High Court rules long term retention of criminal records data is unconstitutional
The High Court of Kenya has ruled that the indefinite retention of criminal records for individuals who were...
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Case filed to challenge laws criminalizing consensual sex between teens
Human rights organizations and reproductive health advocates have moved to court to challenge the constitutionality of sections of...
TikTok boosts African AI literacy with $200k investment at Nairobi Safety Summit
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 investment in AI media literacy in Africa. The announcement served as a...
Copyright Bill 2026 aims to overhaul of intellectual property laws in Kenya
In a move to modernize the protection of creative works, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), under the Ministry...
LSK sues Safaricom & Police over systemic data breaches and state-sponsored surveillance
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to the High Court in a landmark constitutional petition, alleging...
Kenya launches policy to digitize agriculture & secure food future
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has introduced the Kenya Agricultural Data, Information and Digital Policy. The...
The NTSA instant fine system is unconstitutional
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently launched its Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated...
Google brings AI overviews and AI Mode to Kiswahili & 12 other African languages
Google has officially expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages. This...
Safaricom M-PESA hits 40 million user milestone on its 19th birthday
Nineteen years ago today, a simple mobile service launched in Kenya with the goal of helping people send...
Oversight Lab petitions ODPC to probe Ray-Ban Meta glasses for privacy violations
The Oversight Lab has filed a formal petition with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The...
The economic power of women in Africa’s creative and media industry
The global film and media industry is often celebrated as the beating heart of modern culture, an arena...
Israeli is reviving the settler-colonial model in Kenya
For over a century, the kibbutz has been a cornerstone of the Israeli state. Established in 1910 and...
Nairobi residents to pay higher bills as new water & sewerage tariffs take effect
Households and businesses across Nairobi are set to experience an increase in their monthly utility costs following the...
Court blocks establishment of golf range & restaurant in Ngong Forest
The Environment and Land Court (ELC) in Milimani has officially quashed the controversial licences issued for the development...
Royal Nairobi Golf Club announces exclusive 2026 membership drive
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club has officially launched its Membership Drive for 2026, offering significant discounts for prospective...
What the repeal of section 22 & 23 of the Cybercrimes Act means for Kenyans
The March 6, 2026, Court of Appeal judgment in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act case is being...
How to contact emergency services in Nairobi & Nationwide
If you are in Kenya, particularly within the Nairobi metropolitan area, having a reliable list of emergency contacts...
Nairobi Litfest returns for landmark 5th Edition on May 8-10
The literary pulse of the city is set to quicken this May as the Nairobi Litfest officially announces...
The shadow network funneling Kenyans into the Russia-Ukraine war
A chilling investigation has uncovered a sophisticated human trafficking syndicate operating within Kenya, systematically recruiting and exporting young...
Strong allegations of foreign nationals illicitly obtaining Kenyan passports
Recent reports and leaked documents have ignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding the Directorate of Immigration Services. Allegations...
How young professionals in Kenya can spend a paid year learning in Germany
The German Embassy in Nairobi has officially announced the opening of applications for the AFRIKA KOMMT! 2025-2027 fellowship....
Humphrey Kayange elected as the second Vice-Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission has officially entered a new chapter with the election of its...
Ghana launches legal pursuit of Russian man who filmed African women without consent
The Ghanaian government has officially launched an international legal pursuit of 36-year-old Russian national Vladislav Luilkov, known online...
Lenacapavir, a 2-shot a year HIV prevention drug, lands in Kenya
The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough HIV prevention drug, has landed in Kenya. Developed by the American...
Senator Edwin Sifuna criticizes National Government takeover of Nairobi County
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has issued a scathing critique of the newly signed Cooperation Agreement between President William...
Kenya launches investigations into distribution of intimate videos by Russian national
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially launched an investigation into allegations that a foreign national has...
Investigation shows Kenyan police used Cellebrite to hack Boniface Mwangi’s phone
A new forensic investigation by The Citizen Lab has confirmed that Kenyan authorities utilized Cellebrite’s sophisticated phone-breaking technology...
Hallmark Marketing fined Ksh. 7.4M for firing staffer by removing her from work WhatsApp groups
Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has delivered a stinging rebuke to digital sidelining. The court ruled...
Vasundhara Oswal sues senior Ugandan officials for illegal imprisonment
Vasundhara Oswal has officially filed a human rights petition at the High Court of Uganda. The claim targets...
Skoot launches the e3W electric Tuk Tuk in Kenya
Skoot Technology (Skoot) has officially announced the launch of the Skoot e3W, an electric three-wheeler (Tuk Tuk), in...
TikTok says that it removed 580k+ videos on its platform in Kenya in Q3 2025
TikTok has announced the removal of more than 580,000 videos in Kenya during the third quarter of 2025....
Kenya condemns digital exploitation of women by Russian national
In a press statement, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services issued a blistering condemnation regarding allegations...
Media freedom under fire as journalist assaulted at HSBC SVNS 2 tournament
The sports and media communities are reeling following a disturbing incident involving the physical assault of an accredited...
Ghana seeks extradition of Russian national over intimate videos as Kenya faces pressure to act
The Ghanaian government has officially launched a high-level pursuit of a Russian national, known online as “Yaytseslav,” following...
Kenya issues urgent warning to citizens over fraudulent jobs in Russia
The Embassy of Kenya in Moscow has issued a security advisory following a disturbing increase in Kenyan nationals...
KNEC launches KCSE digital certificate & verification system to curb fraud
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially launched its electronic certificate (e-certificate) and online verification system. It was announced...
A guide on how to deregister from a political party in Kenya
In the dynamic landscape of Kenyan politics, shifting allegiances is a common occurrence. Whether you are looking to...
High court orders police to stop enforcement of “Public Disturbance” law
In a significant ruling for civil liberties, the High Court of Kenya has declared Section 95 (1) (b)...
EABC appoints trade expert Ahmed Farah as new Executive Director
The Board of the East African Business Council (EABC) has officially announced the appointment of Ahmed Farah as...
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa for CEO role at Absa Group
Absa Group has announced a series of high-level executive appointments aimed at deepening leadership bench strength and driving...
M-Shwari loans are tied to your ID number & not your SIM card
Many mobile users believe that disposing of a SIM card is a quick fix for an outstanding M-Shwari...
Cellulant appoints Michael Muriuki as Chief Product & Technology Officer to spearhead next phase of growth
Cellulant has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The...