Also known as: Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Government ministry responsible for interior security, law enforcement, and foreign national entry matters in Kenya.
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The Standard
… The government must urgently turn its focus inward to identify and purge the weak links within the Ministry of Interior and the Directorate of Immigration Services. …
Plug loopholes in our immigration departmentThe Standard
… enario maps showing what is likely to happen if water levels continue to rise.The Ministries of Education and Health are expected to table evacuation plans and outline next steps for health facilities and schools that have already been mapped as high risk.The Ministry of Interior …
Experts warn as water rise puts Baringo, Bogoria on merger brinkCitizen Digital
… g, drowning, injuries and fatalities, displacement and isolation of communities, disease outbreaks, disruption of essential services, damage to roads and other critical infrastructure, and losses to crops, livestock and livelihoods,” read a statement from the Ministry of Interior …
Gov't attributes milk supply shortage to anticipated El Niño rainsThe Standard
… ents from further assaults.Turkana South MP Dr John Ariko condemned the killings, calling the attack inhumane and accusing the government of failing to heed earlier calls to strengthen community security structures before embarking on disarmament. “I told the Ministry of Interior …
Bandits raid Turkana village, kill three, steal livestockThe Standard
… Ariko stated he had previously advised the Ministry of Interior to arm and strengthen National Police Reservists before commencing the disarmament operation. …
Three killed as bandits raid Turkana village, steal livestockThe Standard
… Ashira also urged the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to intensify action against businesses involved in the manufacture and sale of illicit alcohol, saying stronger enforcement was needed to protect residents from harmful products. …
Busia public health officers seek bigger say in liquor licensing to curb illicit drinksThe Standard
… In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior said it has mapped hotspots to identify areas vulnerable to flooding and other impacts of heavy rainfall, a move that will ensure prioritisation of preparedness, evacuation and response interventions. …
Government unveils plan to avert impacts of El Nino rainsCitizen Digital
… g, drowning, injuries and fatalities, displacement and isolation of communities, disease outbreaks, disruption of essential services, damage to roads and other critical infrastructure, and losses to crops, livestock and livelihoods,” read a statement from the Ministry of Interior …
Govt unveils measures as Kenya braces for El Niño rainsCitizen Digital
… Then, the Ministry of Interior said the approval was a major milestone in strengthening the country's capacity to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats The President has now made the appointment to operationalise the NCSA.
Martin Koyabe appointed non-executive chairperson for Cybersecurity AgencyThe Standard
… Justice Francis Rayola issued the orders in a case filed by Edow Mohammed and Zhulekha Edin, who argued that the decision by the Ministry of Health was a contradiction of that of the Ministry of Interior, which granted tourists an easy entry into the country.“The notice of motion …
Court halts insurance cover requirement for tourists coming to KenyaThe government has activated the National Contingency Plan to mitigate anticipated El Niño rains, scaling up interventions through cooperation among security agencies, evacuation procedures, and access route mapping. Search and rescue operations will involve the Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Kenya Red Cross Society, and National Youth Service.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government has activated the National Contingency Plan to mitigate anticipated El Niño rains, scaling up interventions through cooperation among security agencies, evacuation procedures, and access route mapping. Search and rescue operations will involve the Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Kenya Red Cross Society, and National Youth Service.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A 19-year-old remand prisoner, Brenda Chemutai, was found hanging from a bed at Kericho Annex Prison on Friday in a suspected suicide using a bedsheet. Her family is questioning security lapses and accountability, particularly the nearly 10-hour delay before they were notified of her death.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
A dispute over a prime piece of land in Naivasha has strained relations between the Judiciary and the Ministry of Interior, after the Naivasha Deputy County Commissioner's office attempted to annex land adjacent to the Naivasha law courts. The Judiciary has taken legal action through the Law Society of Kenya and obtained Environment Court orders to halt fencing activities, and plans to pursue contempt of court charges against the DCC.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected bandits launched a daytime ambush in Nyachis, Isiolo County on Wednesday, shooting a National Police Reservist officer escorting Safaricom technicians to a telecommunications site. The attack follows a raid in the Gotu area a week earlier in which bandits killed five people including two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers, an NPR officer, and two civilians.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspected bandits launched a daytime ambush in Nyachis, Isiolo County on Wednesday, shooting dead a National Police Reservist officer who was escorting Safaricom technicians to a telecommunications site. The attack follows a raid in the Gotu area a week prior that killed five people, including two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers, an NPR officer, and two civilians.