Kenya Constitution Stories

Senator Sigei: Human Rights Protection Is a Shared Duty, Not Just Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 08, 2025

At the 2025 High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi, Senator Hillary Sigei urged all state organs to share responsibility for protecting rights, war...

High Court orders government to pay Sh24 billion for breach of Kwale sugar deal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 08, 2025

The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the government to pay nearly Sh24 billion to Kwale International Sugar Company over a breached land deal that cr...

Africa’s coups surge: From failed attempts to full military takeovers since 2020
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2025

Benin’s government says it foiled an attempted coup in Cotonou after soldiers briefly claimed to oust President Patrice Talon, highlighting growing in...

Governor Wanga, Magwanga fallout deepens amid impeachment claims
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 06, 2025

Governor Wanga’s decision to sever ties with her deputy has drawn criticism from sections of Homa Bay residents, including Luo elders, who are calling...

Court to hear petition challenging eligibility of Embu North MP Leo Wa Muthende
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned Judge Richard Mwongo to hear a petition at the Embu High Court challenging Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende Nje...

Police crack down on syndicate forging IDs and title deeds, arrest 29
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Police in Kenya arrested 29 suspects, including chiefs and civil servants, over a forgery network linked to fake IDs, land titles and official letters...

Kenya becomes first country to seal direct health funding pact with US
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Kenya and the US have signed a $1.6 billion Health Cooperation Framework, directing funds to Kenyan state health institutions to bolster universal cov...

Voters challenge Mbeere North MP Wamuthende’s victory over electoral name discrepancy
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

Two Embu voters have moved to the High Court to nullify Mbeere North MP Leo Wamuthende Njeru’s by-election win, arguing his name change left him off t...

Petition filed seeking removal of Kenyatta University VC over alleged nepotism
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months...

Petition filed to nullify law restructuring 65 state corporations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

A new law restructuring 65 State-owned enterprises in Kenya faces a court challenge, with petitioners arguing it centralises power in the National Tre...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges before Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and med...

David Mutiso, visionary architect behind KICC, dies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that...

State sugar mill leases risk exposing consumers to higher prices - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

A World Bank and CAK report warns that 30-year leases of Kenya’s state sugar mills, after major debt write-offs and grants, may entrench dominance and...

Government commits Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya has allocated Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions and Sh2 billion for fast-tracked funding, targeting two million trainees by 2027 and exp...

Kenya ranked Africa’s most competitive economy in International Institute for Management Development 2025 Index
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s most competitive economy and 56th globally in the IMD 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting structural reforms...

16 arrested over attack on Peter Kaluma during Kasipul by-election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

During the attack, MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were confronted by a group of youths while at the polling station, and his firearm was reportedly...

Harrison Kombe wins Magarini parliamentary seat with 17,909 votes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Harrison Kombe previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld the nullification of his 2022 election following a petition by Stanley K...

UDA's Ahmed Maalim Hassan wins Banisa by-election, succeeds late brother as MP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Ahmed Maalim Hassan garnered 10,431 votes, defeating his closest challenger, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who re...

Residents confront politicians over suspected voter bribery in by-elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The by-election in Magarini is being conducted under tight security, with police deployed to polling stations to maintain order and prevent disruption...

Over 400 young entrepreneurs in Kamukunji get Nyota support to grow businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Nyota programme in Kamukunji Constituency aims to support youth entrepreneurship, especially for those facing challenges in accessing capital, bus...

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

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

Mandera County Commissioner assures residents of security ahead of Banisa by-election
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughou...

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

16 days global campaign spotlights growing threat of gender-based violence
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 25, 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue.

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

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

Court clears TSC CEO recruitment petition for full trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The court ruled that the petition can proceed without adding the applicant, saying his arguments were already well captured in the main suit.

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan to sponsor 120 underprivileged students in technical training
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 21, 2025

According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students...

Parliament probes illegal subdivision of Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Institute land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

KEVEVAPI Managing Director Alex Sabuni and his senior officials were questioned over audit discrepancies and a prolonged land dispute that has seen th...

Court gives UDA’s Ahmed Malim Hassan green light to contest Banisa by-election
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 20, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi threw out the petition that sought to block Hassan from appearing on the ballot over claims that his dual citizenship disqual...

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