Operation Linda Jamii Stories

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Court petition seeks to block budget over Sh600 billion owed to suppliers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

Operation Linda Jamii wants the High Court to compel the government to prioritise payment of bills accumulated from June 2005 to June 2022, citing har...

Lobby moves to court to stop 2025/26 budget over Sh698 million pending bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The group argues that the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) dated February 12, 2025, lacks transparency and fails to demonstrate good faith regarding how...

IGAD launches regional training to strengthen public health emergency response
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

The program is designed to provide participants with practical tools and strategies to improve preparedness, response, and recovery during outbreaks.

Murkomen: Government to streamline command structure of police reservists, improve pay
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2025

At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

Kenya secures Sh1.8 billion from China to modernise hospitals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The funding aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical equipment, and support the government’s push for Universal Health Coverage.

Tension as Al-Shabaab insurgents storm Mangai village in Boni Forest, preach to locals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

The incident happened on Saturday evening around 6 pm when residents, most of whom are Muslims, were preparing for the evening prayers and breaking th...

Rwanda latest country to sign defence cooperation with Ethiopia
Addis Standard  |  Mar 15, 2025

The agreement covers cooperation in areas including counterterrorism, training, and related military capacity building programs.

Nigeria bets on deradicalisation programme in North West
DW News  |  Mar 09, 2025

The Nigerian government wants to rehabilitate and reintegrate bandits who have terrorized the North West zone. But will expanding Operation Safe Corri...

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth
Mary Wambui  |  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...

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

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

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

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

Headteachers urge government to raise school fees citing rising costs, inflation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The proposal suggests that fees in national schools be raised from the current Sh53,554 to Sh73,182 per year, an increase of Sh19,628.

Kenya heightens vigilance on cross-border movements as Uganda reports nine Ebola cases
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 12, 2025

Screenings have been intensified at major border crossings, including Busia, Malaba, and Suam, as well as at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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

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

Oromo Liberation Army denies presence in Kenya as security operation intensifies
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 05, 2025

In a statement posted on their X platform, OLA denied having any presence on Kenyan territory, stating that they uphold and fully respect Kenya’s sove...

Police launch major operation against Oromo Liberation Army in Isiolo, Marsabit
Mary Wambui  |  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,...

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