Witness Protection Stories

Bill seeks Sh5 million fine for organisations with no whistleblower safety units
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

It provides incentives to encourage more people to come forward with information on corruption, fraud, and other criminal activities.

Kenya to form complaints board to hold NIS accountable for its actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The secrecy surrounding NIS operations has made it difficult to hold the agency accountable to the public, according to the Centre for Human Rights an...

Public invited to comment on Whistleblower Protection Bill 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2024

Stakeholders and the general public have been encouraged to review the draft Bill, available on the State Law Office website.

IJM, Witness Protection Agency partner to fast-track admission of witnesses
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 22, 2024

The move is timely following increased brutality and violence during the ongoing anti-government protests set to resume tomorrow.

Shakahola massacre: 422 witnesses lined up in Paul Mackenzie manslaughter case
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2024

The prosecution confirmed supplying evidence to the defence lawyers, expressing confidence in proving the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Police officer arrested for alleged defilement of minor under witness protection in Homa Bay
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 20, 2023

A male police officer has been arrested in connection with the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl at Rangwe police station in Homa Bay.

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