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Kenyan police officers in Haiti to return home after year-long deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

These officers, who had previously undergone specialised training, were recalled Thursday to the GSU Training School for final briefings and preparati...

MPs demand SHA clears Sh10 billion in pending NHIF bills within three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

The committee, chaired by Seme MP James Nyikal, noted that reimbursements under SHA have been inconsistent, with some facilities recording no disburse...

UN veteran Jack Christofides appointed Special Representative for Haiti Gang Suppression Force
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 02, 2025

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

Murkomen warns politicians over hired goons, rising SGBV cases
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians over hiring criminal gangs and raised alarm over rising sexual and gender-based violence in West...

Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role
UN News  |  Dec 02, 2025

Haitian authorities seized a record 1,045kg of cocaine near Île de la Tortue, highlighting Haiti’s growing role in regional drug routes and prompting...

Cases of police misconduct rises despite overall drop in crime -Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Following a dramatic 70.4 per cent rise the previous year, these offences increased by another three per cent during the 2024-25 review period. The re...

‘Everyone should vote freely’: KNCHR warns against intimidation and bribery in by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

In line with its constitutional mandate, the KNCHR said it has deployed commissioners, staff, and field monitors across election zones.

WFP warns of hunger crisis in Nigeria as 35 million face food shortages
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to WFP projections, around 15,000 people in Borno could face "catastrophic hunger" or "famine-like conditions" next year.

1,567 injured police officers compensated, says Mwangangi as Senate pushes for transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles...

Haiti security forces say era of unchecked gang power is over as crackdown intensifies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

According to the statement, the Gang Suppression Force is working closely with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti to carry out...

Kenya’s criminal gangs trace back to independence era, NCIC says
Mary Wambui  |  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...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

‘Kenya can’t do it alone’: US urges more nations to join Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force
Mary Wambui  |  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.

Six communities dominate jobs in parastatals and public universities, NCIC says
Mary Wambui  |  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...

MPs back Women Enterprise Fund as Sh11 billion reaches 73,712 women groups
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the Fund presented its accomplishments, demonstrating extensive engagement with grassroots communities.

SHA faces Sh30 billion backlog despite Sh81 billion collected since inception
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Mwangangi noted that despite the achievements, the Authority still faces a backlog of Sh30 billion in pending bills inherited from the defunct Nationa...

Ruto appoints KNCHR boss Claris Ogangah as Vice Chair of Protest Victims Compensation Panel, replacing LSK's Faith Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Ogangah replaces Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, who resigned in October, citing delays and legal obstacles that hindered the pan...

MPs grill SHA over Sh91m legal costs, disputed Karen land and stalled NHIF projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The MPs were alarmed by the unexplained variance of Sh77.6 million between the amount spent on legal fees and the value of cases pursued.

Green light for Gang Suppression Force tells Haitians ‘they are not alone’, Security Council hears
UN News  |  Oct 23, 2025

As armed groups are increasingly targeting farming communities on the outskirts of the capital and other areas, he stressed that the scale and impact...

Kwale residents call for urgent security measures as Diani faces gang violence surge
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

The residents claim that the criminal groups, mainly composed of machete-wielding gangs, have been terrorising traders, robbing shops, and harassing l...

Gang Suppression Force denies reports of Kenyan police deaths in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

In a statement issued on Monday, the GSF confirmed that all its personnel were safe, stressing that no Kenyan officer had lost their life during the l...

Haiti is under a UN arms embargo: So why are 500,000 illegal weapons in circulation?
UN News  |  Oct 19, 2025

Haiti does not manufacture firearms or ammunition, but according to the latest figures released by the UN human rights office, there are an estimated...

Security Council renews Haiti sanctions
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 18, 2025

Panama's representative said effective implementation of the arms embargo is crucial in efforts to once and for all remove the fuel that is firing thi...

Claris Ogangah sworn in as new KNCHR chair, vows to defend rights of all Kenyans
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 13, 2025

Ogangah, in her acceptance speech, announced that she'll ensure that all Kenyans, especially the marginalised and voiceless, are protected and heard.

5.7 million people face food insecurity in Haiti
UN News  |  Oct 12, 2025

A striking 1.9 million – or 17 per cent of the population – are suffering emergency levels of acute food insecurity, which leaves them with food gaps,...

SHA Board names new senior management team to strengthen healthcare oversight
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The SHA Board said the appointments aim to ensure continuity of operations and enhance oversight as the Authority implements its mandate of providing...

SHA begins review of cancer benefit package after patients’ protest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

SHA also announced plans to meet representatives from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) next week to explore ways of improving support...

SHA directs Kenyans to verify hospital records amid fraud concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said patients should ensure their visits are accurately logged in the system on the day services are recei...

‘Unprecedented’ number of children on the run in Haiti
UN News  |  Oct 09, 2025

Armed gangs now control over 85 per cent of the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as well as key roads, cutting families off from food, healthcare, p...

Russia rebukes Nairobi over 'unanimous' Haiti vote claim
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 04, 2025

His remarks came after Kenya's foreign affairs permanent secretary, Korir Sing'oei, posted that the resolution's "unanimous adoption" marked a step to...

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