Also known as: NIS
Kenya's intelligence agency, appearing in coverage of kidnapping investigations, alleged violence, and government security operations.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeA National Intelligence Service officer has been found dead in his official residence in Nyamira, County Commissioner Benson Leparimorijo has confirmed. …
NIS officer found dead in locked Nyamira residenceCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize A National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer aged 56 years has been found dead in his official residence in Nyamira town. …
Mystery as senior NIS officer found dead at his Nyamira homeCapital News
… President Ruto’s security apparatus comprises highly trained officers drawn from multiple police units, including the General Service Unit, and is further supported by personnel from the National Intelligence Service. …
Major Overhaul Ordered in President Ruto’s Security After Kilifi BreachCitizen Digital
… However, a representative from the National Intelligence Service acknowledged concerns that a committee structure may be less effective than a full regulatory authority, but said the government was acting under directives to reduce the number of state agencies. …
MPs warn new Strategic Goods Bill could slow down trade, raise costsCitizen Digital
… Launched in February 2023, OMU brings together the National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Intelligence Service, national government administrators and local leaders in a coordinated effort to restore peace in bandit-prone regions. …
Kerio Valley Road works resume after security operation stabilises countySouth Korea's National Intelligence Service says Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as successor and has a younger sibling of unknown gender, though uncertainty remains about the exact number and order of birth of his children.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea's National Intelligence Service says Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as successor and has a younger sibling of unknown gender, though uncertainty remains about the exact number and order of birth of his children.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has condemned reported anti-Burundi sentiments and attacks targeting Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru, calling on the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to investigate and take action against those responsible.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 17 fresh charges against 15 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and National Intelligence Service over the alleged 2022 kidnapping of two Indian nationals and a Kenyan driver. The suspects face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy, and subjecting a person to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 17 new charges against 15 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the National Intelligence Service over the alleged kidnapping of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in July 2022. The suspects face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy, and cruel treatment.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved 17 fresh charges against 15 DCI and NIS officers over the alleged kidnapping of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in July 2022. The officers face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, and subjecting persons to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Power of Mercy Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 56 of 2025) has passed second reading in the National Assembly. Moved by Marsabit County MP Naomi Waqo, the bill seeks to operationalise Article 133 of the Constitution and provide a legal framework for four forms of presidential mercy: free or conditional pardons, respites from punishment, substitution of less severe punishments, and remission of all or part of a punishment.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A multiagency team has arrested four people in connection with the poisoning of 18 elephants at the Amboseli ecosystem. Preliminary laboratory results indicate cyanide poisoning from pesticide-contaminated tomatoes sourced from farms adjacent to wildlife habitats.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A clash is brewing between the family of Elvis Opiyo, a deceased National Intelligence Service employee, and Luo traditionalists over burial arrangements following his death, which authorities have classified as a suspected suicide.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday, which left people dead and scores injured. The group accused the leaders of having a role in the attacks and claimed the violence was planned and involved police officers and state security operatives.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has vowed to pursue individuals who organised, financed or facilitated violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday. The incidents included attacks on journalists, damage to five police vehicles and several civilian vehicles, and one police vehicle lost control resulting in a death.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi of sharing confidential conversations about his family affairs and business interests with President William Ruto. Gachagua said the leaked information allowed the President to target his family members.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elvis Opiyo, the prime suspect in a March 2026 acid attack on Mary Claire Ochieng, was found dead in his Umoja Two apartment. A post-mortem examination established he died from ingesting poison, classified by police as suspected suicide.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is facing growing resistance from political leaders in the North Eastern region who accuse him of interfering in local political affairs. The NIS Director has cautioned politicians against using divisive community-based language and labels in their politics.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Employment Authority has not clarified ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia while hundreds of families struggle with effects from past recruitments. The NEA delegation returned from Russia three months ago and met with officials at a Tatarstan Special Economic Zone, agreeing to "continued engagement" to explore job opportunities in hospitality, manufacturing, education, and vocational training, with the NEA promising full government vetting of any emerging opportunities.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he personally wrote his latest political address and limited access to it to prevent government officials and the National Intelligence Service from learning its contents beforehand. Only his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was involved in preparing the document, which she typed after he wrote it.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government announced sweeping reforms to manage its vehicle fleet, including mandatory real-time tracking for all official vehicles through a centralized Government Vehicle Management System (GVMS) to curb misuse of public assets and enhance accountability. The initiative follows a high-level consultative meeting among the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary and security agencies to address persistent challenges including misuse of government registration plates, poor fuel and mileage records, and inadequate accounting for donor-funded vehicles.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that security agencies have seized more than 2,000 illegal firearms and 15,000 rounds of ammunition from bandits and terrorists in the Kerio Valley and other parts of the country. Murkomen credited the success to the Special Operations Group, describing it as a critical force in Kenya's fight against banditry, terrorism and organised crime.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians against using Kenya's security matters for political gain, saying the government will not allow anyone to undermine the country's peace and stability through divisive politics. He stated that Kenya remains secure despite isolated incidents and cautioned leaders from both opposition and ruling coalition against exploiting security issues for political advantage.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have urged President Ruto to address alleged information leaks from State House, claiming that details of his State of the Nation address were disclosed to former deputy Rigathi Gachagua before delivery. The leaders, speaking in Kakamega County, described the alleged moles as a national security threat.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he gathers intelligence through informants in the civil service, police, National Intelligence Service, and state corporations, and shares information only after verification while protecting source identities.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that people working inside State House regularly share confidential information with him, and that he received details about President William Ruto's planned State of the Nation Address hours before it was delivered on Thursday. Gachagua alleged that Ruto intended to use the address to divert attention from national challenges by unveiling a long-term development vision.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sirisia MP John Waluke has spoken publicly about his 67-year prison sentence in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintaining that he never stole public funds and that the case was a breach of contract rather than a criminal matter, which he characterizes as politically motivated.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sirisia MP John Waluke, convicted and sentenced to 67 years in prison or a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintains he never stole public funds and argues the dispute stemmed from a breach of contract between his company and the government that he characterizes as political.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court of Appeal Judge Justice Aggrey Muchelule and five others, including family members and domestic staff, have recorded statements with detectives investigating the disappearance of his Beretta pistol from a locked safe. The firearm was later recovered from a suspect linked to the Chaiiwala Café robbery that occurred two weeks prior.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested four suspects accused of defrauding job seekers by falsely promising employment at the National Intelligence Service; one victim lost Sh600,000 after being issued a fraudulent NIS calling letter.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →