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Six plead not guilty in Albert Ojwang murder case
State Counsel Victor Owiti, representing the prosecution, urged the court to deny bail to the suspects, citing what he described as compelling reasons.
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Western envoys warn Kenya against hired goons, police abuses ahead of June 25 protests
The statement comes a day before the anniversary of the 2024 #RejectFinanceBill protests, which turned deadly and left dozens dead and many more injured.
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Silenced but unbowed: Police brutality report reveals 600 injuries, 63 killings
According to the report, state violence has led to 63 confirmed deaths, 63 abductions, 26 missing persons, more than 600 injuries, and widespread cases of torture and illegal detention.
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Murkomen says Kenya too lenient on threats to State institutions as new protests loom
A number of Kenyans have expressed their intention to march to State House to demand justice for the lives lost during the previous protests.
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Murkomen: Government ready to meet families of June 25 protest victims
CS Murkomen defended police action during past protests, saying officers were often forced to act in a difficult environment
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KRA gives employers July deadline to shift to new PAYE system
The new Excel-based PAYE return template has been released under the theme “KRA Simplifies the PAYE Return Filing Process.”
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Senate orders crackdown on Governors using public funds for self-branding
The directive follows a petition tabled before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations by Laban Omusundi, the Executive Director of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative and a resident of Nakuru County.
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City Hall blames Nairobians for flooding as illegal dumping chokes drains
Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the persistent habit of throwing garbage from vehicles and along road reserves, as well as the use of unauthorised waste collectors, is at the heart of the garbage problem that is contributing to flooding during rains.
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We want the killer arrested: Mwiki families demand action after brutal deaths
Human rights groups and lawyers representing the family are now putting pressure on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to act without delay.
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Activist Kinyagia missing after alleged DCI raid at his home
Neighbours who witnessed the incident said the officers left with several personal items from the house. These included two laptops, two phones, Kinyagia’s current and old passports, and a yellow fever card.
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Family says Boniface Kariuki can't survive without life support after police shooting
Doctors recently carried out a second high-risk surgery lasting four hours to remove bullet fragments lodged in his skull.
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Poghisio cautions government, politicians ahead of June 25 protests
Poghisio emphasized the need to allow young people the space to reflect on and commemorate the lives lost and the struggles faced in 2024.
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Director charged with stealing Sh356 million from own company
The prosecution told the court that the funds belonged to the company and were allegedly stolen by Khatwani in his capacity as a director.
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Sifuna: Honour protest victims, don’t fear the streets
Official records confirmed at least 42 deaths, but rights groups, including the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Amnesty International, reported 61 fatalities.
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NCIC, MWARP join forces to promote peace culture in coast schools
NCIC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mutegi said the collaboration will enable both institutions to roll out joint programs designed to equip students with values such as tolerance.
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Kenya gets Sh16.4 billion IFAD loan to boost rural livelihoods
The loan is on blend terms, with a 1.41 percent interest rate, 1.39 percent service charge, a 25-year repayment period, and a five-year grace period.
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IG Kanja vows justice for shot protester Boniface Kariuki
Central Region Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, speaking on behalf of IG Kanja during a visit to Kariuki’s family, said two officers linked to the shooting have already been charged in court and remain in custody.
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FGM declines but child pregnancies surge as Kenya unveils bold girls' empowerment plan
Wajir County still tops the list with a prevalence of 97.2%, followed by Mandera (95.9%), Marsabit (83%), Kisii (77.3%), and Samburu (75.6%).
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96 judges can’t handle it all, Muteti warns on delayed justice
He revealed that each judge is handling up to 450 cases annually, a workload that makes it difficult to deliver timely justice.
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CS Duale and Mwaura clash over access to health services
Duale said the remarks were misleading and insisted that all Kenyans are entitled to SHA services as long as they make the required payments.
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Treasury slashes CoB budget by Sh70 million in supplementary cuts
The latest budget cuts were contained in the third supplementary estimates tabled by the National Treasury last Wednesday, barely a week before the financial year closes.
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IPOA to forward police misconduct files to DPP
Hassan disclosed that only 25 percent of complaints received by IPOA originate from police officers, while 75 percent come from the public, pointing to a deep trust gap between citizens and law enforcement agencies.
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Influencers, TikTok and politicians named top sources of disinformation in Kenya
Despite growing concerns, social media platforms remain central to how Kenyans access news, with YouTube leading at 54 per cent, followed by Facebook (52 per cent), WhatsApp (46 per cent), X (42 per cent), and TikTok (38 per cent).
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Court told Wetang’ula, house in contempt over electoral team
President William Ruto appointed a new IEBC team chaired by Erastus Ethekon through a gazette notice dated June 10, despite a High Court order issued on May 19 stopping the vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament.
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Auditor General: IFMIS fails as Sh10.2 billion spent without approval
The audit found that some transactions captured in IFMIS were later cancelled, but there was no evidence to show the cancellations were authorised.
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No more bloodshed: Elders unite to restore peace in Kerio Valley
Leaders from Baringo, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Uasin Gishu counties convened in Cheptebo, Elgeyo Marakwet, to begin charting a new path to restore order and stability.
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ODPP accused of enabling botched investigations and weak prosecutions
The ODPP has been accused of poor oversight, selective prosecution, and surrendering to political pressure, while urging the DPP to personally lead landmark cases, reform internal operations, and reopen unsolved high-profile investigations.
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Moses Kuria predicts 2027 will be a consensus vote, not a contest
Kuria stressed the importance of national dialogue ahead of the polls, warning of potential turmoil if the country fails to build unity.
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Gen Z protest victims still waiting for justice, one year on
President Ruto had also promised action on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances targeting youth activists, but no progress has been made.
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MMU student in murder case declared unfit for trial
The report also noted that Mutinda was “fairly groomed and cooperative with difficulty,” but his speech was low in tone and pitch, and the history he provided was unreliable.