Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories

CJ Koome reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to child protection, announces expanded reforms
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.

Major global emitters off track, no country strong enough to meet climate targets - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

As delegates negotiate new climate commitments at COP30, the Index’s findings signal an urgent need for stronger political will and accelerated implem...

Nairobi County, Eastleigh Business Association agree on food safety and restaurant licensing
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 19, 2025

County health officials announced that, as of November 19, all restaurant workers will be required to have valid food-handling certificates.

Senate Bill proposes five-year jail term, Sh2 million fine for livestock thieves
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...

Report warns of widening gap in Africa’s cyber resilience as attacks surge
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...

FKF President Hussein Mohammed issues apology after Harambee Stars' 8-0 collapse
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s frustrations boiled over in the 62nd minute when assistant coach Vasili Manousakis was sent off for arguing with the referee.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

National Assembly probes tea bonus disparities after farmer complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on fac...

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

IEBC urges Parliament to fast-track election reforms for fairness and speed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Ethekon explained that these measures are crucial for transparency in election campaigns, giving all candidates an equal chance to compete.

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Hustler Fund faces scrutiny as MPs demand answers on missing Sh14 billion, beneficiary records
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

MPs slam Hustler Fund for failing to account for Sh14 billion, demanding missing beneficiary records and full transparency.

Police granted 20 days to probe murder of 17-year-old orphan in Garissa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

Diamond Trust Bank lands in Garissa, ignites push for financial inclusion in northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 18, 2025

As the bank expands its services, it is expected to positively impact the local economy by providing much-needed financial services to individuals and...

Kenya issues nationwide alert after Marburg virus detected in Ethiopia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) highlighted that the virus, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, could spread quickly due to Kenya...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

EU plans increased funding to support Somalia’s security transition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2025

The EU’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Mouro, said that the bloc is preparing for a conference that will focus on accelerating these plans.

IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon calls for tougher penalties on election offences
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Erustus Ethekon said the country’s elections are anchored in the Constitution, pointing to Article 88, which gives the commission authority to manage...

Sh73.2 billion raised for Affordable Housing in 2025, only 1,795 units delivered
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Employers and employees contributed 1.5 per cent of salaries, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the projected...

Judge suspends key Marsabit Assembly committees over alleged illegal formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola made the ruling after Nominated MCA Adhi Bino, who also chairs the Health Services Committee, filed a petition arguing that cer...

How a common virus may trigger lupus: New insights into the role of Epstein–Barr virus
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 18, 2025

Groundbreaking study uncovers how the common Epstein–Barr virus hijacks immune cells, potentially triggering lupus and other autoimmune diseases in su...

Nigeria’s new terror threat: JNIM is spreading but it’s not too late to act
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Insecurity in the Sahel region is worsening. Violent extremist groups are entering new territories such as Nigeria and parts of coastal West African s...

South Sudan on high alert as Marburg outbreak emerges across border in Ethiopia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

According to the Africa CDC, nine cases had been reported by November 14, with clinical samples tested by official government laboratories confirming...

Commonwealth taps ex-Malawi President Chakwera to mediate Tanzania’s political tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

During his visit, Chakwera is expected to meet government officials, opposition figures, civil society leaders, religious authorities, and internation...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Suspected cyberattack renders multiple Kenyan Government websites inaccessible
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and I...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Tanzania's Taifa Group Limited secures green light for Sh16 billion LPG plant in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The entry of a multinational conglomerate from Tanzania into the Kenyan market is expected to shake up the energy industry, forcing prices downwards.

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