Kenya

High Court bars Tuju arrest with KSh200,000 bond amid self-abduction probe

24 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

Kenya's High Court granted former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju a KSh200,000 anticipatory bond on March 24, 2026, preventing police arrest during investigations into claims he staged his own abduction. This follows his March 23 detention after resurfacing from a 36-hour disappearance, during which his health deteriorated, leading to ICU admission.

New petition filed challenging Atwoli's re-election as COTU secretary general

Activist Francis Awino has filed another petition in court challenging Francis Atwoli's unopposed re-election as COTU-K Secretary General on March 14 in Kisumu. Atwoli confirmed only three petitions exist, dismissing claims of seven and calling them baseless from non-members. Courts have declined to issue orders halting the registration of elected officials.

KeNHA confirms reopening of Globe Roundabout

25 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Kenya National Highways Authority has restored traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway. The key route into Nairobi was closed for two weeks to repair the Nairobi River Bridge. Motorists can now resume normal travel.

Politik

Court of appeal rejects bid to freeze Mike Sonko's Ksh 537 million

Politik

Kindiki's office seeks Sh350 million more for daily operations

Afrika

Mike Sonko details how he lured Claire Mary acid attack suspect

EPRA report shows Kenyans face 8.39 hours of monthly power outages

A new report from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) indicates that customers in Kenya experience an average of 8.39 hours of power outages per month. This marks an improvement from 9.15 hours in the previous year but still exceeds regulatory targets. The report also details restoration times and interruption frequency.

Fear street families drawn by Ramadan food may not return home

24 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

After Ramadan ended last Friday, concern has arisen over street families attracted by food distributions in Mombasa. Political leaders and county officials call for swift action to provide them housing. The situation risks escalating security challenges.

Gen Z revives ‘Niko kadi’ call ahead of 2027 polls

Kenya's Gen Z has revived the ‘Niko kadi’ slogan to urge youth to register as voters from next week and reshape 2027 leadership. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced registration starts March 30 for 30 days. Several politicians have joined the call with varying aims.

Coast ODM leaders push for Joho as Ruto's running mate

23 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Political leaders from Kenya's Coast region have intensified calls for Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho to be President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 elections. Speaking at an Idd gathering in Mombasa, they stressed the need for religious and regional representation in top leadership. They claimed the Coast has long been sidelined.

25 mars 2026 20:22