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Kenya Police College Expels 54 Recruits for Document Fraud and Other Violations
Nyeri, 8 May 2026
The National Police College at Kiganjo has terminated 54 recruits from their training programme, with document forgery emerging as the leading cause of dismissal. Eighteen recruits were expelled for submitting fake academic certificates, whilst another 18 were removed due to pregnancy-related issues, sparking debate about gender discrimination policies. Ten recruits faced expulsion for previous criminal convictions, and additional cases involved forged identification documents and health concerns. The dismissals occurred during Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s visit on 7 May 2026, as he assessed training progress. Commandant Gideon Munga Nyale confirmed the terminated recruits have been formally removed and may face permanent disqualification from future recruitment drives. The remaining cohort of over 5,000 trainees, who began training in November 2025, will continue their programme focusing on modern policing techniques and ethical conduct.
Solar Power Project to Connect 550,000 Refugees and Locals in Kenya's Remote Turkana County
Kakuma, 8 May 2026
A groundbreaking solar mini-grid project will bring electricity to both refugee camps and host communities in Kakuma, Turkana County, potentially serving over 550,000 people. The initiative, announced on 5 May 2026, represents a significant step towards addressing energy poverty in Kenya’s second-largest county, where vast populations lack reliable power access. The project will generate between 180-290 units through partnership between Turkana County Government and LIFT Community Best Organization. This development comes as part of broader continental efforts to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, highlighting how renewable energy solutions can transform both humanitarian and local community outcomes in remote regions.
Kenya's Largest County Launches Campaign Against Preventable Blindness Disease
Lodwar, 8 May 2026
Turkana County has initiated a comprehensive fight against trachoma, a preventable eye disease that causes blindness if untreated. The campaign targets children and pregnant women across 77,000 square kilometres, including refugee camps hosting displaced populations. Health surveys revealed alarmingly high infection rates in affected areas, prompting this urgent intervention.
Kenya Raises Minimum Wage by 12% as Living Costs Soar
Nairobi, 8 May 2026
Kenya’s Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has signed legal notices implementing a 12% minimum wage increase, raising monthly pay to Ksh15,200.64 from Ksh13,572. Agricultural workers receive an even larger 15% boost. The move affects all Kenyan workers amid rising living costs and follows President Ruto’s Labour Day directive on 1st May 2026.
Eleven Miners Injured in West Pokot Rockfall as Rescue Teams Search for Survivors
Kapenguria, 8 May 2026
A devastating rockfall at Rumos Hills gold mining site has left eleven people injured, with three in critical condition requiring specialist care. Rescue operations continue as sounds from beneath the debris suggest more miners remain trapped underground, highlighting the deadly risks faced by informal mining communities seeking alternative livelihoods in Kenya’s remote regions.
Local Leaders Challenge Government Over Secret Refugee Integration in Dadaab
Dadaab, 7 May 2026
Kenya’s ambitious Shirika Plan to integrate nearly 443,000 refugees into local communities has ignited fierce opposition from Garissa County leaders who claim they’ve been deliberately excluded from the process. Jarajila Ward MCA Noor Sheikh Farah reveals the integration has been proceeding covertly for four years without formal consultation with the County Assembly, calling it ‘a matter of life and death’ that demands transparency. The controversy threatens President Ruto’s flagship refugee policy shift away from traditional camp systems, with local politicians demanding Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen address their concerns directly. This resistance could derail plans to transform Dadaab into an integrated municipality and sets a concerning precedent for similar programmes at Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps across Kenya’s refugee-hosting regions.
Four Health Workers Killed in Congo as Deadly Misinformation Claims Lives
Kinshasa, 7 May 2026
Healthcare workers conducting vaccination research were murdered by angry mobs in Congo’s Tshopo province in October 2025, victims of false rumours claiming a mysterious illness caused genital atrophy in men. The violence represents a deadly escalation of health misinformation across Africa, where at least 17 people have died in connection with these fabricated claims.
Kenyatta Family's Hidden Banking Fortune Revealed as Son Holds £120 Million NCBA Stake
Nairobi, 7 May 2026
Muhoho Kenyatta emerges as Kenya’s largest individual bank shareholder with 227.3 million NCBA shares worth KSh 20 billion, disclosed only due to Nedbank’s acquisition bid. The revelation exposes the extensive financial influence of Kenya’s founding presidential family within the country’s banking sector, with holdings traced through multiple investment vehicles dating back to predecessor banks.
Kenya's Security Chief Takes Top UN Crime Fighting Role in Vienna
Nairobi, 7 May 2026
Monica Juma becomes the first Kenyan to simultaneously lead both the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the UN Office at Vienna, marking a historic appointment that positions Kenya prominently in global security affairs. President Ruto praised her exceptional negotiation skills and result-oriented approach during yesterday’s farewell ceremony at State House. Her dual leadership role will oversee international efforts against organised crime, drug trafficking, corruption, and terrorism whilst facilitating crucial diplomatic cooperation from Vienna’s strategic headquarters.