COFEK has challenged the 200 billion Kenyan Shillings Kenya-US health deal over governance and privacy concerns, as clinical officers protested for better welfare. Kenya Power blamed a Kenya-Uganda network disturbance for recent blackouts. A new repo...COFEK has challenged the 200 billion Kenyan Shillings Kenya-US health deal over governance and privacy concerns, as clinical officers protested for better welfare. Kenya Power blamed a Kenya-Uganda network disturbance for recent blackouts. A new report shows 1 in 4 girls endure early marriage and digital violence. KNCHR highlights economic rights violations, warning corruption threatens human rights. The EACC revealed 6 out of 10 young Kenyans would accept a bribe, while the NTSA's demerit system jeopardizes drivers' licenses. Kenyan KDF patrols have increased in the DRC amid ceasefire tensions.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
President William Ruto has defended the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework, assuring Kenyans it will not lead to exploitation and emphasizing that Kenyan data protection laws take precedence. He stated that the agreement, thoroughly vetted by the Office of the Attorney General, is anchored on firm legal ground and prioritizes national interests.
Governors in Kenya are advocating for a greater role in security and foreign affairs, areas traditionally managed by the national government. This demand was raised during the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit in Nairobi, where governors argued that these issues significantly impact county-level stability and development.
Clinical officers in Nairobi protested on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, demanding that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale sign a long-pending agreement regarding their welfare and a presidential directive for permanent and pensionable contracts.
Kenya Power addressed a widespread power outage on Tuesday evening, December 9, attributing it to a disturbance on the regional Kenya-Uganda interconnected power network.
A new report by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) reveals a escalating crisis of violence against girls and young women in Kenya between 2024 and 2025, including both offline and an explosion of digital abuse.
Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized the critical need for strong ethical foundations within institutions to effectively enforce Kenya's Constitution and implement landmark judicial decisions. She highlighted that despite progressive legal frameworks and global respect for Kenya's High Court's jurisprudence, a significant gap persists between judicial ideals and the lived realities of ordinary Kenyans due to "structural failures rooted in governance gaps."
Violations of Economic, Social, and Cultural (ECOSOC) rights were the most reported abuses in Kenya over the past year, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025. These violations accounted for nearly half of all complaints received, highlighting significant gaps in the realization of fundamental rights.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for comprehensive reforms to combat rising corruption, which it identifies as a major threat to human rights in Kenya, despite some progress in anti-corruption efforts.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged the government to promptly submit two overdue human rights reports, warning that delays could jeopardize Kenya's international standing. These reports are crucial for upholding Kenya's commitments under regional and international law.
President William Ruto has elevated 54 advocates to the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel in Kenya, as announced in a special Gazette Notice. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to law and national service, with a formal ceremony to be scheduled.
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