KENYA NEWS

Kenya’s electoral commission will resume continuous voter registration on 29 September, aiming to add 5.7 million new voters ahead of the 2027 general election. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the plan as part of a wider strategy to engage the country’s growing…

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has defended her decision to join a presidential panel on protest-related compensation, following sustained public criticism and concerns from within the legal community. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention…

The Jubilee Party will hold a Special National Delegates Conference on 26 September at Nairobi’s Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The meeting will focus on reviewing the party’s constitution, governance bodies, and policy framework as Jubilee aims to…

The Labour Relations Court has upheld a decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to abolish certain allowances previously paid to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). I has ruled that the payments amounted to unjustified double compensation. In a judgment delivered in response to…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal disputes in Western Kenya following disputed grassroots elections in Kakamega, Busia, and Homa Bay counties, where local leaders have rejected the outcomes and questioned the integrity of the process. In Kakamega, tensions escalated after…

More than 340,000 learners expected to progress through Kenya’s education system have not been accounted for, raising serious questions about the implementation of the government’s 100 per cent transition policy. Data from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) shows that 1,130,699…

Kenya has announced a new strategy to strengthen border security, focusing on advanced surveillance, improved coordination among security agencies, and greater involvement of local communities. Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo outlined the plan on 3 September, highlighting the need to…

A Nakuru court has heard testimony accusing Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers of involvement in the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who was last seen unconscious while in their custody earlier this year. Testifying virtually before Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion, Denis Juma,…

Kenyans using the popular “lipa mdogo mdogo” payment model are paying significantly more than market value for goods, with many reporting hidden charges, unclear terms, and unresolved complaints. University student Lynder Otieno turned to the scheme to access a smartphone for remote learning. After…

Kenya’s Parliament has rejected Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja’s request for a closed-door session with lawmakers, insisting he appear in public on 16 September to address concerns over stalled police reforms. Mr Kanja had asked for a 21-day postponement and proposed that his appearance…