Also known as: 2010 Constitution of Kenya
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Capital News
… The union cited Articles 29, 37 and 41 of the Constitution of Kenya, as well as Article 244, which sets out requirements for professionalism, human rights and accountability within the National Police Service. …
KUCO Demands Arrests, Independent Probe After Clinical Officers Attacked in MakueniThe Standard
… Article 33 of the Constitution of Kenya equally guarantees every person the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, or impart information and ideas, subject to narrow exclusions in Article 33(2). …
Threats to Journalists and media freedom are an existential threat to Kenya's democracyCitizen Digital
… "I would adopt a foreign policy that protects and upholds the sovereignty of the Kenyan citizens as stipulated in the Constitution of Kenya," Mutunga concluded, reinforcing his vision for "a government for the people by the people."
Mutunga: British troops found guilty of abuses must face lawThe Standard
… Community policing is anchored in Article 244 of the Constitution of Kenya and Sections 96, 97 and 98 of the National Police Service Act, which provide for engagement between members of the public, the police and other law enforcement agencies,” said Omwa. …
Police and youth in Kisumu use football to build trust and tackle insecurityThe Standard
… Amnesty Kenya said the incident raised concerns over media freedom, citing remarks Ruto made during the commemoration of 16 years of the Constitution of Kenya.“Alex Kiprotich’s abduction, days after President Ruto said no Kenyan should lose their liberty or dignity for expressing …
Lobby groups demand arrests after Alex Kiprotich's abductionThe Standard
… It is an assault on the Constitution of Kenya, on the freedoms of expression and of the media guaranteed under Articles 33 and 34, and on the right of every Kenyan to independent information,” Mwita noted in a statement.“We say this plainly and without equivocation: the Standard …
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abductedCitizen Digital
… []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The statement comes days after President William Ruto, during the commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the Constitution of Kenya …
Amnesty asks Ruto to act on enforced disappearances as 19 cases recorded in 2026The Standard
… The statement highlighted President William Ruto’s remarks during the commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the Constitution of Kenya, where he acknowledged the pain left by past violations; he called for ’action.’ ‘’But words must now be matched with action. …
Amnesty Kenya urges state to expedite probe into enforced disappearancesCitizen Digital
… The Constitution of Kenya provides important safeguards relating to privacy, while the Data Protection Act, 2019 provides a framework for the protection of personal data. …
OPINION: Kenya’s AI regulation must catch up with innovationThe Standard
… However, despite the transformative changes introduced by the Constitution of Kenya, there remains a widespread misconception that chiefs possess authority to determine land ownership, decide succession matters or allocate family property especially in the rural areas. …
Chiefs need to be sensitised on their limits on land and succession casesThe Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that threats to journalists and media freedom pose an existential risk to Kenya's democracy, citing the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as evidence of a gap between constitutional guarantees of freedom and actual practice.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has backed demands for justice against members of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) found culpable of past abuses, calling for independent investigations and compensation mechanisms for victims. He rejected legal immunity for foreign troops and stressed that British military personnel must be subject to legal accountability under Kenyan domestic jurisdiction.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning near Masinga Dam. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty Kenya and Defenders Coalition condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation, linking it to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by unknown people along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm. The CEO states this is the second targeting of Kiprotich in two months and links the abduction to state pressure on the news organisation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International Kenya has called on President William Ruto's administration to take concrete action against enforced disappearances, with 19 cases recorded in Kenya so far this year. The rights body made the call on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, urging the government to establish the truth, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International Kenya has urged the government to expedite investigations into enforced disappearances, establish truth about those who disappeared, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence has become integral to industries from banking to agriculture, and that Kenya's regulatory framework needs to catch up with the rapid pace of AI innovation and adoption.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that chiefs, despite their administrative role, lack authority to determine land ownership or decide succession matters, yet widespread misconceptions in rural areas lead families to treat their letters as proof of inheritance rights. The Standard says courts alone have authority over such determinations, and introductory letters from chiefs serve only administrative purposes.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme to allow Muslims to purchase homes without violating Islamic principles, replacing the previous 3 per cent interest rate. He also directed the Ministry of Education to develop a policy recognising madrassa and duksi education within Kenya's formal education system.