Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli on Monday visited Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support mission, as the operation enters its final drawdown phase ahead of a transition to a United Nations-backed framework. The visit highlights Kenya role in ongoing international efforts to stabilise Haiti, where…
Four suspects have been arraigned before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Law Courts in Nairobi, facing charges of trafficking cannabis following a seizure in Athi River, Machakos County. The accused Marieta Mbula Nzuki, Irene Muthike Kasola, Josephat Mwangi Maina and Margaret Mbithe Musyoki appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges during their…
Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Odinga has publicly stated that his late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, did not like ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna — a candid revelation that has stirred fresh debate within Kenya’s opposition ranks and cast new light on the internal dynamics of a party still coming to terms…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has opened a nationwide public participation process on the Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026, inviting citizens and stakeholders to submit memoranda and comments aimed at strengthening justice and compensation mechanisms for victims of human rights violations. In a public notice issued in line with Article 10(2)(a) of the Constitution…
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has urged opposition leaders to stop politicising discussions around fuel prices, saying the debate should focus on infrastructure financing realities. His remarks come amid renewed public concern over the cost of fuel and the role of taxation in shaping pump prices in Kenya, where rising living costs have intensified scrutiny…
Kenya government has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen grassroots intelligence by recruiting boda boda riders as security informants, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced. Speaking on 18 April in Kisumu County after a consultative meeting with stakeholders from the boda boda sector, Omollo said the move is aimed at enhancing collaboration between the transport…
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga has rejected calls for the resignation of trade and energy cabinet secretaries, saying due process must guide accountability in the ongoing fuel scandal. Speaking during a radio interview on Sunday, 19 April 2026, Oburu said demands for the removal of Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and Energy Cabinet Secretary…
Egypt has sharply condemned Israel appointment of a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, calling the move unlawful and a breach of international norms as tensions escalate over the disputed region status. Speaking on Saturday, Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo rejects Israel recognition of Somaliland, describing the step as a “flagrant violation” of international law….
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,370,930 new voters since the launch of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise on 30 March 2026, marking a significant increase in Kenya’s national voter roll. The latest figures released on Friday show a steady surge in registrations across the country, reflecting growing public engagement in the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has abolished the long-standing requirement for filing Nil Returns, replacing it with a new “PIN with No Obligation” status in a move aimed at easing compliance for individuals without taxable income. The policy shift marks a significant overhaul of Kenya’s tax administration system, targeting taxpayers who are registered but not actively…
