A Nairobi court has reduced the bond terms for two national rugby team players, Lawrence Frank Wanyama and Alex Mahaga Olaba, who are facing a gang rape charge. The bond was lowered to a Sh500,000 bond with surety or a Sh100,000 cash bail, down from the initial Sh1 million bond and Sh500,000 cash bail. Their lawyer, Wafula Simiyu, argued for leniency due to their financial situation as jobless university students who rely on appearance allowances. The players denied the charges and the trial is set for May 16, with the prosecution having seven witnesses.

The article discusses the failure of the Kenyan military and police to act on intelligence reports from as early as 2012 about Al-Shabaab setting up a base in Boni Forest, Lamu County. This inaction has been linked to numerous deaths from subsequent attacks by the group. Al-Shabaab's presence in the forest was part of a strategy to retaliate against Kenyan soldiers' deployment in Somalia. The group established training bases and carried out attacks in various towns to distract security agencies. Despite intelligence reports from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), there was a lack of effective response. The article also touches on the local support network for Al-Shabaab, the impact on local communities, and the political implications of the attacks, including the wrongful arrest of Lamu Governor Issa Timamy. President Uhuru Kenyatta's changing stance on the identity of the attackers is also mentioned, as well as the frustration of Lamu residents with the ongoing threat in the forest.

Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi was arrested at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi by plainclothes police from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation. He was taken to Nairobi area DCI headquarters for questioning regarding an online post alleging bribery by senior Jubilee administration officers. Nyakundi faces multiple charges across various courts, including derogatory remarks against public figures and hate speech. He has previously been charged with defamation against Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore and sued by Vimal Shah and Bidco Africa Limited.

A Nairobi court granted James Matele, a retired CFO from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation, the right to bury his estranged wife, Beatrice Nyongesa, according to his community's traditions. Despite their separation, Senior Resident Magistrate Agnes Makau ruled that their marriage was not legally dissolved, as evidenced by dowry exchanges and cohabitation. Nyongesa, a senior lecturer at Kitale National Polytechnic, passed away on March 15 at Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The ruling was against the wishes of Nyongesa's brother, Sylvester Wabusya, who argued that the marriage had ended upon separation.

Prof Laila Abubakar has been confirmed as the vice chancellor of the Technical University of Mombasa after serving in an acting capacity and achieving several milestones, including the accreditation of Engineering Programmes and the establishment of a School of Medicine. Her appointment follows a period of uncertainty after interviews in mid-February, where she emerged as the top candidate among five, including the only woman.

Waziri Benson Masubo, accused of defrauding MPs using Murang’a woman representative Sabina Chege’s name, will learn if he can be released on bond. He faces charges of fraud and impersonating a public officer. The prosecution alleges he attempted to defraud former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo and others, including National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi and Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa. Masubo, who was arrested in Tanzania, is deemed fit for trial by a mental assessment report from Mathare National Teaching and Referral hospital. His lawyer, Job Ngeresa, is defending him while Chief inspector John Kipruto is the investigating officer.

The Mandera county government has allocated Sh41 million to pay for the education of 5,689 students in higher learning institutions and secondary schools. Governor Ali Roba announced the initiative, which includes funding for 1,308 college and university students and 4,154 secondary school students. Additionally, 121 students at Mandera Teachers College and 106 at Mandera Technical College will benefit. The county is also partnering with KMTC to establish a local branch to address the shortage of medical professionals due to security concerns.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) is investigating the conduct of police officers involved in the detention and deportation of lawyer Miguna Miguna at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The investigation also covers the actions of General Service Unit (GSU) officers who assaulted journalists and lawyers at the airport. Ipoa spokesman Denis Oketch stated that formal complaints, eyewitness testimonies, and video footage are needed to proceed with the investigations. The commission plans to use the findings to draft new policy guidelines on police operations.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has petitioned the Supreme Court to rule that the High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear Martha Karua's challenge to her election victory after the six-month constitutional deadline for resolving election cases. Waiguru's lawyer, Paul Nyamodi, argued that extending the period would be unconstitutional. The appellate court had previously ordered a fresh hearing, which Waiguru contends puts the High Court in a difficult position. Martha Karua and her lawyer, Gitobu Imanyara, opposed the application, arguing that her case was not fully heard due to being struck out on a technicality and that denying a fresh hearing would be unjust. The Supreme Court is expected to set a date for their ruling.

Interviews for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya begin on Thursday, with 10 candidates vying to succeed Keriako Tobiko, now the Environment Cabinet Secretary. The selection panel, appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta, will conduct interviews over two days. Concerns were raised by the public regarding the lack of clear addresses for submitting objections to the shortlisted candidates, as announced by panel chairperson Dr. Elizabeth Muli.

Deputy President William Ruto announced a government plan to address deforestation in Kenya, which has led to the loss of over 500,000 acres of forests and water rationing. The plan may involve sacrifices such as eviction of illegal settlers and asking industries to find alternative sources of wood. The government aims to achieve a 10% forest cover before 2030. Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko emphasized the urgency of the task force's mission, which is to deliver a preliminary report in 14 days and a final report in 30 days. Task force chairperson Marion Kamau mentioned that public and stakeholder views will be considered in the recommendations.

The High Court ruled that the President of Kenya cannot face criminal or civil proceedings for actions taken during their tenure, leading to the removal of President Uhuru Kenyatta's name from a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah. The case challenges Kenyatta's appointments of chief administrative secretaries and principal secretaries. Justice Chacha Mwita agreed with the Attorney-General's argument for presidential immunity, and the National Assembly's lawyer Mbarak Awadh Ahmed supported this position. The final judgment will include the reasons for the decision.