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High Court dismisses NGAAF CEO case, authorizes EACC action
The decision restores the agency’s authority to arrest, detain, and prosecute him under the law.
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Six arrested in Vipingo linked to Mtwapa robbery
Investigators also found a cash bail receipt tied to a separate attempted robbery with violence case. One suspect reportedly has an active arrest warrant in that case.
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Mercy Wambua resigns as head of Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice
With Wambua stepping down, the Commission has begun the process of finding a new CEO and Commission Secretary, following the Constitution, the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, and public service regulations.
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Ruto to Opposition: Stop anger, start offering solutions
Ruto reiterated that his administration remains focused on implementing its development agenda and urged Kenyans to judge leaders by their tangible programmes rather than slogans.
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Operational Maalimin Division to enhance governance and local development
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, Lagdera MP Mohamed Abdikadir, Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo and other local leaders presided over the event, describing it as a major milestone in bringing government services closer to the people.
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Senate committee queries Governor Barchok over Sh14.5m payroll variance
The Auditor-General has flagged unsupported balances, a Sh14.5 million payroll variance and Sh157.8 million unreconciled transfers in Bomet County’s 2024/25 accounts, prompting tough questioning by senators over financial controls.
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ICJ Kenya calls for criminal action over Nandi Hills police assault
ICJ Kenya has condemned CCTV-recorded police assaults in a Nandi Hills pool hall and urged IPOA and the ODPP to launch swift criminal investigations and prosecutions beyond internal disciplinary action.
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Kwale farmer sentenced to life for incest against niece
According to court records, the offence occurred on the morning of August 22, 2024, at Mirizani Village, Mwaluphamba location, Shimba Hills sub-county, Kwale County.
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Senator Oginga moves to calm ODM tensions after Sifuna questions party organs
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has clarified party policy after Edwin Sifuna’s Citizen TV remarks, affirming the legitimacy of ODM organs and stressing unity, discipline and structured coalition planning.
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Karua questions IEBC over Acting CEO appointment
Karua cast doubt on the integrity of the process, saying the decision to appoint an acting CEO from outside the existing deputy structure was difficult to justify, given the temporary nature of the role.
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Irũngũ Houghton to leave Amnesty Kenya after eight years
Under Houghton, Amnesty Kenya established 165 Circles of Conscience in 35 counties, creating a robust grassroots network that has strengthened human rights advocacy at the local level.
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Nairobi's Dishi na County policy anchored in law to feed 316,000 pupils daily
Nairobi County has approved a School Feeding Policy, legally securing daily Dishi na County meals for 316,000 learners and planning expansion to more schools in informal settlements.
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Bodies of two more Kenyans found in Donetsk following Russian recruitment
Bagaka and Mogesa arrived at a Russian recruitment centre in Yaroslavl on September 27, 2025, while Gititu joined them a month later on October 28.
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Ruto nominates new ambassador, deputy envoys
The new postings include Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Elias Bare Shill as Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow, Russia, while Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Nur is set to take up his position in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Kwale court jails man 20 years for defiling 12-year-old girl
A Kwale court has sentenced Jackson Waweru Mwai to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old girl in Kinango, underscoring Kenya’s tough stance on sexual offences against minors.
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Why World Bank suppots Kenya's NYOTA programme
The World Bank Board approved the project, committing approximately Sh29.5 billion over five years to support its implementation. The government has already begun the final phase of fund disbursement in eight counties, which is expected to conclude within two weeks.
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Over 5,800 youth receive Sh139.5 million in NYOTA grants at coast event
The government has disbursed Sh139.5 million in NYOTA start-up grants to 5,880 young entrepreneurs in Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta, pairing capital with training to boost youth jobs and businesses.
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Okango warns political pressure could undermine IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Strategic advisor Fredrick Okang’o warns that political pressure, funding gaps and early attacks on IEBC risk undermining Kenya’s 2027 General Election despite existing legal and technical capacity.
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Police arrest five, recover stolen items after Kitui Road burglary
Police in Machakos Township arrested five suspected burglars after a Kitui Road break-in, recovering household and commercial items. The NPS credits public tips and routine patrols for the swift operation.
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Nairobi River regeneration gains momentum as Sakaja cabinet approves major works
The programme, backed by a Sh50 billion budget, brings together major environmental repair works and large infrastructure upgrades aimed at fixing decades of damage to the Nairobi River and its tributaries.
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Court demands answers as Busia businessman Ibrahim Mohamed goes missing
Ibrahim, a fish trader, vanished nearly two weeks ago after being taken off a Nairobi-bound bus while transporting Sh17 million in cash.
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City Hall moves to replan Westlands as unchecked construction strains services
City Hall has now invited tenders for a contractor to create a local physical and land use plan specifically for Westlands. This framework will regulate future projects and ensure that development aligns with the neighbourhood’s intended layout.
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Fear in Nairobi's Donholm area as gas fire triggers explosions
Witnesses said the fire is believed to have started when a gas cylinder that was leaking caught fire. The flames then spread to a nearby gas cylinder depot, causing several other cylinders to explode one after another as the fire intensified.
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IEBC faces tech row, funding gaps as 2027 election cycle begins
Speaking on a Radio Generation interview on Friday, leadership and governance expert Peter Mbae said the country was already entering an election cycle, warning that confidence in the electoral referee was fragile.
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JSC says petition on Rutto conduct falls outside its mandate
In a letter dated February 4, 2026, and sent to Consumer Federation of Kenya Secretary General Stephen Mutoro, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya explained that ongoing legal processes and a parliamentary review prevent the commission from taking action.
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157 captives returned on each side as Ukraine–Russia negotiations falter
Russia continues to demand Ukraine cede the remaining areas of the Donbas region it does not control. Ukraine, on the other hand, is seeking robust assurances from the United States and European allies to prevent further attacks if a peace deal is agreed.
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ODM–Azimio pact still valid in law, Governance expert warns
Mucendu likens ODM to a majority shareholder whose exit would collapse the coalition, raising questions about power, identity and succession in Kenyan politics.
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Nairobi police intercept 10 Ethiopians in suspected trafficking case
The arrests come amid rising alarm over human trafficking in Kenya, which ranks among the highest in Africa for such crimes.
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Police move to access mobile data in probe of Witima church disruption
Reports indicate that a teargas canister was thrown into the church, halting proceedings, while several vehicles inside the compound were damaged. Fortunately, no injuries were immediately reported.
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Sh1 million illegal pesticides intercepted at Busia border
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) reported that officers discovered the consignment on Wednesday morning while it was being transported from Kampala to Nairobi on a Mash Poa bus.