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Women Senator's Association and National Syndemic Diseases Control Council have raised concerns over increasing HIV infections among young people, alongside rising adolescent pregnancies and gender-based violence. They are calling for joint efforts to implement the 'End the Triple Threat' campaign to curb new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Protective Guards Association of Kenya claims security guards have been sidelined from consultative meetings on sector reforms ordered by President William Ruto, following his August 2026 directive for the Interior Ministry to address grievances and produce a report within 60 days.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parents of university and college students have resorted to borrowing from informal lenders after government funding promises failed to materialise, leaving thousands of learners stranded at home or without confirmed placements. Stakeholders warn that learners from poor households risk accumulating debt while waiting for promised government support.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education stakeholders are calling for urgent government action to support students who have been placed in universities and higher learning institutions but have not reported, with concerns that thousands could be left behind. Policy advisors have urged a nationwide "mop-up" exercise and requested Parliament legislate education access as a right rather than a promise.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto commissioned the new Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency as part of efforts to strengthen security infrastructure in the area. The facility, formally designated as a police station in March 2026, responds to longstanding calls for increased security presence in the growing commercial and residential area.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard editorial warns that thousands of foreign nationals illegally reside in Kenya using fraudulently acquired identity papers and passports, with some using compromised Kenyan documents to travel abroad. It argues the government must identify and purge corrupt officials facilitating this trade to address the systemic rot underlying the recent immigration crisis.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Government experts are preparing evacuation and response plans as water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria rise toward a critical threshold; a two-meter rise would breach the divide separating them, contaminating Baringo's freshwater with Bogoria's alkaline waters and threatening local fisheries, residents, and wildlife habitats.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Development PS said drought preceding anticipated El Niño rains has affected livestock pastures and limited milk production. The government has agreed to allow duty-free import of maize for animal feed and the Kenya Dairy Board will monitor pricing to ensure processors access raw material.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspected bandits attacked Lokwar Nakuse village in Turkana South, killing three people and stealing livestock. The assault occurred during an ongoing government disarmament and security operation, leaving residents questioning the effectiveness of security measures despite heavy police and military presence in the area.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected bandits raided Lokwar Nakuse village in Turkana South, killing three people and driving away livestock during an ongoing government disarmament and security operation. Residents have expressed dismay that attacks continue despite heavy security presence in the area.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Public health officers in Busia County are calling for greater involvement in liquor licensing to help combat illicit and potentially dangerous alcoholic drinks. The Busia County Government has signed a recognition agreement with the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union, creating a formal framework for engagement between the union and county administration.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to strengthen preparedness and minimize impacts of anticipated El Niño rains in October, including mapping vulnerable areas, unclogging drainage systems, and identifying temporary holding grounds for displaced populations.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has released a contingency plan to prepare Kenya for expected October-November-December El Niño rains, warning of potential flooding, displacement, disease outbreaks, infrastructure damage, and livelihood losses in vulnerable areas including riverine, coastal, highland, and urban flood-prone zones. Authorities have conducted hotspot mapping to identify at-risk areas and guide preparedness and response efforts.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Martin Koyabe as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Cybersecurity Agency's Board of Directors for three years, effective August 21. Koyabe was previously Founding Partner and Technical Director at Africa Cyber Expertise.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has blocked the government from requiring insurance cover from tourists visiting Kenya, ruling that the Ministry of Health's directive contradicted the Ministry of Interior's authority over foreign nationals' entry and that no proper mechanism exists to handle the requirement.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Scholar and commentator Barrack Muluka argues that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's advice to avoid areas where goons have organized—rather than ensuring police protection—represents a dangerous normalization of political violence and an abdication of the state's monopoly on legitimate force, signaling Kenya's slide toward state failure.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service will deploy 10,000 newly trained officers to strengthen security ahead of the 2027 General Election and address long-standing staffing shortages. The recruits will pass out at the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, on August 28.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 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.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →