Author: Mary Wambui

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...

Outrage after viral video shows Dutch national insulting police officer in Diani Oct 29, 2025

The police have confirmed that the individual, identified as Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst, was filmed hurling profanities at an officer on duty insi...

Horn of Africa sees decline in extremism victims, but militants adapt with new tactics Oct 29, 2025

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypt...

EACC recovers Sh2.8 billion Karura Forest land from late ex-minister Kamotho’s company Oct 28, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the court declared that the prime Gigiri property—part of Karura Forest—was unlawfully acquired by the late Minister Joseph Kamo...

BATUK: How 1964 pact shaped Kenya’s military partnership with UK Oct 24, 2025

It is at this facility that the UK army trains its infantry units for overseas deployments, using Kenya's terrain to simulate operations in harsh and...

South Sudan peace deal at risk amid ceasefire violations, political discord - report Oct 24, 2025

Alleged airstrikes and ongoing ground confrontations severely restricted humanitarian access to thousands of food-insecure displaced people across Upp...

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

EACC recovers grabbed road reserve valued at Sh30 million in Nyali Oct 23, 2025

The land forms part of the Classic Road reserve, previously vested in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council for road maintenance and future expansion.

Parliament warns Kenyans against fake Bills, false Cabinet vetting letter circulating online Oct 22, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the Assembly clarified that the counterfeit Bills are being presented as those recently passed by Parlia...

DCI says Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi remains at large despite arrest rumours Oct 22, 2025

A one-million-shilling cash reward is still available for anyone who provides information leading to Jumaisi’s capture.

KEBS responds to UK travel advisory, says methanol in Kenya ‘too bitter to be consumed’ Oct 22, 2025

KEBS reassured the public that no methanol in Kenya can be mistaken for alcohol, countering UK warning on poisoning risks.

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