Author: Mary Wambui

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...

Police assure Kenyans of security ahead of Thursday’s by-elections Nov 26, 2025

The spokesperson also assured Kenyans that the police will enforce the law fairly, even as he urged for calm and for voters to collaborate with IEBC o...

IOM launches global campaign to support human trafficking survivors Nov 26, 2025

The campaign dubbed "Anyone a Victim" aims to bring survivor stories to the forefront, encouraging global support for efforts that help people regain...

UN Security Council begins process to appoint next secretary-general Nov 26, 2025

Antonio Guterres assumed the role in December 2016 and formally took office in January 2017, succeeding South Korean Ban Ki-Moon, who also served two...

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

Kenya Airways staff jailed for 25 years for trafficking heroin Nov 22, 2025

The Magistrate further said the three showed disregard for the severe reputational damage their actions could inflict on Kenya Airways and the Kenya A...

UN warns AI, anonymity fuel violence against women online Nov 22, 2025

Among those affected are women in leadership, business, and politics who face deepfakes, coordinated harassment, and gendered disinformation designed...

MONUSCO condemns ADF attacks that killed 89 civilians in North Kivu Nov 22, 2025

Of the 89 victims, 20 women, some of whom were killed while receiving care at a maternity ward inside a health centre operated by the Catholic church,...

Man held in Kilimani over Sh2.5 million police recruitment scheme Nov 22, 2025

Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported to the police how they were lured with promises of “guaranteed” entry in...

Truck that overturned in Uasin Gishu was ferrying natural rubber latex to DRC Nov 21, 2025

Consequently, the county chief warned residents downstream against using the contaminated river water for drinking, household needs, livestock, or agr...

IPOA decries low turnout in police recruitment, recommends two-day exercise Nov 21, 2025

The Authority noted that while recruitment panels' welfare was adequately provided for, applicants lacked similar support, including access to drinkin...

UK announces biggest overhaul of its legal migration model in 50 years Nov 21, 2025

The Earned Settlement Model was unveiled Thursday as part of the UK government's Immigration White Paper to restore order and control to the immigrati...

Power producers warn of costly PPAs as Parliament lifts seven-year moratorium Nov 21, 2025

The Energy Act allows for private sector participation in power development. Currently, it accounts for over $2.2 billion (Sh285 billion) in FDI and 3...

MCK sounds alarm over increase of fake news on digital platforms Nov 20, 2025

MCK said it has observed numerous rogue online platforms and anonymous accounts that systematically disseminate unverified, fabricated and manipulativ...

Amnesty exposes state-backed harassment network during Kenya’s 2024–2025 Gen Z protests Nov 19, 2025

Hanifa Adan, who built a large following on X for her role in the Gen Z movement’s fundraising for victims of state violence and her outspoken calls f...

Two police officers killed in Al-Shabaab IED attack in Garissa Nov 19, 2025

The Border Patrol Unit vehicle was attacked by Al-Shabaab militants who had planted an IED on the road before setting it off as the vehicle approached...

Report warns of widening gap in Africa’s cyber resilience as attacks surge Nov 19, 2025

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...

MSF demands protection of civilians after deadly attack in Upper Nile State, South Sudan Nov 19, 2025

The violence occurred shortly after 5:30 am when gunmen stormed the area and opened fire on sleeping residents.

Hope rises in Thika’s Kiandutu slum as long-neglected community sees historic transformation Nov 18, 2025

From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titl...

IGAD leads new push for Peace in Sudan as regional and global partners back three-step plan Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

MSF raises alarm over extreme malnutrition as Sudan crisis deepens Nov 15, 2025

Thousands of families live in makeshift camps with little access to clean water, food, or hygiene services, leading to a cholera outbreak and rising c...

How ATPU busted prominent lawyer over alleged terror financing linked to ISIS Nov 15, 2025

The lawyer is reported to have played a role in the financing and facilitation of the movement of youth to Somalia, from where they would cross over t...

US senators call for review of Washington’s ties with Tanzania after deadly polls Nov 15, 2025

The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.

Interpol flags online advertisements offering costly crossings into Europe Nov 15, 2025

Groups advertising crossings at a range of prices, from €1,400 (Sh210,000) - from France to the UK, to €4,000 (Sh600,000) -from Greece to France and u...

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.

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