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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – The High Court has temporarily suspended the enforcement of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) decision requiring Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia to pay a Sh1.5 million fine over alleged hate speech during the Ol Kalou by-election campaigns. In interim orders issued Monday, the court stayed the implementation of the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee’s judgment delivered on July 10, pending the hearing and determination of the

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed the arrest of 20 people following weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, and ordered a nationwide intelligence-led operation to dismantle organized criminal gangs and arrest their financiers. In a statement circulated on Monday, Murkomen directed the Inspector General of Police to pursue armed gangs, their accomplices and sponsors, saying the government would not tolerate political violence, goonism and et

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned escalating political violence and widespread electoral malpractices ahead of the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, warning that the deteriorating security situation threatens the credibility and legitimacy of the poll. In a statement issued Monday, the commission cited reports of voter bribery, intimidation, organised attacks by hired gangs, unlawful night campaigns, gunshots, destruction of campaign

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – Security agencies in Kisumu have arrested 200 youths and detained eight key suspects following Sunday’s deadly attack outside St. Stephen’s ACK Cathedral in Milimani that left two people dead and several others injured. The violence erupted when an armed group allegedly attacked members of the Linda Mwananchi political faction, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, as they arrived for a church

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria is expected to appear before the IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on Tuesday after the panel granted what it described as a final 24-hour adjournment. The Committee rejected claims that the legislator had not been served or was medically unable to attend the hearing. Chairperson Alitalala Mukhwana said there was no evidence before the committee to support the medical claim. “This Committee has not received

MANDERA, Kenya, July 13 (Xinhua) — Kenyan forces have intensified counter-terrorism operations along the Somalia border, killing 11 al-Shabaab terrorists in Mandera County in the northeastern region. The Counter Terrorism Policing said on Monday that its elite Special Operations Group carried out an intelligence-led operation on a makeshift al-Shabaab camp near the Kenyan border “The early morning assault resulted in the elimination of 11 terrorists and serious injuries on seve

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reminded candidates and political parties contesting the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election that the official campaign period ends at 6 p.m. in line with electoral law. In a statement issued three days before the July 16 poll, the commission urged all candidates and their supporters to comply with the legal requirement prohibiting campaigns within 48 hours of polling day. The electoral agency also

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the most popular political figure among Kenya’s Gen Z voters, according to the latest Infotrak survey released on Monday, underscoring the growing influence of young voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. The poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, surveyed 3,000 adult Kenyans aged 18 and above through a combination of telephone and face-to-face interviews, with a margin of error of plus or minus 1.

KISUMU, Kenya Jul 13 – Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo have vowed to intensify a security crackdown following Sunday’s deadly violence at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani that left two people dead and another injured. Addressing a joint press briefing alongside senior police and security officials on Monday, the leaders described the incident as the work of organised criminal groups rather than an isolated act

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains the country’s most popular political party, but the gap with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has narrowed significantly, according to the latest Infotrak Research and Consulting survey. The poll shows that UDA commands 22 per cent support nationally, placing it marginally ahead of ODM, which garnered 21 per cent in the latest party popularity rankings. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua-backe

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22— The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened the inaugural Steering Committee and Technical Committee meeting of the IGAD Soil Health and Fertilizer Hub in Nairobi in a bid to bolster transforming agriculture and food security in the region. The meeting, which also included a learning visit to a soil health initiative site, marks the start of the operational phase of a regional platform designed to address declining soil fertility, improve access

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Public Prosecutor has vowed to proceed with criminal charges against fifteen former officers of a disbanded DCI unit over the disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver during the 2022 General Election period, even after withdrawing murder charges against them. In a statement issued on Monday, the ODPP said the murder case previously filed before the High Court in Kiambu will be discontinued through a nolle prosequi, but stressed that the accuse

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The National Liberal Party (NLP) has condemned the detention of People’s Liberation Party leader and Senior Counsel Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport, terming the incident a political provocation and an affront to regional integration within the East African Community (EAC). In a statement issued on Monday, NLP Secretary General Omondi K’Oyoo expressed grave concern over Karua’s detention, saying the senior lawyer and former De

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — Two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employees have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations of demanding millions of shillings from a taxpayer in exchange for influencing the outcome of a tax assessment case. The suspects, Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both attached to KRA’s Upper Hill offices in Nairobi, were arrested following an undercover operation conducted by EACC after a taxpayer reported an alleged

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested ninety-five individuals and closed forty-eight unlicensed medicine outlets during a week-long enforcement operation in Nairobi and Kajiado counties. The arrests and closures followed a surveillance exercise, which concluded on June 19, involving inspections of 155 pharmaceutical premises across several areas, including Kibra, Korogocho, Eastleigh, Dandora, Mathare, Embakasi, Nairobi West, and Rongai. Speaking after

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The High Court has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to appear in person on Tuesday, June 23, at 11am for mitigation and sentencing after finding him in contempt of court. Justice Patricia Nyaundi on Monday found Duale guilty of contempt over his failure to comply with conservatory orders halting activities linked to the proposed US-run Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia. The court also ruled that CS Duale bears personal responsibility f

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Senior Counsel Bar (SCB) has demanded the immediate release of lawyer Martha Karua, following her reported detention by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport and alleged denial of access to legal counsel, family, and consular support. SCB Chairperson Philip Murgor SC, condemned the detention of Karua, saying she was being held incommunicado pending what it described as an unlawful deportation process. Karua SC had travelled to Uganda to attend co

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has urged Ugandan authorities to explain the denial of entry to Senior Counsel Martha Karua, warning that the incident raises broader concerns about the rule of law and the ability of advocates to freely discharge their professional duties within the East African Community. In a statement issued Monday, LSK said Karua was denied entry into Uganda while travelling to observe the arraignment of Kampala Lord Mayor and senior lawyer Erias Lu

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 26 – Over 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive School have received shoes donated through a First Lady Rachel Ruto initiative aimed at promoting dignity and inclusivity in education. While handing over the donation, Mrs Ruto emphasized the importance of ensuring that every child is able to attend school with confidence and dignity. “For many grandparents, shoes were a luxury, often reserved for special occasions or later stages of education. Today, we sometimes

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has revealed that only three cases arising from deaths during the 2024 Anti-Finance Bill protests have reached court, with the majority of investigations still unresolved nearly two years after the demonstrations that left dozens dead. In a statement issued Monday, IPOA said it registered 62 death cases linked to the June 2024 Anti-Finance Bill and Gen Z protests. However, as of June 2026, just three cases have progr