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive with offices of Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers alongside the President and Deputy President, arguing that political realities make the proposal inevitable and that both the Kenya Kwanza administration and Opposition will eventually support it.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Forest Service has invited public views on a proposal to construct an airstrip and related infrastructure at Kithoka Beat in the Upper Imenti Forest, Meru County. The planned airstrip is intended to improve aviation access for forest management, emergency response, and regional economic development, and is expected to occupy approximately 11 hectares with minimal ecological disruption.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Forest Service is holding public consultations on a proposed airstrip at Meru Forest Station designed to improve aviation access for forest management, disaster response, and economic development. The project would occupy 11 hectares, with initial environmental assessments indicating minimal ecological impact; stakeholders can submit comments by July 21.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Kenyan government has failed to address issues raised by young people since the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, instead resorting to intimidation and silencing critics. The writer contends that ongoing problems including corruption, punitive taxes, and police brutality persist due to lack of government goodwill.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress in expanding school access must now shift focus to gender equality in how learners experience school, shaped through everyday classroom practices, teaching methods, and school management.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's intellectual capacity and grasp of the Constitution, telling him to "stay in his lane" after Gachagua questioned Kindiki's insistence that the Constitution provides for a President to serve two terms. The exchange escalated from Gachagua's remarks that Kindiki was embarrassing himself and reading the Constitution incorrectly.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's intellectual capacity and grasp of the Constitution, terming his style of politics an embarrassment to the Mt Kenya region. The exchange was triggered by Gachagua's remarks questioning why Kindiki would insist that the Constitution provides for a President to serve two terms.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Law Society of Kenya and Police Reforms Working Group have called on the National Police Service to facilitate and protect protesters marking the anniversary of the June 2024 demonstrations, citing the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and citing past police responses involving excessive force and unlawful arrests that resulted in over 138 deaths and 1,227 injuries over six years.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has halted the full payout of Sh1 million compensation awarded to lawyer Donald Kipkorir against Muthaiga Country Club for denying him access, but ordered the club to immediately pay Sh500,000 within 14 days while the remainder is deposited in a joint interest-earning account pending appeal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has proposed dissolving and reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission and subjecting judges to vetting every ten years, arguing such reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya's justice system. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi echoed the call, saying the Judiciary's integrity is challenged regularly.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
A guest columnist argues that positive, non-violent discipline aligned with Kenya's Constitution and Children Act is the appropriate response to recent student unrest, rather than stricter punitive measures.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare his removal as ODM Secretary General unlawful, arguing the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026 was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself and violated party constitution and principles of fair administrative action.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A five-judge bench at the High Court in Nairobi has declared unconstitutional the advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending Parliament's dissolution over failure to enact the two-thirds gender rule, and has quashed it in its entirety. The court held that the advisory did not amount to a binding constitutional command capable of compelling the President to dissolve Parliament.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parents of 165 Grade 10 students at Ambira High School have filed a constitutional petition seeking to stop the school from charging each learner Sh33,000 for readmission following a May 2026 student strike that caused an estimated Sh50 million in damage. The parents argue the levy unfairly punishes students not involved in the unrest and violates their constitutional right to education, citing assurances from the principal that Grade 10 students would not face disciplinary measures.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for an urgent investigation into violence during Monday's fuel price protests that killed four civilians and injured many, while cautioning police against excessive force against protesters.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has raised concerns over rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence, citing a surge in intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and related deaths in recent months. The society condemned all acts of gender-based violence and called for immediate action.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru County have demanded the state end cattle rustling and killings in Meru and Isiolo counties, saying the incidents have persisted for over two years. They have given the government 14 days to address the insecurity or face legal action, and are calling for the transfer of long-serving officers and an end to single-community dominance in police command.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →