibet who he claimed has been exerting undue influence. Addressing mourners during the burial of Raila Odinga’s…
