The Central Bank of Kenya lowered its lending rate to 9%. The government pledged permanent terms for JSS intern teachers by 2026, while health workers protested in Nairobi over their welfare agreement. The NPSC seeks to reverse the recruitment of 10,...The Central Bank of Kenya lowered its lending rate to 9%. The government pledged permanent terms for JSS intern teachers by 2026, while health workers protested in Nairobi over their welfare agreement. The NPSC seeks to reverse the recruitment of 10,000 police constables. Kenya issued strict rules for the US under a new health deal. A proposed bill could jail Kenyans for not submitting books to Parliament. Reports highlight economic, social, and cultural rights violations, with corruption impeding human rights, and 6 out of 10 youths willing to accept bribes.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
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 Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) revealed a concerning trend among young Kenyans, with nearly 6 out of 10 indicating willingness to accept bribes if unobserved. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud expressed alarm, highlighting corruption's severe impact on youth opportunities.
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.
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.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya operates a Demerit Points System that tracks drivers' road behavior, with licenses at risk of suspension for accumulating infractions.
Two women were arrested in Nairobi CBD for selling fake National Police Service (NPS) recruitment letters to unsuspecting job seekers. This incident highlights a broader issue of recruitment scams targeting desperate individuals.
Kenyan human rights defenders are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six activists arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi during a solidarity protest. The activists were condemning state repression by President Samia Suluhu’s administration regarding alleged killings and disappearances in Tanzania since the disputed October presidential election.
Six activists were arrested in Nairobi during a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression. The protest aimed to support Tanzanians planning Independence Day demonstrations demanding political reforms amid heightened tension and tight security in Tanzania.
Police arrest two women in Nairobi for defrauding job seekers with counterfeit NPS calling letters. Sh330,200 recovered; manhunt underway for third suspect.
The United States has sanctioned eight individuals and entities, including a retired Colombian military officer, for their involvement in a transnational network recruiting fighters for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), exacerbating the ongoing civil war and its humanitarian crisis.
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