Director of Public Prosecutions Stories

DPP seeks transfer of Baby Samantha Pendo murder case to Kisumu over scene access, witness cost
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

Four police officers — John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono — are charged with the 2017 murder of Samantha Pendo in Ki...

Nairobi hits record Sh13.7 billion revenue in 2024/25, surpassing last year by Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The county credits the record-breaking performance to enhanced collection efforts, the adoption of digital systems, and stricter enforcement targeting...

KNEC seeks public help to recover lost land title
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The crucial document, which confirms KNEC’s legal ownership of the land under LR No. 209/6900, has mysteriously disappeared, prompting the agency to i...

Why Opposition’s parallel tribunal aimed at tackling State injustice is within legal bounds -expert
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2025

A section of Kenya’s opposition leaders recently launched the People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC) in response to what they describe as a gr...

Kenya shares lessons on devolution, gender rule as Nigeria begins reform talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula shared the difficult path Kenya took to secure a new constitutional order, beginning with the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Gro...

Our oceans are in trouble: how to move beyond the outrage and start taking real action
The Conversation  |  Jun 27, 2025

Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems, including estuaries and mangroves, which are vital nurseries for many fish...

Ex-TSC CEO Nancy Macharia turns down Murang’a County job for World Bank role
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to a communication from the Murang’a County government, Dr Macharia declined the offer after receiving a new consulting opportunity with the...

Raila defends Kenyans’ right to protest, urges government to uphold constitutional freedoms
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

Odinga reaffirmed that ODM is committed to championing the rights of all citizens, including access to food, shelter, education, healthcare, property,...

MMU student in girlfriend’s murder case declared unfit to stand trial, court orders re-evaluation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 23, 2025

In a report filed in court, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital concluded that Mutinda is mentally unstable following a psychiatric evalua...

‘We’re being priced out of education’: TVET students cry foul over sudden fee hikes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Student leaders expressed concern that the tuition fee hikes are already disrupting learning and pushing thousands of students to the brink of droppin...

Inside new Bill that seeks to formalise Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenyans have until June 30 to submit their views on the proposed Dispute Resolution Bill, 2025.

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran – A more threatening force could fill the vacuum
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s fighting strength now rivals that of the...

Judiciary vows security reforms one year after Makadara Magistrate Kivuti’s shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

Magistrate Kivuti was shot while presiding over a court case, an incident that shocked the nation and exposed critical security lapses within judicial...

Counties to take over Sh150 billion in functions by July 2026 in landmark devolution move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The move follows an agreement between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee after a two-year consultation pr...

Governors protest Sh405 billion county allocation, threaten to boycott talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Council Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said county leaders are considering skipping future discussions if the allocation trend continu...

Djibouti rejects Ethiopia’s request for port corridor, naval base
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 13, 2025

According to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia sent a delegation requesting the creation of a corridor from its border to the port, along with r...

Thousands join plastic pollution fight as Diani Beach festival kicks off in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The initiative brings together more than 60 partners, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, for a series of workshops, exhibition...

Coast hoteliers urge tougher anti-pollution measures to protect marine life and boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along...

Nairobi leads in plastic waste despite single-use papers ban as report shows alarming pollution levels
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Nairobi accounts for a third of all non-recyclable waste in Kenya, with the city’s urban areas producing nearly 30 per cent of daily plastic garbage,...

Kenya secures Sh65 billion Chinese deal to boost local vaccine and medicine manufacturing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to build domestic capacity, reduce reliance on medical imports and enhance healthcare resilience.

Glow naturally: How to make your own body scrub for radiant, healthy skin
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

One popular and effective self-care product is the homemade body scrub, which exfoliates, hydrates, and revives the skin using simple, everyday ingred...

Senators warn land grabs at agricultural research centres threaten food security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

The Senate committee warned that the illegal occupation of research land, coupled with budget cuts targeting the agricultural sector, pose a serious t...

From protests to the office: How Gen Z is reshaping Kenya’s work culture and social norms
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 05, 2025

At workplaces, they are defining the new work culture and ethics in a move that breaks away from the traditional past.

Trump bans travel to US by nationals from 12 countries including Somalia, Sudan and Congo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Trump added that the list will be subject to revision while noting that other countries can be added to it in future.

Kenya to fully digitise pension payments by July 2025 to combat fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

CS Mbadi told the Senate on Wednesday that the current manual system has not only delayed pension disbursements but has also exposed retirees to sophi...

Ethiopian parliament passes Bill banning single-use plastic bags
XINHUA  |  Jun 05, 2025

According to data obtained from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags constitute 46 per cent of the plastic waste generated b...

Auditor-General flags NSSF for mismanagement, risky deals and irregular spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The audit for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, revealed that NSSF purchased government bonds worth Sh5 billion at a premium and later sold the...

Trader demands compensation from KPLC after power line electrocutes 10 goats in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2025

Amir Abdille, who had brought nearly 200 goats for sale at the Bondeni market, says he is devastated and is now calling on the Kenya Power and Lightin...

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