A petition seeking tighter regulation of theological colleges in Kenya has triggered sharp divisions in Parliament, with lawmakers split over whether government oversight of religious training is necessary or an infringement on religious freedom. The petition was submitted by Reverend Josiah Njiru…

A man who was arrested in Kuria West, Migori County, has been found dead in a police cell less than 24 hours after being taken into custody. A post-mortem carried out at Migori Referral Hospital confirmed that Allan Kamau Kimani died by hanging. However, the pathologist, Dr Leah Obosy, said it…

Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has confirmed that no cases of neurodevelopmental disorders linked to paracetamol use during pregnancy have been reported in the country. In a statement released on Thursday, 2 October, PPB Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Mohamed said the board’s…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened legal action against a property company over claims that he unlawfully facilitated the occupation of a Ksh25 million apartment by a female associate without payment. In a formal demand letter, Gachagua’s lawyers deny any connection between…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed its main 20th anniversary event in Mombasa to 14–16 November 2025, moving it from the originally scheduled dates of 10–12 October. The decision was announced on Friday by ODM@20 Planning Committee Chair and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet…

Two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted on Wednesday in Kampala, Uganda, by unidentified armed men. The incident took place in the Kireka suburb, where the two had stopped to repair their vehicle. A third companion, who was briefly detained and later…

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied claims that its officers installed surveillance software on devices belonging to four filmmakers linked to the BBC documentary Blood Parliament. The denial follows a forensic report submitted in court, which indicated that commercial…

At least 136 infants and five mothers have died in Kiambu County hospitals since the doctors’ strike began five months ago, according to internal hospital data. Between May and August, Kiambu Level 5 Hospital reported 68 infant deaths, while Thika Level 5 Hospital recorded 34 neonatal deaths in…

A 15-year-old pupil at Gongoni Primary School in Junju, Kilifi County, has died following an alleged assault by her teacher during a classroom session. Anestine Tunje, a Grade 8 student, reportedly suffered a fatal head injury after being struck on the head for failing to answer a question.…

President Donald Trump has questioned the value of continued US military operations in East Africa, urging a shift in focus towards internal security threats. Speaking to senior military officials at Marine Corps Base Quantico on 30 September, Trump said the United States must reconsider its…