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President Ruto has ordered IG Kanja to tackle hooliganism, even as DCP leader Gachagua renewed criticism against the IG, alleging bias. Meanwhile, EACC is probing multi-million shilling bribery schemes at KIHBT Kisii and an alleged extortion ring inv...President Ruto has ordered IG Kanja to tackle hooliganism, even as DCP leader Gachagua renewed criticism against the IG, alleging bias. Meanwhile, EACC is probing multi-million shilling bribery schemes at KIHBT Kisii and an alleged extortion ring involving Labour Ministry officials at JKIA. The National Assembly passed a bill to expand civil registration services. In Kwale, the Judiciary closed seven unregistered children's homes due to exploitation concerns. The ICC has closed its Kenya case but continues to pursue two fugitives for witness tampering. PSC has also begun interviews for 7,000 paid internship positions for young graduates.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
Registration Offices to Double as Parliament Passes Crucial Civil Rights Bill
The Kenyan National Assembly has passed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday, December 1, 2025, which aims to significantly expand access to civil registration services across the country.
Gachagua Blasts IG Kanja Hours After Ruto's Directive
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his criticism of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of bias in handling politically motivated violence, particularly after a recent incident at a Kariobangi North thanksgiving ceremony where Gachagua was present.
Judiciary to Close Seven Children Homes in Kwale
The Judiciary in Kwale County has announced the immediate closure of seven unregistered children's homes in Lunga Lunga Constituency due to allegations of mismanagement, child trafficking, and exploitation. This crackdown comes as Kenya observes Children's Month, highlighting the vulnerability of minors in the region.
ICC Closes Kenya Case But Pursuing 2 Fugitives For Witness Tampering
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially concluded its investigation into the situation in Kenya as of November 27, 2023. However, the ICC is still pursuing two fugitives accused of witness tampering related to cases stemming from the 2007/08 post-election violence.
PSC begins interviews for 7,000 slots in 8th Public Service internship cohort
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has initiated interviews for the 8th Cohort of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP), aiming to fill 7,000 internship slots for unemployed university graduates across Kenya's public sector.
PSC Issues Update on Fully Paid Internships
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that interviews for the 8th cohort of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) are underway, with 13,117 graduates shortlisted. These individuals were selected from a pool of 35,659 applicants for the highly sought-after 12-month paid internship.
EACC Probes Alleged Multimillion-Shilling Bribery Ring at KIHBT Kisii Campus
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating a large-scale bribery and extortion scheme at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) Kisii Campus, following a raid on November 28, 2025. Instructors are accused of demanding "facilitation fees" for passing grades and running an illegal parallel fee collection system.
Officials Arrested in Ksh40 Million Bribes for Test Drives Scheme
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two technical college instructors at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), Kisii Campus, in connection with a Ksh40 million bribery scheme for test-drive exams.
EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three Ministry of Labour officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on November 30, 2025, for allegedly extorting recruitment agents facilitating the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East.
Wanga Strips Deputy Magwanga of Cabinet Role as as Rift Deepens After Kasipul By-Election
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has removed her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, from his cabinet portfolio as the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Agriculture, widening a political rift. This decision follows Magwanga's support for an independent candidate in the recent Kasipul constituency by-election, defying Wanga's ODM party. He now remains as Deputy Governor without an assigned docket.
EACC Arrests Officials and Probes Bribery Schemes at KIHBT Kisii Campus and JKIA
Police Investigate Unrelated Violent Crimes Including Deaths, Assault, and a Gang Rape
President Ruto Directs IG Kanja on Hooliganism and Issues New Directives to Chiefs
Kenya Marks World AIDS Day Amid Concerns Over Funding Cuts and Rising Teen Infections
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