Author: Mary Wambui

Lessons from Garissa University terror attack, 10 years on Apr 02, 2025

A security report at the time revealed that the attack could have been avoided and that some Kenyans, fearing for their safety, feared giving out info...

Court grants police 14 days to hold suspects in Gaala Aden’s murder case Apr 01, 2025

Gaala, a refugee, was murdered after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man who is among the arrested suspects. She endured 27 days of beatings before su...

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

DPP approves manslaughter charges against Body by Design clinic owners over woman’s death Apr 01, 2025

Kananu died on October 6, 2024, following a botched operation at Omnicare Medical Limited, also known as Body by Design, located on Kabarsiran Avenue...

UN plane makes emergency landing in Mogadishu after technical hitch Apr 01, 2025

The De Havilland Dash 8 (DH8D) aircraft operated by the UNSOS was departing from Somalia to a yet-to-be-disclosed location when the incident happened.

Impressive April Fools' Day pranks that some Kenyans fell for Apr 01, 2025

The Eastleigh Voice with its article titled "Nairobi Expressway to introduce dedicated boda boda lanes – Transport CS Davis Chirchir" implied that the...

How state plans to roll out the integration of refugees with host communities under Shirika Plan Mar 30, 2025

As of the end of February 2025, the total population of refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya was 836,907.

Kenyan peacekeeper dies in Central African Republic Mar 29, 2025

The Special Representative further said she was "extremely shocked by the heinous attack" on peacekeepers whose mission is to protect civilians.

Ruto assures Garissa, Turkana residents of support as state launches Shirika Plan Mar 28, 2025

UNHCR's boss Filipo Grandi pledged support to the plan, recognising it as a model for the region and the rest of the world, but noted the dire state o...

Kenyans, activists express solidarity with DRC citizens, call for an end to conflict Mar 28, 2025

At an event organised by Amnesty International, experts from Human Rights Watch, and other organisations exposed the dire situation, calling for more...

Water Resources Authority issues flooding advisory as rivers swell Mar 27, 2025

The advisory warns that while most river basins are flowing at normal levels, some are approaching the flood alarm stage.

South Sudan on brink of civil war as UN mission urges restraint amid reports of Machar's arrest Mar 27, 2025

Dr Machar and his wife, Angelina Teny, were placed under house arrest on Wednesday night, an action that now threatens peace in the fragile nation.

National Assembly approves additional cash for underfunded police functions Mar 26, 2025

The allocation of the Sh2.5 billion to the mission raises questions as the UN Trust Fund created to support the mission has met its costs and has enou...

Katiba Institute defends journalist against Safaricom's lawsuit Mar 26, 2025

The research and litigation institution said it is concerned that the journalist faces the risk of being ordered to pay heavy costs that follow the la...

Kenyan police officer missing after ambush by gangs in Haiti Mar 26, 2025

The incident happened nearly a week after another Kenyan officer was injured while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff within the Belot area i...

Ministry moves to avert disruption of flower exports to European Union Mar 25, 2025

He stated that the Ministry has declared zero tolerance for False Codling Moth (FCM) and is committed to ensuring 100 per cent compliance with EU regu...

South Sudan, Chad vow to protect themselves from Sudan threats Mar 25, 2025

Chad condemned threats made against it by the same senior military official that claimed that N'Djamena and Amdjarass were legitimate military targets...

MSF warns of renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province Mar 25, 2025

The medical humanitarian organisation called on all state and non-state armed groups in Ituri to spare civilians as well as healthcare facilities, whi...

Court dismisses appeal to delay trial of 12 police officers accused of killing Baby Pendo Mar 22, 2025

The judges further reminded the suspects that a delay in the trial would affect the quality of justice.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf welcomes Angola's efforts to pacify eastern DR Congo Mar 21, 2025

Mahmoud said the Luanda process has contributed significantly to creating conditions for dialogue and regional and international engagement.

UN Refugee agency's boss warns funding cuts will put millions of lives at risk Mar 21, 2025

Last month, the United States, one of the agency’s biggest financiers, ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign assistance, forcing the UNHCR to sca...

Interior Ministry drafts policy to streamline operationalisation of new administrative units Mar 21, 2025

He said the Ministry is seeking an additional Sh2.5 billion to facilitate the implementation and operationalisation of newly gazetted administrative u...

