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10/06/2026

: LEGAL ACTION WORLDWIDE FILES FIRST WAR CRIMES COMPLAINT AGAINST SUDAN’S RSF IN KENYA
Kenya has been thrust into the global spotlight after Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) filed the first war crimes complaint against Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Announcing the move in Nairobi, LAW’s Executive Director Antonia Mulvey said the complaint followed “prolonged consultations and evidence gathering” into atrocities committed during Sudan’s civil conflict. rs.
The RSF has been accused of widespread abuses, including attacks on civilians, sexual violence, and destruction of communities.
By accepting the complaint, Kenya’s ODPP now faces the challenge of determining whether its courts can serve as a venue for international justice.

10/06/2026

: LISSU TREASON CASE TAKES SHOCKING TURN WITH 26‑DAY UNEXPECTED DELAY
Tanzania’s Court of Appeal has unexpectedly adjourned the treason case involving CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu, pushing the matter to July 6, 2026.

The hearing, initially set for June 11, will now be determined next month when the appellate bench issues rulings and orders.

The sudden postponement has unsettled opposition supporters, who had anticipated progress in the high‑stakes case.

CHADEMA confirmed the new date, noting that the court will deliver its decisions at 9:00 a.m. on July 6.

The delay prolongs uncertainty and intensifies political tension around Lissu’s legal battles.

10/06/2026

: NATIONWIDE MID‑TERM BREAK TO PROCEED AS SCHEDULED AMID SCHOOL UNREST REPORTS
Schools nationwide will close for the second term mid‑term break from June 24 to June 28, the Ministry of Education has confirmed.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the academic calendar remains intact and institutions are expected to observe the scheduled recess.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of rising student unrest, with 204 senior schools reported to have experienced disturbances in recent weeks.
However, official data shows that more than 98 percent of schools remain stable, with day schools and learners in Grades 1 to 9 continuing their studies without disruption.
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10/06/2026

: KENYA RECEIVES SH390MN FROM CHINA TO BOOST MATERNAL HEALTHCARE
Kenya has received Sh390 million from China to strengthen maternal and child health services in the country’s northeastern region.
The programme is expected to directly benefit more than 652,000 people and indirectly reach another 630,000 residents through expanded emergency, newborn and maternal care.
Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan said the initiative responds to pressing local health challenges and will prioritize precision cooperation, training of health workers, and strict resource management.
She emphasized that maternal and child health remains central to Global South cooperation, serving to protect human rights and dignity.
The project builds on commitments made during President William Ruto’s 2025 State Visit to Beijing and reflects China’s Global Development Initiative championed by President Xi Jinping.
Implementation will be carried out in partnership with UNICEF and Kenya’s Ministry of Health.

10/06/2026

Only 2% Of Senior Schools Hit By Unrest, Ministry Says 98% Remain Stable Amid Unrest Reports

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Official data shows 204 schools have reported disturbances, with 59 already resuming learning. Learners in Grades 1 to 9 continue their studies uninterrupted. The Ministry attributed the unrest to factors including leadership challenges, exam stress, poor boarding conditions, drug abuse, strenuous r...

10/06/2026

: PRIME SUSPECT IN FATHER BETT'S MURDER ARRESTED IN KERIO VALLEY
Police have arrested Meshack Kilimo, one of the prime suspects linked to the killing of Catholic priest Father Allois Bett, who was gunned down by armed assailants in Tot, Kerio Valley, in May last year.
Authorities confirmed Kilimo’s arrest as part of ongoing investigations into the brutal attack that shocked the Catholic community and residents of Elgeyo Marakwet.
Father Bett was ambushed and fatally shot while serving in the volatile valley, an area long plagued by banditry and insecurity.
Security agencies say Kilimo’s capture marks a breakthrough in the hunt for those behind the murder, with detectives expected to intensify efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.

10/06/2026

: ONLY 2% OF SENIOR SCHOOLS HIT BY UNREST, MINISTRY SAYS 98% REMAIN STABLE
The Ministry of Education has downplayed fears of widespread disruption in learning institutions, revealing that less than 2 percent of the country’s senior schools have experienced unrest in recent weeks.
According to official data, 204 schools have reported disturbances, with 59 already resuming normal operations.
The Ministry emphasized that over 98 percent of schools remain stable, with day schools largely unaffected and learners in Grades 1 to 9 continuing their studies without interruption.
Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba noted that the unrest is concentrated in boarding senior schools, driven by factors such as leadership challenges, exam stress, poor conditions, drug abuse, and copycat behavior.
He however commended the majority of learners, teachers, and parents for maintaining discipline and stability across the education system.
The government has announced a multi-stakeholder team to probe the causes of unrest and pledged firm action against perpetrators. Schools have been directed to strengthen safety measures, convene urgent parents’ meetings, and intensify guidance and counselling programs.
Ogamba stressed that the overwhelming majority of schools remain calm, urging collective responsibility to safeguard education and nurture learners into responsible citizens.

10/06/2026

: SOUTH SUDANESE GRAFT WHISTLEBLOWER ABDUCTED IN KENYA

A South Sudanese anti-corruption whistleblower has reportedly been abducted in Nairobi, raising concerns among activists and human rights defenders.

According to a police report, Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, who also holds Kenyan citizenship, was allegedly seized by armed men in masks and forced into a vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday morning after leaving a casino in Nairobi.

Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit is known for exposing alleged corruption involving South Sudan's political elite and had previously expressed fears for his safety.

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi claimed there were reports that the whistleblower was being held at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending possible deportation to South Sudan, where supporters fear for his safety. Authorities had not publicly confirmed those claims by Tuesday.

10/06/2026

KENYA AMONG 27 COUNTRIES HIT BY KUWAIT RECRUITMENT BAN
Kuwait has banned the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya as part of new labour regulations that also affect 26 other countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria, Malawi, Chad, Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.

Under the new rules, Kuwait will only recruit domestic workers from 10 approved countries, among them Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Kuwaiti authorities say the changes are aimed at tightening oversight of the domestic labour sector and streamlining recruitment procedures.

10/06/2026

ALL EYES ON TANZANIA AS TUNDU LISSU CASE RETURNS TO COURT ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Attention is expected to turn to Tanzania's Court of Appeal on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as the case involving opposition leader and CHADEMA chairman Tundu Lissu comes up for hearing in Dar es Salaam.

Lissu, a lawyer, former presidential candidate and one of Tanzania's most prominent opposition figures, has been in detention since April 2025 after being charged with treason over remarks linked to calls for electoral reforms ahead of the country's 2025 General Election.

The hearing comes after months of legal proceedings that have attracted significant attention both inside Tanzania and internationally, with supporters and rights groups closely monitoring developments in the case.