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Nine years of silence as court ruling on Ogiek rights is ignored
Kenya is once again under pressure to honour a landmark ruling by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which ordered reparations for the Ogiek community.
By 8 days ago
Nine years of silence as court ruling on Ogiek rights is ignored
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Ruto's push to protect Big Tech sparks constitutional showdown
The workers accuse the Senate of unconstitutional "legislative capture" alleging it fast-tracked the Bill without public participation after intensive lobbying by Big Tech.
By 8 days ago
Ruto's push to protect Big Tech sparks constitutional showdown
Governors protest Ruto's digital tendering plan, cite rollout chaos
Governors say rushed e-GP rollout disrupted county services, especially in health and agriculture, risking livelihoods and public trust.
By 14 days ago
Governors protest Ruto's digital tendering plan, cite rollout chaos
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Runway row puts training of future pilots in jeopardy
Veteran pilots involved in training Kenya’s next generation of aviators have raised alarm over a dispute that could cripple operations at Orly Airpark in Kajiado.
By 1 month ago
Runway row puts training of future pilots in jeopardy
Cover-ups in prisons deny inmates justice, rights groups warn
Human rights organisations have raised concerns over what they describe as a persistent culture of cover-ups in Kenya’s prisons.
By 1 month ago
Cover-ups in prisons deny inmates justice, rights groups warn
How state inaction on coroners law fuels impunity in police killings
A coroner, under the Act, is an independent professional tasked with investigating deaths caused by violence, misconduct, negligence, or foul play.
By 1 month ago
How state inaction on coroners law fuels impunity in police killings
State inaction on coroners law fuels impunity in police killings
The government’s continued refusal to implement the National Coroners Service Act, passed in 2017, is hindering investigations and prosecutions of police officers implicated in extrajudicial killings.
By 1 month ago
State inaction on coroners law fuels impunity in police killings
'Please forgive me': Munyakho appeals to victim's family after 14 years in Saudi prison
Munyakho was making reference to the family of Abdi Halim, his late Yemeni colleague who lost his life after an altercation.
By 1 month ago
'Please forgive me': Munyakho appeals to victim's family after 14 years in Saudi prison
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Betrayal: Government remains silent as its citizens are abducted, tortured in Tanzania
Cases of Kenyans being abducted, tortured and detained without due process in foreign countries are on the rise, yet President William Ruto’s administration has remained conspicuously silent.
By 1 month ago
Betrayal: Government remains silent as its citizens are abducted, tortured in Tanzania
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Stevo walks free and comes home, ending his mother's 15-year vigil
For nearly a decade and a half, Stevo was locked away in a foreign prison, facing a death sentence after a fatal workplace altercation.
By 1 month ago
Stevo walks free and comes home, ending his mother's 15-year vigil
NGOs push for implementation of PBO Act
The push to operationalise the long-stalled Public Benefits Organisations Act gathered momentum as the PBO Regulatory Authority (PBORA) concluded a public participation session.
By 1 month ago
NGOs push for implementation of PBO Act
Gender CS, Igad boss rally women, youth to drive peace efforts
As conflicts instigated by war, climate crises and political instability rock the Horn of Africa, leaders have called for engagement of women and the youth in peace building.
By 1 month ago
Gender CS, Igad boss rally women, youth to drive peace efforts
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Free at last: A mother's 14-year fight brings son home from Saudi prison
Munyakho now awaits his return home once his travel arrangements are completed.
By 1 month ago
Free at last: A mother's 14-year fight brings son home from Saudi prison
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Security bosses nowhere to be seen as Masinde goes in the dock alone
The DPP has changed the charge against the officer who shot a hawker. Masinde wept as the new charges were read out as his co-accused was set free
By 2 months ago
Security bosses nowhere to be seen as Masinde goes in the dock alone
Former KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua to return Sh27 million from irregular salary increase
Mutua was surcharged the amount after the KFCB board increased his salary from Sh348,840 to Sh1,115,850
By 2 months ago
Former KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua to return Sh27 million from irregular salary increase
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Mothers rising up against police brutality attacked by state-linked goons
What was meant to be a peaceful assembly of Kenyan mothers demanding justice for victims of police brutality descended into terror and chaos when armed goons on Sunday stormed KHRC offices.
By 2 months ago
Mothers rising up against police brutality attacked by state-linked goons
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Blood money: Kenya's deadly dance of death, compensation
The state plays both killer and comforter; silencing people with bullets, then rushing to their families with goodies.
By 2 months ago
Blood money: Kenya's deadly dance of death, compensation
Grief as Boniface Kariuki dies from gunshot injuries after 12 days in ICU
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the 22-year-old mask vendor who was shot at point-blank range by a police officer during recent anti-police brutality protests, has died.
