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April 2026
29 AprCitizen Digital
… 9, 2026 05:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Al Hassan was jailed for 10 years in 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity © Peter Dejong / ANP/AFP Audio By Vocalize The International Criminal Court …
ICC orders Ksh.1B compensation for victims of Malian war criminal
28 AprCitizen Digital
… While defending his extensive track record in handling legal matters both locally and before international courts, including the International Criminal Court, Justice Katwa Kigen presented himself as a strong contender for the vacant Supreme Court seat left following the passing …
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto
28 AprCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen has dismissed concerns that his previous role in defending President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court could compromise his impartiality if appointed to the Supreme Court. …
Justice Kigen Dismisses Bias Claims Over ICC Role in representing Ruto, Affirms Commitment to Rule of Law
28 AprThe Standard
… He said that Kenya can copy the International Criminal Court where judges rotate for sittings instead of increasing the number of judges from seven at the Supreme Court and the highest court in Kenya should not have a separate budget. …
Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President Ruto

World & Region

Myanmar's ex-junta chief visits Thailand as civilian leader

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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, part of efforts to normalize relations with his country. As a general, he led a 2021 military coup that ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war estimated to have killed more than 100,000 people; he was installed as president in April following stage-managed elections democracy watchdogs called a sham.

6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

Myanmar's ex-junta chief visits Thailand as civilian leader
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, part of efforts to normalize relations with his country. As a general, he led a 2021 military coup that ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war estimated to have killed more than 100,000 people; he was installed as president in April following stage-managed elections democracy watchdogs called a sham.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

Trump board announces Hamas disarmament agreement for Gaza
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
2007 sexual violence survivors seek justice and compensation at Supreme Court
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Kenya seeks trade and investment ties with Australia
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

Kenya approves Rwanda fuel transit deal via Mombasa port
Kenya's Cabinet has approved allowing Rwanda to import up to 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel through the Port of Mombasa and Kenya's pipeline network. The agreement is expected to strengthen Kenya's position as East Africa's main petroleum transit hub and enhance regional trade cooperation.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Netanyahu calls dismissed ICC prosecutor Karim Khan a 'con job'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mudavadi advances Kenya agenda at AU executive council meeting
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council (scheduled for July 28–29, 2026), where he will campaign for Kenya's candidates: Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the International Criminal Court.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has been ousted for sexual misconduct, ending his tenure five years after his appointment.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Netanyahu criticizes ousted ICC prosecutor over war crimes charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

ICC member states vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan
International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ICC members vote to remove prosecutor Karim Khan for misconduct
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted 82–in favour to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, including an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member and attempts to stop her complaint. Khan, elected in 2021, has denied all allegations and said he will challenge the decision through legal mechanisms.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
ICC member states vote on suspended prosecutor Karim Khan's fate
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to decide the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a staff member, which he denies. Khan stepped back from his duties in May 2025 to fight the allegations made by a female colleague after an inquiry launched the previous year.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

Deputy President Kindiki preaches humility after Ol Kalou defeat
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki adopted a softer tone while addressing worshippers at an ACK Diocese thanksgiving service, preaching humility and patience days after the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election to the Democracy for the Citizens Party. His remarks come amid political debate over his future as running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Opinion: Kenya risks burning without action against dehumanizing political rhetoric
A Standard opinion piece warns that Kenya faces serious risk if nothing is done to counter dehumanizing rhetoric, normalised political violence, and misuse of state institutions as we approach the 2027 election, citing loss of public trust in institutions including Parliament, the IEBC, and the judiciary.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
NYC mayor mulls Netanyahu arrest during UN summit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

ICC rejects jurisdiction challenge from accused Libyan prison official
The International Criminal Court rejected a challenge to its jurisdiction by Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former head of the women's section at Mitiga prison near Tripoli, who faces 17 charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes including killing, torturing and raping detainees between 2014 and 2020.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

Kenyan politicians hire armed thugs for political violence
Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs—called "goons"—for as little as 500 shillings ($4) per day to break up rival rallies and attack protesters, with a recent study revealing a rate card ranging from 500 shillings for local councillors to 1,000 shillings for members of parliament.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

Kenyan politicians hire armed goons for political violence
Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day to break up rival rallies and attack protesters ahead of next year's elections, according to a Nairobi-based research firm. Goons, often drawn from impoverished communities, are increasingly employed in dozens or hundreds at a time, with police frequently turning a blind eye.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
US announces campaign to weaken International Criminal Court
The Trump administration announced a sweeping campaign against the ICC, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and vowing to pressure other countries to withdraw from the court and cut financial support. The campaign aims to "systematically disable the ICC's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty."
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

Philippine VP faces impeachment trial, barred from office
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who won a landslide 2022 election victory as ally to President Ferdinand Marcos, is now facing a Senate impeachment trial that could permanently bar her from elected office as the political alliance between their families has collapsed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Philippine VP faces impeachment trial after alliance collapse
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who won a landslide 2022 election victory as an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos, now faces a Senate impeachment trial that could bar her from elected office as the alliance between their families has broken down. The 48-year-old lawyer and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte rose to prominence as mayor of Davao before her political fortunes shifted.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

Kenya police deploy heavy force ahead of June 25 protest anniversary
Kenyan police set up roadblocks and a massive security presence on June 25, 2026, to prevent demonstrations marking two years since the June 2024 Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill uprising that stormed Parliament. The 2024 protests against economic hardship and corruption resulted in at least 127 deaths across two years, according to a police watchdog.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua accuses Murkomen of financing criminals and security failures
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of organising and financing criminals, citing Murkomen's Wednesday press briefing where he disclosed intelligence reports of goons being mobilised to commit crimes. Gachagua challenged Murkomen to explain why, with prior knowledge of criminal activity, he had taken no action to prevent it.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

Niger formally withdraws from International Criminal Court
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Niger formally notifies ICC of withdrawal effective 2027
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with the withdrawal taking effect one year after notification on June 18, 2026. The junta-ruled country, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, announced the move in September, characterizing the ICC as an "instrument of neo-colonial repression in the hands of imperialism."
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

EU advances digital euro to reduce dependence on US payment systems
The European Union is moving forward with a digital euro as an alternative to US payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If EU negotiations approve the rules by end of year, the digital euro could be available to citizens in 2029, with a pilot programme planned for mid-2027.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

War crimes complaint against Sudan's RSF filed in Kenya
Legal Action Worldwide has filed a complaint with Kenya's Office of Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of 12 Sudanese victims who allege they were tortured, raped, sexually enslaved, and arbitrarily detained by the Rapid Support Forces in and around Khartoum since the war began on 15 April 2023. The organisation says senior and mid-level RSF commanders have citizenship, political and financial ties to Kenya.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
ICC suspends prosecutor pending sexual misconduct investigation outcome
The International Criminal Court has suspended Prosecutor Karim Khan pending the final phase of a sexual misconduct investigation and a vote by the Assembly of State Parties. Khan, a British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

Kenya DPP receives first universal jurisdiction war crimes complaint
A criminal complaint has been filed with Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions seeking prosecution of ten alleged members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between April 2023 and March 2025. The complaint, filed on behalf of twelve Sudanese victims by Legal Action Worldwide and the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, marks the first known attempt in Kenya's history to invoke universal jurisdiction for atrocities committed outside the country.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sexual abuse allegations
The International Criminal Court's governing bureau suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, referring his case to the wider Assembly of State Parties. Khan, who took a leave of absence in May 2025 to contest the allegations he denies, has already been removed from pleading in the court's most high-profile cases.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →