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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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,...