Author: Mary Wambui

State proposes new PBO Act rules for civil society operations Jun 06, 2025

In undertaking its mandate, the Central Bank may vet proposed significant shareholders, proposed beneficial owners, proposed directors and senior offi...

Refugees in Kenya to access SIM cards, mobile money under new regulations Jun 06, 2025

This change gives refugees greater access to more services in line with the government-led Shirika Plan that seeks to foster socioeconomic inclusion o...

Treasury officials ordered to repay Sh39 million fradulently paid in unauthorised allowances Jun 06, 2025

Lady Justice L.M. Njuguna consequently ordered Murage to refund Sh20,318,000. Of this amount, Sh11,078,601 is to be forfeited from his Equity Bank acc...

EACC recovers 4.9 acres of illegally allocated public land in Loresho worth over Sh400m Jun 05, 2025

The recovery follows a ruling delivered by Justice Ogutu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court, which noted that the land was not available for allo...

EU bans Tanzanian-certified aircraft from its airspace over safety concerns Jun 05, 2025

The affected airlines are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union and can no longer operate in the EU.

UN, IOM condemn deadly attack on humanitarian convoy in Darfur that killed 5 aid workers Jun 04, 2025

The joint WFP-UNICEF convoy, consisting of 15 trucks, was attacked on Monday night while travelling to deliver food and nutrition supplies, approximat...

More Ethiopians than Somalis migrating irregularly to Kenya, IOM report reveals Jun 04, 2025

The report notes that the ongoing conflict in Northern Ethiopia is likely to continue to prevent the return movements of migrants stranded in transit...

Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha: The two major Muslim holidays and what they mean Jun 03, 2025

“Eid-ul-Fitr is observed on one day, right after Ramadan, while Eid-ul-Adha is marked over a few days following an optional 10-day fasting period. Ani...

Airstrikes against terror groups in Somalia double as US maintains counterterrorism support in Africa May 31, 2025

General Langley noted that the airstrikes have contributed to the degradation of Al-Shabaab, which has increasingly resorted to ambushes and improvise...

US prosecutors reveal how Lebanese man was part of a plot to trade cocaine for Syrian weapons in Nairobi May 30, 2025

Antoine Kassis was extradited from Kenya in February following an Interpol arrest warrant requested by the United States over his involvement in narco...

UN urged to rethink peacekeeping mandates to tackle organised crime in conflict zones May 29, 2025

The findings come at a time when peacekeeping operations in the world are folding, with the last United Nations mission having been deployed in 2014.

Catholic Bishops call for justice after "foul" killings of two priests May 29, 2025

The bishops termed the killings as veiled with malicious intent and mystery.

MSF warns of rising sexual violence in Darfur, urges urgent protection, medical support May 29, 2025

Data from MSF Sudan shows that the organisation responded to 659 survivors of sexual violence in South Darfur between January 2024 and March 2025.

Africa chiefs of defence forces conference begins, urges stronger collaboration on security challenges May 28, 2025

Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, noted that this year's meeting convenes at such a time when the regional and global securit...

DCI arrests close ally of Juja MP Koimburi in alleged abduction probe May 28, 2025

Cyrus Kieru Muhia, who, according to the police, is the owner of the Subaru Forester believed to have been used to execute the alleged abduction, was...

US General Langley: Kenya’s non-NATO ally status remains unchanged May 27, 2025

Langley, who is in the country for this year’s African Chiefs of Defence Forces (CHOD) conference, set to begin on Wednesday, said the two nations con...

Eastleigh booms as East Africa’s borderless marketplace, drawing diverse traders and entrepreneurs May 27, 2025

Around this time last year, the Property Developers Welfare Society of Nairobi confirmed that the area was experiencing a real estate boom, with over...

Interior CS Murkomen vows relentless manhunt after Catholic Priest's killing in Kerio Valley May 24, 2025

Murkomen said bandits have in recent days resorted to killing innocent civilians after cattle rustling was contained in the region.

Doctors Without Borders relocate services to Ethiopia as violence at South Sudan border escalates May 24, 2025

The surge in violence was triggered by clashes at the border and exchanges of fire between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and an opposition g...

36,000 civilian deaths recorded in 2024 conflicts amid widespread use of banned explosives -UN May 23, 2025

Notably, civilians, including women and children, continued to bear the brunt of armed conflict, suffering death, injury, forced displacement, enforce...

Four arrested, firearms and ammunition recovered as DCI officers thwart planned Eastleigh robbery May 23, 2025

Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda announced the arrest of the four suspects — including three Ugandan nationals — at Pangani Police Statio...

Bureaucracy blocking access to information, Dagoretti residents say in push for transparency May 22, 2025

The law requires that the government publish and publicise important information affecting the nation as a standing constitutional obligation.

Six arrested over killing of Catholic priest in Elgeyo Marakwet; police rule out banditry May 22, 2025

Police are appealing to local communities to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the police in the ongo...

