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Government ministry that announced Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations and received cybercrime reports from the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee.
… Regular legal training should be undertaken by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Judiciary, the National Land Commission and the Law Society of Kenya. …
… Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with private security guards on Thursday, August 6, Ruto directed the Private Security Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour to work together to enforce compliance across the sector."Every Keny …
… He further directed the Ministry of Interior to fast-track legislation that will formally anchor the position of village elders in law, giving them a clear legal mandate within the country’s governance framework. …
… The Ministry of Interior must move away from soundbites and political distractions toward sustained, intelligence-led security operations, full integration of National Police Reservists, and robust infrastructure development in these vulnerable communities. …
… "From Gambella to Shab, Kachuru, Mutuati, Magado and Gotu, we have the security team but still the bandits cross the river and come to attack innocent herders," added Shariff.The Ministry of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen had ordered an operation in parts of four Counties of Samb …
… In the revised Standing Orders, shared by the Ministry of Interior on X, the Inspector-General will now organise the National Police Service at the national level into formations, units and components."Pursuant to section 10(1)(b) of the Act, the Inspector-General shall organize …
… On July 17, 2026 a team from the Ministry of Interior on Friday visited the Kamukunji police station for a fact finding mission ahead of some scheduled construction of some operation units within the station to accommodate more workforce.The visit was led by Secretary for Interna …
… PHOTO | MINA Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Interior has announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by three counties: Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu, in a bid to achieve national unity. …
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.
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.
President Ruto directed government agencies and private security companies to ensure guards are paid the statutory minimum wage, including implementation of a 15 per cent increase announced on Labour Day. He warned that some employers have ignored the directive and some guards earn as little as Sh6,000, which he called unlawful and inhumane.
President William Ruto announced that village elders across Kenya will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 as the government formally places them on a structured payment programme to strengthen local governance. The President also directed that village elders and their families be enrolled in the Social Health Authority, with the government covering contributions, and announced plans for digital literacy training and legislation to anchor the position in law.
A Standard editorial criticises Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for focusing on pursuing politicians over inflammatory utterances while insecurity persists across the North Rift, Eastern Kenya, and border zones, with armed bandits continuing attacks in Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru counties despite his visits and promises.
President William Ruto announced that village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 effective August 4, 2026, and that the government will formally recognise their role under the Office of the President with specialised training to strengthen their administrative responsibilities.
Police in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized cannabis sativa following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit. The arrest is part of an escalating anti-narcotics campaign across Migori County.
Two people were killed and nearly 700 goats and sheep stolen in a bandit raid on Garse Dabata village in Isiolo County on Friday evening. By Saturday, 180 of the stolen animals had been recovered, and the County Police Commander said security forces were pursuing the attackers across the Ewaso Nyiro River.
New amendments to the National Police Service Standing Orders give the Inspector General final approval to establish, vary or abolish any formation, unit or component within the police service, and empower him to issue orders for integration, merging or reorganisation across the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service and Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.
The Standard criticizes President Ruto for not addressing a rising culture of goons in Kenya, noting his silence contrasts with public outcry following violence at political rallies in Nyahururu and Kisumu that left 2 people dead. Deputy President Kindiki spoke on the matter, but the President has remained largely quiet and presidential directives to deal with goons have been infrequent.
Senior Advocate Macharia Njeru has accused President William Ruto of setting a tone of lawlessness for government, saying Kenya's leadership lacks political will to uphold the rule of law. Njeru cited the Public Service Commission's irregular recruitment practices and questioned the independence of the National Police Service, arguing that institutions meant to promote accountability have lost independence to the Executive.
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will commence in the coming days, aiming to strengthen security and community policing across the capital by placing communities at the centre of policing through consultation with residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, county governments and other stakeholders.
Major police stations in Nairobi have been without electricity and water for months after accumulating unpaid utility bills, with arrears running into millions of shillings leading Kenya Power to disconnect supply at transformers.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recurring school fire tragedies—which have claimed over 140 lives across incidents from 1991 to 2026—stem from failures across the entire education ecosystem rather than individual school management. The author contends that while factors like student unrest, inadequate counselling, and weak safety enforcement are cited after each fire, the root causes extend beyond the school gate.
A National Computer and CyberCrime Coordination Committee (NC4) report presented to the Ministry of Interior revealed that Kenya suffered close to 3 billion cyberattacks over three months, with rising offences linked to digital payments, unauthorized access, identity theft, and interference with computer systems. Different sector vulnerabilities, cloud services, and government institutions were identified as primary targets.
The National Computer and CyberCrime Coordination Committee has revealed that Kenya suffered close to 3 billion cyber-attacks in the last 3 months, with growing trends in digital payment offences, unauthorized access, identity theft and computer system interference. The report points to sector vulnerabilities, cloud services and government institutions as primary targets, with Nairobi leading in digital crime incidents.
Kenya experienced over three billion cyber-attack attempts targeting government systems, digital infrastructure and cloud-based services in three months, according to a National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee report. The report warns that cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in various systems, with rising offences linked to digital payments, identity theft, computer fraud, cyber harassment and unauthorized access.
Kenya is accelerating water storage and harvesting projects as officials warn that nearly half of treated water is lost before reaching consumers through leakages, illegal connections and billing gaps. The National Infrastructure Fund has identified 50 dam projects aimed at boosting domestic supply, irrigation and industrial use.
Diana Gichengo, Director at The Institute for Social Accountability, has urged protest victims to pursue the justice system despite government financial compensation, arguing that the government has not clearly identified perpetrators of injustices. Gichengo also criticized the compensation structure and the presidential advisory panel as unconstitutional and non-inclusive, lacking victim representation.
Victims of human rights abuse during protests will begin receiving state compensation from next week, after the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights submitted a reparations framework report to President William Ruto. The government allocated Ksh.2 billion for the compensation in April's supplementary budget, covering victims from violent protests in the 2017 and 2022 post-election periods.
Following a nationwide verification process, over 1,000 victims of human rights violations linked to protests across Kenya are set to begin receiving government compensation next week. The compensation programme covers victims of violent protests from post-election periods (2017, 2022) and recent demonstrations (2023–2025 Finance Bill and Saba Saba protests), with Sh2 billion allocated in the 2025/2026 supplementary budget.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights clarified that victims of looting, vandalism, and other ordinary criminal acts during protests will not qualify for compensation under the government's Sh2 billion reparations programme, which is limited to gross human rights violations allegedly linked to state actions. Such cases should instead be handled through the ordinary criminal justice system.
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo met with senior Italian anti-mafia officials in Rome to discuss strategies for combating organized criminal networks, as Kenya prepares to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit and seeks international security models for addressing organized crime in urban centres.
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has led a Kenyan delegation to Rome on a benchmarking mission to inform the establishment of the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, part of government efforts to strengthen urban security and improve coordination among security agencies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi condemned recent killings in Machakos and Kitui counties, including the murder of three young men in Machakos town and four people in Tseikuru, Mwingi, terming them barbaric and calling for those responsible to face the law.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will use technology and data-driven policing, drawing on lessons from a benchmarking visit to the New York Police Department that demonstrated advanced surveillance, facial recognition, and data analytics systems.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is visiting the New York Police Department to draw lessons on intelligence-led policing, community-oriented approaches, and technology integration as Kenya moves forward with plans to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to tackle rising security challenges.