AU calls for stronger AI regulations to tackle terrorism and political instability Mar 21, 2025

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

Kenya kicks off youth dialogue series on prevention of violent extremism in Nairobi Mar 20, 2025

The dialogue series also aligns with the second counter-terrorism strategy (2025-2030) whose implementation has kicked off.

Attack on Somalia president's convoy exposes rising threat of terror in Sahel region Mar 19, 2025

According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...

Defence CS Tuya lays out modalities of KDF deployment in internal security matters Mar 19, 2025

The CS said the law provided that in the event that KDF is deployed to restore peace in areas affected by unrest, under article 241, the chief of the...

Uganda's FDC party vows to challenge Kawempe by-election results in court Mar 18, 2025

The winning candidate from the National Unity Platform, Naukoola Luyimbazi, won with 17,764 votes in the heated by-election that also saw journalists...

Somali journalist killed in Mogadishu blast targeting presidential convoy Mar 18, 2025

The Association of Independent Somali Journalists condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the late journalist’s family in a statement sha...

Goma residents express frustrations after M23 refuses to join Angola-led talks Mar 18, 2025

Many residents of Goma expressed confusion over what they saw as the rebel group's disproportionate response to European sanctions.

Queen Maxima dazzles Kenyans with her elegant sense of style during state visit Mar 18, 2025

According to local media, her wardrobe transitioned from casual to more formal looks upon her marriage to her husband—then a Prince and heir apparent...

Joint EAC-SADC ministers meeting calls for the reopening Goma, Kavumu airports in eastern DRC Mar 18, 2025

According to their joint communique, the opening of the two airports in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces will facilitate the withdrawal of SADC tro...

Angola officially invites M23 for negotiations with DRC Mar 15, 2025

While the group’s spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, stated on Friday that its representatives would attend the meeting, it has not yet confirmed who wil...

Kenya not financing Haiti security mission -Police Mar 15, 2025

Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the total budget for the mission in the current financial year 2024/2025 is Sh2.1 billion and not Sh4.5 billion...

Tension as Somali intelligence officials kill Kenyan police officer at border Mar 15, 2025

Police have linked the attack to the foiled abduction of a Chinese national by suspected terrorists who have since been arrested.

How minor from Mandera was trafficked to Libya by his teacher Mar 14, 2025

At the time of his disappearance, the victim was 14 years old and a student at Mandera DEB Primary School.

Humanitarian organisations call for urgent interventions in Sudan as crisis deepens Mar 14, 2025

Since the war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April 2023, tens of...

Police assure journalists of safety amid rising cases of harassment, intimidation Mar 14, 2025

He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...

M23 welcomes Angola's mediation offer, seeks clarification on modalities Mar 13, 2025

M23 want the mediation team to formally involve all stakeholders in its initiative and its terms of reference citing knowledge of the mediation offer...

Foreign missions call for urgent cessation of hostilities in Northern Ethiopia Mar 13, 2025

Disputes between rival factions intensified recently with the region’s embattled administrator appealing for help from the federal government after a...

SADC terminates its mission in DR Congo Mar 13, 2025

The decision announced in a communique further ordered the troops to begin their phased withdrawal from Goma.

Fake police post in Uasin Gishu sparks curiosity over process of establishing a police station Mar 13, 2025

Asked whether he knows he committed a crime by his actions, Leitich told journalists on Tuesday afternoon, “I cannot say whether there was a mistake o...

Trump's deportation plan may put Somali lives at risk back home, warns former US deportees Mar 13, 2025

The Trump administration has marked over 4,000 Somalis for deportation as part of the nearly two million “illegal immigrants” that have been identifi...

IGAD calls for ceasefire in South Sudan as regional leaders meet to address security crisis Mar 12, 2025

IGAD’s Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu said the authority’s Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification will...

Inside Myanmar's online jobs scam centres where many Kenyans have been trapped Mar 11, 2025

The stories of how the victims fall prey to their traffickers mirror those given by those who get trafficked elsewhere on tourist visas.

NACADA raises alarm over Airbnb turning into drug havens Mar 10, 2025

NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa said recent incidents have revealed that these premises are being misused for drug-fueled parties, illicit alcohol cons...

Press freedom under attack as police force journalists to delete protest images Mar 10, 2025

Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

Why situation in eastern DR Congo has reached dangerous phase Mar 01, 2025

Reports indicate that the M23 has expanded its control of mining sites in the region thereby increasing its monthly taxes.

M23 extradites FDLR 'General' linked to murder of queen Rosalie Gicanda to Rwanda Mar 01, 2025

In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe commended the M23 group’s actions and criticised the international community for failing...

New cross-border project launched to strengthen Kenya-Somalia ties Feb 28, 2025

The Mandera project sought to improve security along the border with Ethiopia and Somalia, with the hope that these efforts would eventually lead to t...

Somalia and Ethiopia begin talks on Indian Ocean port access Feb 28, 2025

In an interview with Universal TV, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said that the two nations are engaged in discussions and aim...

M23 rebels appoint new governor for South Kivu Feb 28, 2025

He will be deputised by Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge, Vice-Governor in charge of Political, Administrative, and Legal Affairs) and Gishinge Gasinzira Juvéna...

Todonyang attack: Search and rescue mission for missing Kenyan fishermen still on - Murkomen Feb 27, 2025

The Cabinet Secretary added that efforts to secure and bring home the chiefs abducted in Mandera three weeks ago are ongoing.

Calls for abolishment of death penalty in Kenya gain momentum Feb 27, 2025

The number of convicts on death row in Kenya has risen from 120 in 2023 to 175 as at February 26, 2025.

AU and Somalia firm up troop numbers for new mission Feb 26, 2025

Accordingly, the composition of AUSSOM troops will be as follows: Uganda (4,500), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), with Egypt (1,091...

Police officer injured in gunfire exchange with suspect in Gigiri Feb 26, 2025

The injured officer is receiving treatment at a city hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

How KDF’s grassroots initiatives are transforming once volatile North Rift region Feb 26, 2025

On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.

Football tournament in Wajir reignited memories of communities' resilience in the face of terror Feb 25, 2025

As Mandera and Wajir counties continue their pursuit of peace, a week-long football tournament provided a glimpse of what unity through sports can ach...

Relative peace returns to North Rift two years after launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu Feb 24, 2025

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

Uhuru appointed to co-facilitate merged Nairobi-Luanda peace processes on DRC conflict Feb 24, 2025

The other facilitators are Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ethiopia's former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

Somalia's IS expansion efforts hit roadblock amid sustained security operations Feb 14, 2025

The recruitment campaigns targeted regional member states and Yemen, attempting to integrate foreign terrorist fighters into structured hierarchies.

IGAD assumes chairmanship of Inter-Regional Economic Communities coordination platform Feb 14, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, officially assumes chairmanship from Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, wh...

DRC Conflict: MSF calls for safe and voluntary return for displaced Goma residents Feb 13, 2025

Some displaced individuals reported receiving evacuation orders, while others claimed they had been advised against leaving. Many, having endured year...

Tshisekedi, Kagame to brief AU security council on DRC crisis in Addis Ababa Feb 13, 2025

The summit is expected to issue further directives to facilitate a sustainable ceasefire between the warring parties under the two peace processes, as...

Nearly half of university students in Kenya have abused drugs - NACADA Feb 13, 2025

The findings indicate that alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, khat, and even emerging substances such as methamphetamine and codeine syrup are becoming incre...

Kenya’s Human Rights Crisis: Report exposes a year of crackdowns, abuses Feb 12, 2025

HRW links last year's threats to probe 16 civil society organisations (CSOs) funded by the Ford Foundation over claims that they were funding the prot...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

Somalia's new mission faces similar challenges as its predecessor Feb 07, 2025

The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops...

Police confirm arrest of Sadam Buke in ongoing Ondoa Jangili operation in Isiolo Feb 07, 2025

His friends had claimed on social media that he was abducted on Thursday while swimming at Royal Acacia Park.

Uhuru blames Tshisekedi’s lack of political will for DRC peace talks disruptions Feb 06, 2025

A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...

M23 group sets new government in North Kivu province Feb 05, 2025

The move confirms M23's decision to take over the mineral-rich North Kivu following years of similar attempts.

Malawi orders troops to prepare for withdrawal from eastern DRC Feb 05, 2025

The troops are part of a contingent of soldiers from the Southern African regional bloc (SAMIDRC) deployed in eastern DR Congo to neutralise armed gro...

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

Police launch major operation against Oromo Liberation Army in Isiolo, Marsabit Feb 04, 2025

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale,...

