A Kenyan court has blocked a former hospital chief executive from accessing properties and bank accounts worth more than 229 million shillings. Justice Lucy Njuguna granted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission emergency orders on Monday to freeze land valued at 130 million shillings, treasury bonds worth 55 million shillings, and bank deposits exceeding 44.5 million shillings. The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division judge stated that authorities suspect the assets originated from corruption and unexplained income during the executive's tenure at the national referral hospital.
The temporary injunction bars any sales, transfers, or other transactions until Sept. 11, 2025, when the court will review the case. Njuguna...
The Orange Democratic Movement maintains its position as Kenya's largest political organization ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said on Tuesday the party has 1.3 million officials from polling stations to party leader Raila Odinga. The Suna East lawmaker told reporters at Chungwa House in Nairobi that ODM will either win the next vote or join a coalition government.
Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga dismissed claims from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who said on Sunday that ODM runs two internal factions to pressure President William Ruto. Gachagua alleged that Secretary General Edwin Sifuna leads one group to criticize the government, while another camp offers support. Wanga...
A Kenyan magistrate ordered six suspects to stay in police custody for 10 days after prosecutors argued their release could damage an investigation into illegal weapons possession. Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina said on Monday the state had satisfied legal requirements to hold the men, five of whom serve as police officers, at Capitol Hill Police Station until an Oct. 9 hearing. Authorities claim the group possessed ammunition without proper permits and conspired to commit crimes with firearms taken from two suspects' homes.
Police arrested Corporal Isaac Kipngetich on Sept. 25 after finding 1,007 rounds of ammunition in a backpack inside his Toyota Passo in Nairobi. Investigators believe the bullets were bound for criminal groups...
Qhala has partnered with Apolitical to launch Q-Academy, a training program that will equip African government workers with artificial intelligence and digital skills. The two organizations signed a formal agreement on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Nairobi to establish the partnership. Apolitical will grant 500 African policymakers access to its Government AI Campus, which serves more than 270,000 public officers worldwide.
The academy will deliver AI literacy courses adapted for African contexts through sessions that have already been tested in Kenya, Cameroon, and at the African Health Agenda International Conference in Kigali. Policymakers from Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Senegal will fill the first 500...
Kenya plans to reach 100 percent clean energy within years as officials announce nuclear power will join the national grid. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi made the statement on Monday at the launch of the Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report 2025. Construction of the first nuclear plant in Siaya County will start in 2027, with power generation expected by 2034.
Peak electricity demand has risen to 2,316.2 megawatts, the highest level in five years, according to Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo. Domestic consumption jumped 13.03 percent as the country expands regional power links with Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency reports Kenya must increase...
Kenya's Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council has approved the Budget Review and Outlook Paper for the 2025-26 fiscal year and ordered the National Treasury to present it to Parliament. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki led the 28th session on Monday at his Karen residence, where officials also pushed for faster passage of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill. The council reported that counties received 66.1 billion shillings as an equitable share for July and August 2025.
Health funding emerged as a priority during the meeting. Officials directed the Ministry of Health and Social Health Authority to pay 10.3 billion shillings in overdue county reimbursements. The council warned that payment delays have strained...
Senegal's prison chief arrived in The Gambia on Monday for discussions aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation between the neighboring nations. Director General Aliou Ciss told officials the memorandum of understanding between both countries dates to the presidency of Sir Dawda Jawara. He said the agreement would enable prisoner training and intelligence exchanges to prevent detainee escapes from facilities.
Ansumana Manneh leads The Gambia Prison Services and told his counterpart the partnership would advance human rights protections while benefiting both governments. The director general said bilateral efforts address prison management, judicial improvements, and security collaboration. Manneh emphasized that modernization efforts...
The Gambia Police Force accepted the government's plan to conduct a coroner's inquest into Omar Badjie's death in Mandinaring. Police officials issued a statement on Monday after authorities announced an internal investigation panel would examine how Badjie died. The force stated that the coroner's inquest represents a significant step toward the transparent and fair handling of the case.
Officers promised complete cooperation with the inquiry and pledged to provide all necessary assistance to reach credible findings. The police emphasized their dedication to legal principles, human rights protections, and impartial justice. Authorities asked citizens to remain calm while both the internal review and the independent coroner's...
A Farato man entered a not guilty plea on Monday after authorities accused him of breaking into a religious building with criminal intent. Momodou Jallow appeared before Magistrate M. Dem at Brikama Magistrates' Court on charges of entering a mosque at Brikama Nyambai on Sept. 12 to commit a felony. Corporal 7232 E. Fofana told the court the prosecution would not oppose bail because the offense qualifies for pretrial release.
The magistrate set bail at D5,000 and required one Gambian guarantor to submit a national identification card or passport. The court scheduled the next hearing for Oct. 9 to hear testimony from the first prosecution witness. Jallow must meet the bail conditions before his release from custody pending trial.
