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Constitution of Kenya

Also known as: 2010 Constitution of Kenya

2026-04-292026-10-30
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  1. August 2026

  2. Citizen 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 2026

  3. The 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 disappearances

  4. Citizen 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 innovation

  5. The 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 cases

  6. The Standard

    … We are all recognised equally under the Constitution of Kenya,” noted Ruto.In February 2025, Ruto signed a proclamation ending decades of additional vetting for identity card applicants in northern and border counties. …

    Ruto rolls out Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslims

  7. Capital News

    … Although the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill sailed through county assemblies as well as both the National Assembly and the Senate in 2021, the process ultimately collapsed after the High Court declared it unconstitutional. …

    Kuria Revives BBI Talks, Says Expanded Executive to Offer Opposition Post-Election Reprieve
  8. July 2026

  9. The Standard

    … The Constitution of Kenya guarantees every citizen the right to assemble peacefully, associate freely, move without intimidation and participate in political life. …

    Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders

  10. Citizen Digital

    … KFS has called upon members of the public and stakeholders to share their views, comments, concerns, and recommendations before the project proceeds as required by the Constitution of Kenya and the laws governing public participation. …

    KFS invites public views on proposed airstrip in Meru forest

  11. Capital News

    … According to KFS, the proposed airstrip and ancillary infrastructure will occupy 11 hectares, with initial environmental assessments indicating minimal ecological impact due to the sparse vegetation at the site. “In compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, relevant statutory la …

    Public hearing on proposed Meru Forest airstrip to be held tomorrow

  12. The Standard

    … This is pure dictatorship, which undermines the Constitution.The recent anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests depicted how the government continues to invest in artillery to quell protests, which are clearly protected in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, granting citizens the r …

    Government should address issues raised by young people without resorting to intimidation
Society

DPP directs DCI investigation into Eastleigh building collapse

The News

The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, which caused injuries, destroyed property, and left people missing. The investigation will examine whether failures in construction practices, regulatory oversight, or professional conduct by county officials, developers, and construction professionals contributed to the disaster.

26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. DPP directs DCI investigation into Eastleigh building collapse

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, which caused injuries, destroyed property, and left people missing. The investigation will examine whether failures in construction practices, regulatory oversight, or professional conduct by county officials, developers, and construction professionals contributed to the disaster.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. Nairobi County seeks Sh924 million liquor licensing arrears from EABL

    Nairobi City County is demanding approximately Sh924 million in outstanding liquor licensing arrears from East African Breweries Limited, alleging significant disparities in licensing contributions between major manufacturers and small-scale traders. The county says EABL historically paid around Sh1 million annually while some manufacturers in neighbouring counties pay up to Sh9 million.

    23 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 17 September

  1. KUPPET seeks suspension of hearings on six education bills

    The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for the suspension of public hearings on six education bills, including the Basic Education Bill and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, citing concerns that the process is rushed and non-inclusive. A Kiambu Senator also raised questions about funding clarity for the proposed Tertiary Education Funding Authority.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel amid austerity drive

    The Controller of Budget's report on the 2025/2026 financial year reveals that while ordinary Kenyans face cost-of-living pressures, parts of government continued high spending on travel, hospitality, and emergency expenditures that bypass usual checks. The national government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel and Ksh.74.5B in non-remitted deductions during the period.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Clinical officers attacked during Makueni protest march

    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 →

  2. Press freedom under threat; journalist abduction signals democratic risk

    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 →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mutunga calls for law against British troops found culpable of abuses

    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 →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Police and youth in Kisumu use football to build trust

    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 →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Human rights groups demand arrests over journalist Alex Kiprotich abduction

    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 →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted

    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 →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Amnesty urges Ruto to act on enforced disappearances, 19 cases in 2026

    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 →

  2. Amnesty Kenya calls for swift justice on enforced disappearances

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya's AI regulation must keep pace with technology innovation

    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 →

Friday 7 August

  1. Chiefs need clarity on limits in land and succession matters

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ruto launches Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslim homebuyers

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Kuria predicts Parliament will soon expand executive offices

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Opposition urges IEBC enforce law at Ol Kalou by-election

    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 →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KFS seeks public input on proposed Meru forest airstrip

    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 →

  2. Kenya Forest Service seeks public input on Meru airstrip plan

    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 →

  3. Government must address youth grievances without intimidation

    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 →

Friday 3 July

  1. Opinion: Gender equality in school leadership shapes classroom experience

    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 →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kindiki and Gachagua clash over constitutional interpretation

    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 →

  2. Kindiki dismisses Gachagua over Constitution and legal mind jibe

    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 →

  3. Police urged to protect June 2024 protest commemoration marches

    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 →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Court halts full payout of Kipkorir compensation, orders partial release

    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 →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Havi calls for JSC disbandment and decennial judicial vetting

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Opinion: Positive discipline approach to parenting in Kenya

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Gachagua eligible to run in 2027 despite impeachment uphold

    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 →

  2. Sifuna seeks tribunal nullification of ODM removal

    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 →

Friday 5 June

  1. Court quashes Maraga's advisory on Parliament dissolution

    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 →

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