Govt turns drug money into rehab centers

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that money and properties confiscated from drug traffickers will be used to construct rehabilitation centers, primarily in Coast counties. This initiative shifts the government's focus from mere arrests to dismantling drug cartels by seizing their assets and redirecting them for public good.

Outrage as police caught on CCTV beating young men playing pool in Nandi Hills

Trend Setters | Fury as police officers in Nandi Hills, assault youth for playing pool table

Why Military and Police Recruitment Insist on Teeth, Height, and More

Military and police recruitment in Kenya, specifically for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service, enforce strict physical requirements like height, dental health, and vision, which often lead to public debate and frustration among aspiring recruits. These standards are justified by the services for operational readiness, equipment handling, and psychological perception, despite criticisms of potentially excluding capable individuals.

U.S. Issues Warning Following Uganda's Disputed Polls

The United States has issued a security warning for its citizens in Uganda following heightened tensions after presidential elections held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with official results still pending. The U.S. Embassy in Uganda cautioned Americans after reports of security forces using teargas and firing shots to disperse gatherings.