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House committee flags mismanagement, ethnic bias in universities and technical institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Vice Chancellors and Principals were summoned to explain the use of hundreds of millions on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that have not p...

Interior Ministry to implement most Maraga-led police reforms despite court ruling
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The PS affirmed the government’s commitment to respect the court ruling and indicated that legal redress may be sought. He stressed, however, that the...

Pope Francis: Why his papacy mattered for Africa and for the world's poor and margnalised
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

The reforms of Pope Francis could be termed a movement – from a church of a few where priests and bishops, and the pope call the shots, to a church of...

Police medical insurance renewed as Sh1.2 billion hospital remains unused
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Awarded to APA Insurance and a joint venture partner, the one-year medical cover runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Tanzania's main opposition party calls election ban unconstitutional
Reuters  |  Apr 15, 2025

CHADEMA failed to sign an election code of conduct document, making it ineligible to contest the presidential and parliamentary polls expected in Octo...

CS Murkomen says vehicle shortage for police, administration officers fueling insecurity in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

As part of a broader initiative to reduce fuel costs and improve mobility, NGAO officers in Kilifi and other towns will be provided with 1,000 electri...

Ruto’s task force on police reforms declared unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The court found that the president overstepped his authority by unilaterally creating a 23-member task force chaired by former Chief Justice David Mar...

Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal titan, human rights defender, and voice of conscience
ICJ Kenya  |  Apr 05, 2025

During Kenya’s darkest political moments, particularly under the one-party regime of the 1980s and 1990s, Pheroze Nowrojee stood firm in defence of hu...

National Police Service seek Sh20 billion to digitize operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

CS Murkomen revealed that the government is finalizing plans to introduce body cameras for police officers, a move aimed at boosting accountability an...

AU Commission chair Mahamoud makes first official visit to Somalia, discusses security and regional stability
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...

738 police officers, 50 civilians staff promoted in National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia, the Commission examined whether the recommended officers met the promotion criteria and was satisfied th...

Murkomen dismisses Gachagua’s claims on sale of prison land, says reforms underway
Amina Wako  |  Mar 13, 2025

His remarks were in response to claims made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged that all prison lands had been sold, necessitating the r...

Fake police post in Uasin Gishu sparks curiosity over process of establishing a police station
Mary Wambui  |  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...

Unauthorised police stations will not be tolerated - IG of Police Kanja
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Recently, a 26-year-old trader and political activist, Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei, came under scrutiny for setting up an unauthorised police pat...

IG of Police Kanja warns against bribery, urges officers to be content with their salaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 12, 2025

Kanja emphasised that officers must remain content with their salaries, however small, and focus on executing their mandate within the law.

Traffic offenders to pay fines instantly under new digital system to fight graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The initiative seeks to curb corruption by allowing drivers to pay fines immediately after a traffic offence is recorded, thus reducing physical conta...

Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

Somalia's ex-President Mohamed Farmaajo warns of political instability, urges dialogue to address political tensions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 21, 2025

The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.

Why you'll no longer have to go to police stations to report incidents
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Interior ministry explained that a digital system for processing traffic fines and the implementation of a digital occurrence book were central to...

Police define areas of focus in major plan to upgrade equipment and institute reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The document further states that the service will employ robust cyber security measures, monitor cybercrime activities, and stay abreast of emerging t...

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