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Topic: Defence

Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests

By David Njaaga   2026-07-21 18:25:28

President William Ruto has defended police action against violent protests, saying there can be no justification for what he described as goons and criminal acts during demonstrations.

Inside Kenya's Ebola defences as seven Americans enter quarantine

By Eunice Omollo   2026-07-18 18:54:49

Seven American humanitarian workers are spending 21 days under medical observation in Kenya not because they are ill.

Defence CS Tuya condemns tribal politics

By George Sayagie   2026-07-14 17:02:52

Defence CS Soipan Tuya has defended President William Ruto’s reforms while criticising tribal politics and warning against divisive rhetoric amid her growing political clash with Rigathi Gachagua.

Why courts are the last line of defence for our environment

By Irungu Houghton and Akshay Vishwanath   2026-07-10 18:47:59

Strong environmental laws must be protected from safeguard weakening amendments. Our courts are our last line of environmental defence, and they must not fail us.

Defence claims ODPP approved 'fictitious' Sh32m fraud charges against Italians

By Marion Kithi   2026-07-09 21:42:58

Two Italian investors accused of fraud in a Malindi property case have told a Kilifi court that ODPP and police officers fabricated charges against them.

Six KWS rangers put on defence over missing Nakuru fisherman

By Daniel Chege   2026-07-06 19:45:10

One of six Kenya Wildlife Service rangers linked to the abduction of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo was interrogated yesterday on how they arrested Odhiambo on January 18, 2025.