Five chiefs kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera Feb 03, 2025

Mandera South police commander Julius Njeru confirmed the attack and said the administrators were travelling from Wargadud to Elwak town for duty.

How social media is facilitating global illegal wildlife trade Feb 01, 2025

According to the findings, Facebook remains the primary social media platform for online IWT, with e-commerce platforms also playing a smaller yet sig...

Inside new Correctional Bill that seeks to improve handling of offenders Jan 31, 2025

The Correctional Services Bill, 2025, currently at the public participation stage, is part of ongoing efforts to implement the recommendations of Just...

Mandera County receives 150 computers to enhance digital literacy Jan 30, 2025

The initiative is part of the UK's Digital Access Programme that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities,

Slow transition: New report reveals challenges in Kenya's community land registration Jan 30, 2025

The evaluation focused on both those who had started the transition process and those yet to begin it.

EAC summit urges DR Congo government to engage with M23 rebels directly Jan 30, 2025

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi was absent, as had earlier been confirmed by his spokesperson Tina Salama.

Calls for ceasefire, dialogue in eastern Congo amidst ongoing deadly conflict Jan 29, 2025

Angola further called for the resumption of the Nairobi peace process under former President Uhuru Kenyatta which was mandated to address internal con...

MONUSCO-brokered ceasefire fails to hold as fighting rages on in eastern DRC ahead of peace talks Jan 28, 2025

By last night, three MONUSCO peacekeepers had died in 48 hours in the line of fire between the forces allied to the local army FARDC and the M23 rebel...

Space agency outlines safety procedures for objects falling from space Jan 25, 2025

The agency noted that constant monitoring of how the satellites are moving helps to avert possible collisions between operational satellites in orbit...

How limited access to information places Kenyans on collision path with govt Jan 24, 2025

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo noted that the arrest and detention of Mulei at Capitol Hill Police Station is a violation of her rights...

Gender Commission condemns violation of Grace Njoki's rights during arrest at hospital Jan 24, 2025

The arrest happened at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek medical treatment. She was forcibly removed from the hospital on claim...

Africa's terrorism threat: UN urged to fast-track funding for peace missions Jan 22, 2025

This aligns with resolution 2719 (2023), which unanimously granted access to African-led peace operations, on a case-by-case basis, to United Nations-...

IGAD warns of ISIS from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Yemen in Puntland region of Somalia Jan 22, 2025

he tepoty notes that, despite violent extremism remaining a major obstacle to peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the quarter recorded a slight...

71,000 drought-related “excess” deaths may have occurred in Somalia between 2022 and 2024 Jan 22, 2025

The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Geopolitical tensions and adoption of AI top key threats to cyber security, global report warns Jan 21, 2025

In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering attacks, with 42 per cent of organisations reporting such incidents.

Anti-terror court rules Dusit D2 suspects have case to answer Jan 21, 2025

The two were arrested alongside a third suspect, Mire Abdullahi, following investigations into the terror incident that claimed the lives of 21 people...

International Justice Mission appoints Vincent Chahale as Country Director for Kenya Jan 21, 2025

Chahale has been with IJM Kenya since October 2020, leading the Justice Systems Interventions team for the Kenya Police Abuse of Power programme.

KDF soldiers showcase how culture, climate change are connected during annual event Jan 18, 2025

Calls are being made for people to return to positive traditional practices that helped conserve the environment, as highlighted during this year's Na...

Probe into police mishandling of anti-femicide protesters linked to security bosses reshuffle Jan 17, 2025

The probe established that the protest organizers presented a notification to former Office Commanding Central Police Station (OCS), Chief Inspector N...

Roseline Odede eulogised as selfless defender of human rights during requiem mass Jan 16, 2025

While giving his tribute at All Saints Cathedral, Dr Jorry Odede said his wife succumbed to cancer after months of diagnosis and treatment.

MSF condemns armed attack on its healthcare workers in South Sudan Jan 16, 2025

As a result of the attack, MSF has been forced to suspend all movements for outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang Counties.

Police IG Douglas Kanja moves Bungei, spokesperson in latest changes in NPS ranks Jan 16, 2025

Kwale Police Commander Ali Nuno has been promoted to be the Coast regional police commander.

Kenyans mark DusitD2 terror attack six years on Jan 15, 2025

Kenyans continue to show resilience in efforts made to heal and move past the ordeal that hurt not only innocent lives but hurt the source of liveliho...

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