Why most Eastleigh residents, just like rest of Kenyans, can't distinguish Nyumba Kumi from Community Policing May 22, 2025

Nyumba Kumi resonates well with many citizens as it operates at the household and neighbourhood level, making it more relatable to citizens.

Report: Deep-rooted police issues fuel public distrust despite years of community policing May 21, 2025

Community policing was first introduced in the country in 2005 by the late former President Mwai Kibaki in realisation that NPS, as an agent, is not t...

Somalia confirms death of senior Al-Shabaab leader behind Mogadishu mortar attacks May 21, 2025

The suspect died alongside an undisclosed number of the militiamen who were guarding him.

IGAD raises alarm over rising migration and urban strain in the Horn of Africa May 17, 2025

The organisation further noted that policy responses by governments, humanitarian, and development actors are often framed through a rural lens, and t...

How Kenyan girls are trafficked to Russia to assemble war drones May 17, 2025

Recruitment was carried out online, particularly via social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter), and through lo...

One year on: Kenyan-led Haiti Mission faces uncertain future amid logistical and funding crises May 16, 2025

The report highlights that the mission is caught between political realignment in the United States and paralysis in international aid efforts, leavin...

Humanitarian crisis deepens as aid workers warn South Sudan situation could worsen dramatically May 15, 2025

The resulting impact of the prolonged conflict has been the displacement of people; currently, more than 60,000 have been reportedly displaced from Up...

New digital police recruitment system ready for roll out - NPSC May 14, 2025

The commission said the system that will first be deployed this year in an upcoming recruitment drive will streamline every stage of recruitment.

Operation Ondoa Jangili nets over 300 suspects, 200 firearms May 14, 2025

The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...

US Foreign Relations Committee warns of Washington ‘diminishing’ influence in Africa May 14, 2025

The session, titled “East Africa and the Horn: At a Turning Point or Breaking Point?”, saw senators assess what they described as the US’s diminishing...

Somalia may wait longer for US funding decision on AU mission as senators hint at change in strategy May 14, 2025

The US had previously stated that Somalia is not an appropriate context for the application of the 2719 framework, which many have proposed as an idea...

Caught between superpowers: US Senators question Ruto’s loyalty after China ‘new world order’ remarks May 14, 2025

“That’s not just alignment with China—it’s allegiance. Relying on leaders who so openly embrace Beijing is a mistake... It’s time to reassess our rela...

How Eastleigh’s BBS Mall, region’s largest shopping complex, attracts crowds with ‘Mini-Dubai’ vibe May 14, 2025

Nearly two years later, the mall, now the largest landmark in the Eastleigh neighbourhood, has withstood the test of time, having grown in the number...

Broken promises and bottlenecks: Eastleigh traders choke under congestion, crumbling roads May 11, 2025

In March this year, President William Ruto promised to, within two to three months, rehabilitate the road along Second Avenue, a crucial route leading...

Lamu records highest increase in ID card applications as border regions see surge May 10, 2025

While the survey does not explicitly state the reasons for the fluctuations, a rise in new ID applicants is often associated with population growth, m...

Financing peacebuilding likely to feature in UN's architecture review this year May 09, 2025

While some member states advocate for increases in both assessed and voluntary contributions, others maintain that voluntary funding should remain the...

Interior CS Murkomen allays fears of increased Al-Shabaab attacks May 09, 2025

Emphasising the sensitivity of counter-terrorism efforts, the CS called for patriotism and discretion in how the matter is discussed publicly, noting...

UN extends South Sudan peace mission for a year as renewed conflict looms May 09, 2025

This means the Security Council has authorised the peacekeeping mission to "use all necessary means" to implement its mandate, including the protectio...

More Kenyans disappeared during anti-riot operations than during anti-terror operations in 2024, report shows May 08, 2025

A total of 55 incidents of enforced disappearances occurred between January and December 2024.

Concerns raised over DPP's handling of Baby Pendo's murder case May 08, 2025

The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.

Kenyan elite security team foil terror plot, kill suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist in Garissa May 08, 2025

Items recovered include a PKM machine gun, AK-47 rifle, pistol, communication radio, and an IED remote control.

EACC detectives arrest three senior NYS officials, proxies in Sh2 billion graft probe May 07, 2025

The suspects are accused of having abused their positions of trust and authority to embezzle public funds through collusion, procurement fraud and pay...

2024 records highest cases of extrajudicial killings in last six years, Missing Voices report reveals May 07, 2025

Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.

Kenya yet to ratify treaty protecting children from international parental abduction, report reveals May 04, 2025

As a result, if one parent loses custody of their child to another parent who then travels abroad, Kenyan authorities may be limited in their ability...

Bombing destroys last functional health facility in Jonglei State, South Sudan May 03, 2025

In a statement, the organisation condemned the attack, which began at approximately 4:30 am when two helicopter gunships dropped a bomb on the hospita...

Police release four filmmakers arrested over BBC documentary ‘Blood Parliament’ May 03, 2025

The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...

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