Author: Mary Wambui

Kenya’s criminal gangs trace back to independence era, NCIC says Nov 14, 2025

After independence, NCIC says the emergence and evolution of criminal gangs was largely influenced by politics, particularly the creation of the Kenya...

Court lifts orders that stopped police recruitment, exercise to continue Monday Nov 14, 2025

He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...

31 new Peace Corps volunteers begin two-year service in Kenya Nov 14, 2025

A statement from the US Embassy says the new cohort will serve in Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, and Homa Bay counties, working alongside co...

‘Kenya can’t do it alone’: US urges more nations to join Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force Nov 13, 2025

The US says global action is needed to expand the Kenya-led force to 5,500 troops and stabilise gang-ravaged Haiti.

Kisumu County City manager under EACC investigation for forgery, fraudulent travel allowances Nov 13, 2025

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investiga...

Six communities dominate jobs in parastatals and public universities, NCIC says Nov 13, 2025

They are Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, and Kisiis, while the least dominant groups include the minority groups like Gabra, Illchamus/Njemps, Re...

Murkomen restructures Nairobi administration, appoints three County Commissioners to head new sub-regional units Nov 13, 2025

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embak...

EACC flags systemic gaps fueling corruption in Police Service, calls for urgent reforms Nov 13, 2025

EACC noted that the IAU continues to face a shortage of officers deployed at its regional offices, which makes it difficult to address complaints made...

Government reveals over 200 Kenyans lured to join Russian military, some injured or stranded Nov 12, 2025

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in...

JSC shortlists 34 for Resident Kadhi posts, five slots up for grabs Nov 12, 2025

The JSC is also seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies, amongst them 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High C...

More than 1,000 migrants drown in Mediterranean so far this year, IOM says Nov 12, 2025

On November 8, Libyan authorities carried out a search and rescue operation following the capsizing of a rubber boat near Al Buri Oil Field.

Report links corrupt officials to rising criminal networks in Kenya Nov 12, 2025

Efforts to deter organised crime are undermined by corruption, lack of evidence, political influence, and resource constraints, leading to miscarriage...

Hope restored as MSF opens lifesaving fistula unit for Somali women in Baidoa Nov 09, 2025

After years of silence and stigma, women in Somalia’s Bay region are finding healing and dignity through free fistula surgery at Baidoa’s new MSF unit...

MSF resumes critical medical activities in South Sudan's Yei County Nov 08, 2025

It will also not resume outreach activities and will no longer operate in Morobo County, but will continue to engage with all parties to find safer an...

DRC and Rwanda draft agreement to boost trade and investment Nov 08, 2025

The agreement, dubbed the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), was overseen by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooke...

ICC confirms war crimes charges against Joseph Kony in absentia Nov 07, 2025

Kony, who remains at large, faces 39 charges, including murder, sexual enslavement and rape, and is the ICC's longest-standing fugitive.

Kenya, Rwanda expand defence cooperation to include technology and innovation Nov 07, 2025

General Kahariri commended the RDF’s transformation and adoption of technology in defence operations, describing it as a model for modern military pre...

EACC files suit to recover Sh813 million from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and 13 others Nov 07, 2025

According to the Commission, its probe established that, during his tenure as Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation an...

IOM, Human Concern International sign Sh129 million agreement to tackle human trafficking Nov 07, 2025

IOM's Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdiker, added that the agreement represents a meaningful step in strengthening the organisation's partnerships with fa...

Exhibition brings to life the untold suffering of Africans crossing to Europe through Libya Nov 07, 2025

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglec...

Five traffic cops nabbed in EACC sting operation over bribery on Kisumu–Busia highway Nov 06, 2025

EACC said the five were caught actively engaging in constant bribe collection from motorists entering or exiting the border town.

EACC moves to recover Sh250 million public land in Kahawa Sukari Nov 06, 2025

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...

Detectives face CCTV setback as hunt for lawyer Kyalo Mbobu’s killers intensifies Nov 05, 2025

Investigators say key surveillance cameras along Magadi Road were inactive during the fatal shooting, forcing reliance on private CCTV footage to trac...

Murkomen urges Turkana to fast-track land allocation for Todonyang immigration post Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said that on September 7, 2018, the Border Control and Operations Co-ordination Committee (BCOCC) sanctioned a survey that identified the nee...

EACC raids homes, offices of senior Sports officials over Sh3 billion graft claims Nov 05, 2025

The operation, conducted pursuant to court orders, is part of ongoing investigations into allegations of unlawful acquisition of public property, amou...

Night travel ban on Lamu-Witu-Garsen road to remain, says CS Murkomen Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen explained that the ban was necessitated by a series of frequent terror attacks targeting travellers, including passengers and cargo vehicles,...

Nubians recognised as Kenyan ethnic group since 1978, says CS Murkomen Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen noted that members of the Nubian community have been registered and issued with National Identification documents since the introduction of t...

Interior CS Murkomen flags rising boda boda violence amid broader stability Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said the rapid expansion of the boda boda sector, a vital pillar of Kenya’s transport economy, has created employment for thousands of youths...

From colonial cells to court reforms: A walk through Kenya’s Judiciary Museum preserving legal, freedom struggles Nov 04, 2025

Few know that beneath the grandeur of Kenya’s Supreme Court lies a museum chronicling the nation’s quest for justice and self-rule.

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Death toll rises to 21 in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide as government pauses rescue operations Nov 01, 2025

After a full day of rescue operations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Saturday evening announced a pause in the mission until Sunday...

Update: 15 dead after massive landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County following heavy rains Nov 01, 2025

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich said the county government is mobilising ambulances and medical personnel from across the region to resp...

UN Security Council extends Libya mission, UNSMIL, until October 2026 Nov 01, 2025

The mandate of the political mission that was established in September 2011 to support Libya's transition after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi will conti...

How doctors offering free healthcare services are bringing hope to mothers in Somalia’s Mudug region Oct 31, 2025

As a result, parts of Mudug remain severely underserved, with limited facilities and staff, challenges that have contributed to persistent malnutritio...

LSK issues closure notices to unauthorised legal offices in crackdown on fake advocates Oct 31, 2025

Cases of advocate impersonation have been on the rise across the country. The latest incident occurred at the Kisii Law Courts on Thursday during a pl...

South African court rules Albert Luthuli died from assault, not accident Oct 31, 2025

At the time of his death, Luthuli was the leader of the then-banned ANC and had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his role in the anti-aparth...

NPS announces fresh recruitment of police constables after court ruling Oct 31, 2025

In an advert published on Friday, applicants must complete a prescribed form, available for download from the police and MyGov websites, or obtainable...

Kenya making gains but still failing to meet anti-trafficking standards – report Oct 30, 2025

The report also notes that many police officers lack a clear understanding of anti-trafficking laws, often misclassifying trafficking cases as other c...

Kenya and UK celebrate gains against violent extremism at Ethiopia and Somalia borders Oct 30, 2025

The Sh2.5 billion Deris Wanaag programme combines community dialogue, early warning systems, and targeted interventions to curb Al-Shabaab and boost b...

Tourism authority warns public over fake job scams linked to nonexistent lodges in Maasai Mara Oct 30, 2025

The alert follows complaints to the authority regarding fake job advertisements by these entities, where unsuspecting applicants are asked to send mon...

KMPDC orders hospital, funeral home to release bodies held over unpaid bills Oct 30, 2025

The decision followed a complaint lodged by two families with the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ).

MSF raises alarm over worsening cholera epidemic in DRC, over 58,000 cases reported Oct 30, 2025

The situation continues to deteriorate and is spreading to new health zones, including provinces that were previously not endemic for cholera. Floods,...

Police launch manhunt after rifles stolen in armoury break-in at Thika patrol base Oct 29, 2025

The armoury breakage and theft of the arms were discovered around 4:00 am when a police officer on patrol duties returned to the station after checkin...

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

Highway robbery fears resurface after string of attacks on transporters Oct 29, 2025

While cases of armed robberies and sale of contrabands continued, cases of motor vehicle theft had reduced, as well as highway robberies, both of whic...

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