Author: Mary Wambui

KDF partners with Kiambu County to rehabilitate Thika Stadium into world-class sports facility Dec 12, 2025

The multimillion-dollar rehabilitation works that will be conducted in phases began last year and have so far seen the county finish the construction...

INTERPOL operation nets thousands of protected animals, plants and timber Dec 12, 2025

Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 seized thousands of protected plants, animals and timber across 134 countries, exposing global wildlife crime networ...

President Ruto presides over 'Trooping of Colour' for Kenya’s elite 20 Parachute Battalion Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airbo...

UN report warns of escalating violence as M23 captures key towns in eastern DRC Dec 12, 2025

A new UN report to the Security Council details worsening violence in eastern DRC, with hundreds of civilians killed, mass displacement and expanding...

NPS announces heightened security, road safety measures ahead of festive season Dec 12, 2025

Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the NPS acknowledges the increased movement of people, vehicles and goods during the festive period presents un...

South Sudan health system on brink as conflict and cholera spread, MSF warns Dec 11, 2025

A new MSF report warns South Sudan’s health system is near collapse as conflict, cholera and aid cuts drive mass displacement, facility closures and r...

JSC appoints 100 new Resident Magistrates to boost judiciary services Dec 11, 2025

JSC said the 100 will boost the services currently being offered by the current 560 magistrates serving in 143 courts and also support JSC's mandate t...

Police announce road closures, traffic diversions for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium Dec 11, 2025

The affected roads include: the Aerodrome/Wakiihuri Road, which will be closed, and the Nairobi Expressway will also be closed in both directions betw...

Men are majority of homicide victims in Kenya despite media focus on women, state report reveals Dec 10, 2025

A new NCRC study using 2024 DCI data shows men made up 70 per cent of Kenya’s homicide victims and most perpetrators, while women were mainly killed i...

97 extrajudicial killings, 72 torture cases documented in Kenya in 2025 - rights groups Dec 10, 2025

Rights groups report 97 extrajudicial killings, 72 torture cases and other abuses in Kenya in 2025, warning of a slide toward authoritarian rule and s...

67 journalists killed globally in past year with armed forces, paramilitaries behind most deaths- report Dec 10, 2025

In its annual report, the Paris-based media freedom NGO says the Israeli army is responsible for over 43 per cent, nearly half of the crimes committed...

Three people died during November by-elections, says KNCHR Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports three deaths, voter bribery, violence and partisan state officials during the November 27 by-elections, urging...

KNCHR flags grave abuses across Kenya in annual review, records 57 deaths Dec 09, 2025

The Commission reiterated that the State, as primary duty bearer, is obliged to respect, protect, promote and fulfil all rights and fundamental freedo...

KNCHR report casts doubt on Kenya’s commitment to refugee protection Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports forced return of Turkish asylum seekers, clashes in Kakuma, non-compliance in Ogiek land rulings and child rig...

230 Kenyan police officers arrive in Port-au-Prince to reinforce UN-backed GSF Dec 09, 2025

A group of 100 officers will consequently return home, following the arrival of the 5th contingent, following the completion of their tour of duty.

EACC targets money laundering to remove Kenya from global crime watchdog’s grey list Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s EACC will fast-track money laundering investigations and asset recovery, seeking delisting from the FATF grey list after filing record recover...

Special forces across Africa meet in high-level Nairobi forum to counter terrorism and emerging threats Dec 08, 2025

Kenya is hosting Silent Warriors 2025 in Nairobi, uniting Special Operations leaders from over 40 African states and US SOCAF to address terrorism, cy...

ICJ-Kenya appoints Demas Kiprono as executive director Dec 06, 2025

ICJ Kenya has named human rights lawyer Demas Kiprono as Executive Director from January 2026, succeeding Eric Mukoya, highlighting his record in digi...

Sweden to phase out bilateral cooperation with Tanzania by August 2026 Dec 06, 2025

The decision, which was arrived at on December 4, was announced on Friday in a statement published by its Embassy in Tanzania.

Senior police officer collapses, dies at home in Nandi County Dec 06, 2025

The National Police Service is mourning AIG Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur, who died at home in Nandi, as officers seize illegal motor vehicle number plate...

Nairobi concludes EU maritime security week with calls for increased cooperation among partners Dec 05, 2025

The participants also discussed ongoing EU maritime security initiatives and priorities and ensured harmonisation of approaches and synergies of actio...

Kenya, UK celebrate success of Sh3.6 billion REINVENT security programme after seven years Dec 05, 2025

The UK-funded programme, which was launched in 2018, focused on strengthening policing, promoting gender equality, enhancing peacebuilding, and integr...

Arab region among world’s most climate-vulnerable, World Meteorological Organisation finds Dec 05, 2025

The Arab region recorded its hottest year on record in 2024, with 35 extreme events causing over 300 deaths and affecting 3.77 million people, as WMO...

Police recover stolen G3 rifle after mob attack in Thika East Dec 05, 2025

Police in Kiambu recovered a G3 rifle, magazines and 68 rounds after a fatal mob attack in Munyu, Thika East, linking the weapon to an earlier armoury...

17 diplomatic missions condemn killings, urge independent inquiry in Tanzania Dec 05, 2025

17 diplomatic missions and UN experts are pressing Tanzania to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings after the October 29 elections, release poli...

Reports urge mindset shift, collaboration for effective community policing in Kenya Dec 04, 2025

The NCRC report found that community policing initiatives and activities have not fully influenced public trust in the police positively.

US reviews Tanzania ties after UN reports 700 post-election killings and widespread violence Dec 04, 2025

The US is comprehensively reviewing relations with Tanzania after disputed October 29 elections, as UN experts allege at least 700 extrajudicial killi...

IG reshuffles top police ranks as six senior officers moved Dec 04, 2025

Kanja named the Director of Operations at the Police Headquarters, Adamson Bungei, as the new head of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and...

Kenya exports up to 17 tonnes of miraa daily to Somalia, government confirms Dec 03, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million p...

Police detain 54 foreigners in illegal entry, probe human trafficking links Dec 03, 2025

Kenyan police detained 54 foreigners at Kibish and Bungoma, including Ethiopians, Eritreans and Somalis, in suspected human trafficking cases, highlig...

Governor Wamatangi raises safety concerns after bullet hits neighbour’s roof Dec 03, 2025

Governor Wamatangi said he had attended church in Ruiru and later at CITAM Kiambu Road before he and several leaders stopped at a hotel for tea. He th...

NGEC backs Interior Ministry ban on mediation, informal settlements in SGBV cases Dec 03, 2025

Kenya’s Gender Commission has backed the Interior Ministry’s ban on mediating or withdrawing sexual and gender-based violence cases, citing rising def...

EU and Africa launch regional maritime security plan to tackle piracy and trafficking Dec 02, 2025

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targe...

UN veteran Jack Christofides appointed Special Representative for Haiti Gang Suppression Force Dec 02, 2025

The group said the official has demonstrated outstanding leadership in some of the world's most complex peace and security environments.

Ruto orders sweeping security reforms after Jukwaa la Usalama forums Dec 02, 2025

Twenty-four sub-counties, 88 Divisions, 318 Locations, and 675 Sub-Locations will be operationalised in the next one year.

Jukwaa la Usalama report flags corruption, terrorism and gangs as key threats Dec 02, 2025

Western Kenya is affected by organised criminal gangs and SGBV. North Eastern continues to grapple with terrorism and land conflicts. Central Kenya fa...

AAID report: Adverse weather likely cause of Kwale plane crash Nov 29, 2025

The 53-page report on the crash concluded that it occurred just minutes after takeoff amid adverse weather conditions.

Government tightens ID registration checks after scrapping vetting process Nov 29, 2025

To strengthen identity proofing, the government introduced several measures. All applicants must now register in their home counties or permanent plac...

1,000 weapon‑wounded patients treated in South Sudan hospitals this year - ICRC Nov 29, 2025

The combined effects of conflict in South Sudan and Sudan, intercommunal violence, and severe flooding throughout the year have devastated communities...

Finance, government and fintech sectors face highest cyber losses in Africa — Report Nov 28, 2025

The report says critical-infrastructure sectors (energy, manufacturing) exhibit fewer but higher-impact incidents due to operational-technology vulner...

Kabogo threatens to deny adverts to media critical of government Nov 28, 2025

He further revealed plans to split public and commercial broadcasting, so that public broadcasting is financed by the Treasury as 'the rest finances i...

Rights experts sound alarm on AI’s potential to target activists, undermine electoral integrity Nov 28, 2025

Kenya’s tech-savvy population, fuelled by widespread internet access via mobile phones, has made the country an active participant in AI.

Nairobi to host EU-backed regional Maritime Security Week Nov 27, 2025

The event, dubbed "EU Regional Maritime Security Week", will feature discussions on maritime threats such as piracy, illicit trafficking, and unsafe n...

DCI boss Mohamed Amin elected INTERPOL delegate for Africa at General Assembly Nov 27, 2025

Mohamed will be tasked with joining the Executive Committee in providing strategic guidance, overseeing the implementation of General Assembly decisio...

Kenya’s refugee population hits 860,000 as State pushes integration plan Nov 27, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the plan paves the way for the transformation of refugee camps into integrated and sustainable settlements.

Kiambu’s green gold: Limuru tea estates becoming top destination for tourists and influencers Nov 27, 2025

As the number of visitors grows, investors are gradually converting parts of the tea estates into wedding venues, while new hotels, such as the Cabin...

Digital experts sound alarm as tech-facilitated GBV continues to target Kenyan women Nov 26, 2025

While data on women human rights defenders is limited, there is significant evidence that they face similar levels of threat, with attackers including...

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly Nov 26, 2025

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide...

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