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Ministry of Interior

Also known as: Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Government ministry that announced Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations and received cybercrime reports from the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee.

2026-04-292026-08-21
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … In a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Sunday, authorities said Tana Delta sub-county accounts for the highest number of vulnerable areas at 32, followed by Tana River Sub-county with 10, Bangale with 8, Tarasaa with 6, and Tana North with 3.“The mapping exercise ha …

    Government flags flood hotspots in Tana River as death toll rises nationwide

  3. Citizen Digital

    … The Ministry of Interior said on Sunday that 32 areas at risk of flooding are in the Tana Delta Subcounty, while 10 areas are in Tana River Sub-County while 8 are in Bangale Sub-County. …

    Government maps 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River county as 18 deaths recorded nationwide
  4. April 2026

  5. Citizen Digital

    … The National Police Service, the Ministry of Interior, and State House are institutions that must step forward and handle the Kabiru family matter in a more responsible, sensitive, and compassionate manner. …

    KAIKAI'S KICKER: Haiti: What about officer Kabiru?

  6. Government deploys GSU and RDU to secure Mwingi-Garissa Road

    1. Capital News

      … The Senator has now petitioned the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations to investigate the attacks and outline measures taken by the Ministry of Interior and the National Police Service to apprehend those responsible. …

      Kitui Senator seeks answers as killings spark security outcry

    2. Capital News

      … Former Attorney General Justin Muturi on Wednesday called for urgent intervention, urging the Ministry of Interior to implement structural reforms within the security apparatus, including changes in local police command and intelligence operations. …

      Govt deploys GSU, RDU teams to escort vehicles after Kitui attacks
Opinion

Chiefs need clarity on limits in land and succession matters

The News

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 →

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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Ruto orders compliance with minimum wage for security guards

    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 →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Government introduces Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders

    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 →

  2. Editorial: Murkomen failing to end North Rift insecurity

    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 →

  3. Ruto announces Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Migori pursuit

    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 →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Bandits kill two, steal 700 goats in Isiolo 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.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. Inspector General gains authority over police unit creation

    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 →

Sunday 26 July

  1. 2,500 officers to join Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

    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.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations set for three Rift Valley counties

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. President Ruto calls on security to address youth goon culture

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. PS defends ID card reforms as measure for inclusion

    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.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. President Ruto silent on goon violence, opposition says

    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.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Advocate accuses Ruto of setting tone of lawlessness

    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.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Ruto announces imminent rollout of Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework

    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.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 3 July

  1. Nairobi police stations lose power over unpaid electricity bills

    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.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. School fires reflect systemic failures beyond individual institutions

    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.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya reports 3 billion cyberattacks in three-month period

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya reports nearly 3 billion cyberattacks in three months

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya recorded 3 billion cyber-attack attempts in three months

    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.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Nearly half of treated water lost before reaching consumers

    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.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. TISA director urges protest victims to pursue legal justice simultaneously

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 15 June

  1. Protest victims to receive state compensation from next week

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Over 1,000 protest victims to receive government compensation

    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.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Looting and vandalism excluded from Kenya's Sh2bn reparations scheme

    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.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya studies Italy's anti-mafia tactics for urban crime

    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.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. PS Omollo leads delegation to Italy for police benchmarking

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Machakos Deputy Governor condemns killings in two counties

    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.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NMPU to adopt NYPD technology and data-driven policing model

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Interior Cabinet Secretary benchmarks NYPD for Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

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