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Hired goons push into Kenya’s eviction and auction disputes
Property, commercial and debt fights are increasingly spilling beyond courtrooms as hired enforcers appear at auctions and eviction scenes, raising rule-of-law alarms.
KDF says four IEDs recovered in Lamu as troops foil terror plots
The Kenya Defence Forces report recovering four improvised explosive devices during patrols in Lamu, saying the finds disrupted multiple planned attacks.
Health workers begin nationwide strike over welfare and job security
Health worker unions have downed tools nationwide after failed talks with county governments, with disputes centred on welfare, job security and UHC employment plans.
Cross-party pushback after Gachagua’s call for tourists to shun Kenya
Leaders in government and opposition have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s suggestion that tourists and investors stay away, warning the sector supports nearly two million jobs.
LSK targets 12 judges and a magistrate in escalating court boycott plan
The Law Society of Kenya has named 12 judges and one magistrate in a planned indefinite boycott, following a one-day nationwide protest, while some judges urge the society to drop the plan.
DPP tells court Albert Ojwang’s death in custody was planned
The Director of Public Prosecutions says the case will show how police officers allegedly orchestrated a fatal assault on activist Albert Ojwang while in custody at Central Police Station.
Ruto appoints Charles Owino as government spokesperson in Executive reshuffle
President William Ruto has named Charles Owino as government spokesperson, with Isaac Mwaura reported moved to head a diversity-focused office in the latest Executive shake-up.
CCTV and IPOA evidence: What the court heard about Albert Ojwang’s final hours
Court testimony and multi-outlet reporting describe how activist Albert Ojwang arrived at Nairobi’s Central Police Station alive and left unresponsive, with disputes over deleted surveillance recordings.
LSK Calls One-Day Nationwide Court Boycott Over Judiciary Delays and Corruption Claims
The Law Society of Kenya plans a one-day advocates’ stay-away on 22 July 2026 to press for faster case handling and integrity reforms.