A man accused of playing a central role in one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in the United States has been arrested in Somalia after more than four years as a fugitive, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and federal prosecutors. Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was…
Government Begins Ksh448.7 Million Compensation for Victims of Protest-Related Human Rights Violations
NAIROBI, June 23, 2026 — The government has launched a compensation programme for victims of human rights violations linked to demonstrations and public protests that occurred between 2013 and 2025, with Ksh448.7 million already disbursed to the first group of beneficiaries. The announcement was made in Nairobi by the Uwiano…
Wanjigi Proposes VAT Abolition, Cheaper Credit in Economic Recovery Plan
Presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has proposed sweeping tax and financial sector reforms aimed at stimulating economic growth, increasing disposable income, and making credit more affordable for businesses and individuals. The Safina Party leader claims billions of shillings in planned government borrowing lack proper legal grounding and could become a major…
Laikipia Air Base Commander Scales Higher Amid Ebola Debate
President William Ruto has appointed former Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base, Brigadier Mohamud Farah, as the Deputy Air Force Commander. In a statement on June 5, the Ministry of Defense stated that Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah, among other promotions, appointments, and deployments within the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), were…
Electric motorcycle firm plans rollout of 10,000 bikes in Kenya
Electric mobility firm Kibo Africa has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya over the next 12 months. The initiative is part of a partnership with energy company Powerhive aimed at expanding battery-swapping infrastructure for riders. The plan was unveiled on Thursday during the launch of the Kibo…
A parliamentary aspirant files a petition seeking protection of her constitutional right
A parliamentary aspirant from Rongai constituency has gone to court seeking orders to stop an employee of Kenya Revenue Authority from utterances aimed at turnishing her reputation. The aggrieved aspirant Mercy Chelel while accompanied her lawyer Danstan Omari and a cross section of leaders from Rongai told journalists at Milimani…
High Court Petitioner Seeks to Stop Ksh1.86B Wajir Road Projects Over Alleged Procurement Flaws
A petitioner, Ahmed Ibrahim, has moved to the High Court in Wajir seeking urgent orders to halt the implementation of six multimillion-shilling road and drainage tenders, alleging irregularities, conflict of interest, and breaches of procurement law. Court Application In a constitutional petition filed before the High Court’s Constitutional and Human…
Big Win for Lawyer Cecil Miller’s client Nyanja Limited Company as Supreme Court Halts Execution of Court of Appeal Judgment in Ksh 295M Karen Dispute
Lawyer Cecil Miller has secured a significant interim victory after the Supreme Court of Kenya temporarily halted the execution of a Court of Appeal judgment in a long-running dispute over a Karen property valued at approximately Ksh 295.5 million. In orders issued on May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court stayed…
UDA’s net eyes on more diaspora votes
Strengthening the UDA party in the diaspora constituency and ensuring close collaboration between the office in Nairobi and the diaspora chapters dominated proceedings when officials from different diaspora chapters paid a call at the Party office. Led by UDA Diaspora Team Chairman Mr. Sam Ronoh, the party members from different…
Hamas accuses Israeli over intent to escalate attacks amidst ceasefire talks
Hamas on Monday denied Israeli media reports alleging that the group was rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing attacks from the Gaza Strip, saying the claims were aimed at justifying further Israeli escalation in the enclave. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said in a press statement that the movement remained committed…