Author: Mary Wambui

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...

Katiba Institute challenges MPs' push to anchor CDF, other funds in Constitution May 02, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and his Ainabkoi counterpart Samuel Chepkonga, seeks to introduce three funds into the Constitution:...

25 rogue police reservists arrested, sacked in banditry crackdown in Kerio Valley May 02, 2025

The affected reservists were found to have engaged in activities that abetted banditry and cattle rustling, thereby undermining the progress made by t...

Kenya faces UN scrutiny over police brutality and human rights abuses May 02, 2025

Local human rights organisations submitted that, despite the largely peaceful nature of the protests, there were credible allegations of excessive and...

Five elite officers killed, five injured in Al-Shabaab ambush in Lamu’s Boni Forest May 02, 2025

Lamu has been on the spot in recent months over suspected Al-Shabaab activities, including March's raid of Mangai village by the militia, who lectured...

107 killed, 124 injured in violent extremism attacks in Kenya in 2024 – Report May 02, 2025

The majority of the attacks occurred in Mandera, Garissa, Lamu, and Wajir counties, with Mandera recording the highest number of incidents and fatalit...

Kanja orders police to support IPOA probes amid pressure over Gen Z protest killings May 01, 2025

In a memo to all police commanders and heads of formation units, Kanja now wants the police to assist IPOA with the necessary documentation and inform...

Red Cross begins evacuation of DRC soldiers from UN base in Goma Apr 30, 2025

The exit of the soldiers comes a day after the SADC mission began its exit from Goma, a move that began quietly early Tuesday morning before it was co...

MPs' reaction to BBC documentary sparks fury among Kenyans amid calls for accountability, justice Apr 30, 2025

Mandera North MP Major (Rtd) Bashir Abdullahi claimed the documentary was interfering with the reconciliation that has been going on in the country si...

Funding uncertainty shadows AU mission in Somalia ahead of Security Council talks Apr 29, 2025

Reports indicate that less than 20 per cent of the entire funding required for the period between January to June 2025 has been mobilised.

KNCHR demands interdiction of police officers involved in deadly Narok shooting Apr 29, 2025

The killings happened when locals protesting against the alleged grabbing of approximately 6,000 acres of land clashed with the police, leading to civ...

Five quarry workers killed, two injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Mandera Apr 29, 2025

The assailants ambushed the workers at their site, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the Khalalio-Hareeri area.

SADC troops begin withdrawal from Eastern DRC via Rwanda Apr 29, 2025

SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15, 2023, to support the DRC government in restoring peace and stability in the eastern region, following the withdra...

IPOA issues status update on probe into June 25 protester killings after BBC exposé Apr 29, 2025

The Authority's probe delved into several incidents in June 2024 across the country during mass protests against the Finance Bill, 2024, which saw cla...

How religious extremism in Kenya reflects delayed reforms and weak law enforcement Apr 26, 2025

The Musyimi taskforce recommended the formulation of a policy framework to deal with religious extremism, sects and cults to ensure transparent and re...

Africa's diplomatic setback: How external powers took over the Rwanda-DRC peace talks Apr 26, 2025

Qatar brokered a truce between the government of DRC and the M23 on Wednesday as the US brokered another between Rwanda and DRC on Friday, breathing a...

Murkomen: Gachagua and Muturi not under investigation over secrets Act breach Apr 26, 2025

Murkomen explained that enforcement of compliance to the Act is apolitical and does not target any individual, dismissing claims that Gachagua and Mut...

DRC and Rwanda sign declaration of principles in Washington, paving way for historic peace deal Apr 25, 2025

It raises hopes that the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict rooted in the Rwandan genocide might ease, with both countries hoping to...

Kenyan leaders, clergy urge citizens to be 'voice of the voiceless' in tribute to Pope Francis Apr 25, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio revealed that by doing that, they would be taking over from where the late Pope left and truly living out his legacy of humility...

MSF worker killed as deadly violence against humanitarian workers continues in Eastern DRC Apr 25, 2025

The nurse based at Masisi General Referral Hospital is the second MSF staff member to be killed in Masisi town in the past two months and the third to...

Interior Ministry to implement most Maraga-led police reforms despite court ruling Apr 24, 2025

The PS affirmed the government’s commitment to respect the court ruling and indicated that legal redress may be sought. He stressed, however, that the...

What is IMCTC? Details of global Muslim coalition backing Kenya’s new anti-terror initiative Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

From Vatican to Al-Azhar: The Pope who reached across faiths, inspiring peace in a fractured world Apr 23, 2025

“He loved Muslims and was dedicated to spreading peace. His final statements defended Palestine and the oppressed people of Gaza. His efforts helped a...

Kenya steps up anti-terror finance fight with elite training for 22 officials Apr 23, 2025

The training is courtesy of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition.

Missing persons cases linked to human trafficking in Northern Kenya - Interior CS Murkomen Apr 22, 2025

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the individuals are affiliated with recruiting agencies or an organised group.

KWS officers to face legal action over killing of Issack Abdulla Jarso, CS Murkomen says Apr 22, 2025

The CS was responding to a question by Garsen MP Ali Wario, who sought answers on the status of the case, the motive of the killing and what the gover...

261 officers stranded as deployment to Haiti stalls due to lack of equipment, support Apr 22, 2025

The United States, the mission's main financier, stated that it could not continue shouldering such a significant burden, while France announced a con...

MSF warns of desperate situation for persons displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp Apr 19, 2025

On April 11, the RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, which used to host at least 500,000 people near...

UN Security Council to deliberate on proposal to delay transition of Haiti Mission to peacekeeping Apr 18, 2025

Guterres' assessment, contained in a letter to the council, notes that Haiti is still undergoing a fragile political transition, with the progress on...

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