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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Stories

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and...

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured perso...

Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.

CS Kindiki declares climate change a national security threat
Charity Kilei  |  May 10, 2024

The CS stressed the government's commitment to working with everyone to ensure the country has enough tree cover to protect the environment.

Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.

CS Kindiki gazettes committee to develop policies for correctional services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

The committee comprises a diverse array of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, with Christine Obondi as chairperson and Angus Masoro as his...

Kindiki directs people living in government forest land to vacate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

The CS elaborated that the government will reclaim all its forest reserves as it aims to increase the sizes, hence why people living in government for...

Immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2024

Kindiki had told the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services to make sure that 49,500 passports that hadn't been picked up yet are deliv...

Curfew imposed in Turkana, other disturbed areas to remain in force until further notice – Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana,...

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.

Kindiki issues immediate vacation orders for Ruiru village in Kiambu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

More water is building up around the Kijabe railway, increasing chances of a catatrophe bigger than witnessed in Maaì Mahiù, CS says.

Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Hanifa Adan  |  May 06, 2024

Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.

Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 04, 2024

The governor noted that preserving the bodies was a burden to the already overwhelmed county of Kilifi and a nuisance to the visitors of the hospital.

Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 04, 2024

The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so u...

List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 04, 2024

The list of the camps has been publicly displayed at the offices of the Assistant Chiefs, Chiefs, Assistant County Commissioners, Deputy County Commis...

Kindiki orders demolitions of properties along riparian land in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

The state has also given those residing on the riparian land 24 hours to vacate failure to which they will be evacuated forcefully on Saturday.

Government to begin mandatory evacuation in high risk areas on Saturday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

Kindiki noted that mandatory evacuation orders would be implemented between 6.30 am and 6 pm.

Immigration department resumes normal passport operations after system downtime
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki addressed the technical failure on Tuesday, mentioning that engineers had been swiftly deployed to rectify...

CS Kindiki orders clearance of 49,500 passports within 14 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

Out of the 49,500 passports, Nairobi leads with 27,000 uncollected passports followed by Embu at 4,500 and Nakuru with 4,200.