The Daily Brief

By Gedion Nzyoki -  Nairobi, Kenya | October 27, 2026 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a five-day legal awareness and legal aid campaign targeting communities and correctional facilities across Nairobi, in an effort to bring free legal services closer to people facing barriers to accessing justice. The initiative, running from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, is being held under the theme “Community Advocates: Bridging the Gap Between People and Justice.” The launch took place at Milimani Law Courts on Monday afternoon, followed by the flagging-off of a branded mobile outreach programme and a legal aid clinic at the Kenya National Archives. Throughout the week, advocates will visit several Nairobi neighbourhoods to provide residents with legal advice and assistance, while extending similar services to inmates in selected prisons. Speaking during the launch, LSK Chief Executive Officer Florence Wairimu Muturi said the initiative was designed to reach people wh...

By Gedion Nzyoki - Nairobi, Kenya | October 26, 2026 — Advocate Ekaterina Handa has called for increased government funding for legal aid programmes, the waiver of court filing fees for vulnerable citizens and reforms to make Kenya’s justice system more accessible to people who cannot afford legal representation. Advocate Ekaterina Handa during an interview at Milimani Law Courts on Monday afternoon. Photo: Video screengrab. Handa said the government should support legal aid initiatives that enable advocates to provide affordable legal services while earning reasonable remuneration, particularly for young lawyers seeking to build their careers. Speaking during an interview at Milimani Law Courts on Monday afternoon, during the launch of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Legal Awareness and Legal Aid Week 2026, Handa outlined measures to strengthen access to justice. These include improving court administration, expanding alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and ensuring fair treatme...

 By Gedion Nzyoki -  Nairobi, Kenya | October 26, 2026 — The government has dismissed claims that Parliament abolished the mandatory livestreaming of election results, insisting that the legal provision requiring the transmission of results remains in force ahead of the 2027 General Election. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino speaks during a press briefing at Harambee House Annex in Nairobi on Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026. Photo: Video screengrab/Government Spokesperson. Speaking during a press briefing at Harambee House Annex in Nairobi on Monday, October 26, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong'o said reports circulating on social media were false and misrepresented the National Assembly's consideration of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024. Owino explained that lawmakers had deleted Clause 22 of the Bill, which proposed amendments to Section 39 of the Elections Act, leaving the existing legal provision intact. "The Government wishes to clari...

By Gedion Nzyoki - Nairobi, Kenya | October 26, 2026 — The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga and other political and civil society leaders, has warned of potential electoral manipulation in the August 2027 General Election, urging Parliament to urgently amend the Elections Act to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of election results. Speaking during a press briefing at Sarova Panafric Hotel on Monday, October 26, the coalition criticised the National Assembly for dropping proposed amendments to Section 39 of the Elections Act from legislation passed last week. The coalition argued that the move leaves critical questions surrounding the counting, tallying, transmission and declaration of election results unresolved, potentially undermining efforts to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and reviving longstanding disputes over the management of election results in Kenya. “Kenya is sleepwalking to a cat...

  By Gedion Nzyoki - Nairobi, Kenya | October 25, 2026 — Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich stole the spotlight at the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon after clinching the men’s and women’s 42km titles in a thrilling 23rd edition that attracted 30,700 runners from more than 100 nationalities. Winners of the men’s 42km race at the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (back row, from left) Mark Kibiwott, who finished third; winner Abraham Kiptum; and runner-up Amos Kipkemoi display their trophies and dummy prize cheques during the awards ceremony in Nairobi on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Presenting the awards (front row, from left) are World Athletics Vice President and Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei (Rtd), Standard Chartered CEO and Head of Coverage Birju Sangrajka, and Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Chairman David Mwindi. Photo: Standard Chartered Kenya Press Unit. The two athletes headlined a competitive race day along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, where elite a...

By Gedion Nzyoki - Nairobi, Kenya | October 23, 2026 — AA Kenya has honoured individuals, companies and institutions making significant contributions to road safety, with Group Managing Director Francis Theuri calling for stronger collaboration and practical measures to reduce road crashes and save lives. The Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026, held at the iconic Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Friday, October 23, brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society and the transport industry to recognise outstanding efforts to improve road safety across the country. Speaking during the ceremony, Theuri emphasised the need for sustained investment in road safety awareness, responsible road use and practical interventions to prevent crashes. He urged public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, noting that collective action was essential to making Kenyan roads safer for all users. Theuri also challenged organisations to move beyond road safe...