By 2 months ago
Grief as Boniface Kariuki dies from gunshot injuries after 12 days in ICU
Masks seller shot by police during protests is brain dead, doctors says
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the 22-year-old mask vendor who was shot at point-blank range by a police officer during recent anti-police brutality protests, has been confirmed brain dead.
By 2 months ago
Masks seller shot by police during protests is brain dead, doctors says
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Barricades, bullets, media blackout signal Kenya's descent into repression
In a show of brute force and fear-driven control, the State responded to youth-led protests with tactics that critics say mirror the behaviour of authoritarian regimes
By 2 months ago
Barricades, bullets, media blackout signal Kenya's descent into repression
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How police maimed and killed Gen Z protesters
Whereas the number of those who died has not been confirmed, estimates put it at more than 60.The protests began with a call for the government to stop overtaxing citizens.
By 2 months ago
How police maimed and killed Gen Z protesters
Wounded and forgotten: Hidden pain victims of police cruelty go through
Daniel Ndirangu was at the right place; his town, his job, his routine. But June 25, 2024, turned out to be the wrong day.
By 2 months ago
Wounded and forgotten: Hidden pain victims of police cruelty go through
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Police shooting, state-sanctioned gang violence sparks outrage
International community, lawyers and Catholic Church warn State over police brutality. IG Kanja asked to reveal identity of officer filmed shooting harmless hawker.
By 2 months ago
Police shooting, state-sanctioned gang violence sparks outrage
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How police have turned cells into death traps for leaders' 'enemies'
When leaders want to settle scores with perceived enemies they have them violated in cells.Some have been sodomised and others bludgeoned to death and claims of suicide emerged.
By 2 months ago
How police have turned cells into death traps for leaders' 'enemies'
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Meeting state force with care: How medics, lawyers and counsellors sprang to action
While state agents responded with brutality, ordinary Kenyans formed an impromptu but powerful support system.
By 2 months ago
Meeting state force with care: How medics, lawyers and counsellors sprang to action
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How 'Standard' covered the Ojwang' murder
Our in-depth reporting raised questions about a possible brutal murder, and we followed the story to ensure accountability.
By 2 months ago
How 'Standard' covered the Ojwang' murder
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Ojwang final hours: Hospital CCTV footage exposes gaps in police story
Emerging details show inconsistencies between police chiefs, backdated OB entries and delayed medical attention
By 3 months ago
Ojwang final hours: Hospital CCTV footage exposes gaps in police story
State unveils new rules to boost civil society checks
Crucially, they also open the door for possible funding of the organisations by the government as international donations continue to dwindle.
By 3 months ago
State unveils new rules to boost civil society checks
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Pressure mounts on Aldai MP to withdraw new ICT Bill
Critics, including digital rights activists, warn that passing the bill without clearer wording could lead to harmful laws, even if the original goal was good.
By 3 months ago
Pressure mounts on Aldai MP to withdraw new ICT Bill
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Sliding into anarchy: MP Koimburi tortured, left for dead
Juja MP George Koimburi was abducted at Full Gospel Church in Mugutha, Kiambu County, where he had attended a church service.
By 3 months ago
Sliding into anarchy: MP Koimburi tortured, left for dead
ICT experts, activists warn new Bill to stalk Kenyans
A proposed law disguised as a consumer protection initiative is raising alarm among digital rights experts and human rights defenders who warn it could usher in State surveillance regime.
By 3 months ago
ICT experts, activists warn new Bill to stalk Kenyans
Report: Women left behind in climate conflicts in Baringo
Women continue to bear the brunt of climate-induced conflicts in indigenous communities in Baringo County.
By 3 months ago
Report: Women left behind in climate conflicts in Baringo
Toothless: NCIC on the spot for failing to check hate speech
On Thursday, the commission cancelled for the third time the release of the State of Cohesion report. Failure to secure convictions has reinforced perception that it is falling short of expectations.
By 3 months ago
Toothless: NCIC on the spot for failing to check hate speech
Court bars government, Telcos from unlawful internet shutdowns
The High Court of Kenya in Milimani has issued conservatory orders against any unlawful shutdown of internet and electronic communication services.
By 4 months ago
Court bars government, Telcos from unlawful internet shutdowns
Garissa family demands justice after kin abducted by armed men on highway
The family claimed that the abduction was a well-coordinated scheme by security agencies.
By 4 months ago
Garissa family demands justice after kin abducted by armed men on highway
UN flags rising cases of child abuse in Kenya, urges government action
Kenya is facing renewed pressure from the international community to urgently address the rising cases of child abuse, exploitation, and gender-based violence.
By 4 months ago
UN flags rising cases of child abuse in Kenya, urges government action
Attorney General defends Kenya's human rights record
Kenya has come under renewed international pressure to address a wide range of human rights violations as the United Nations Human Rights Council issues recommendations.
By 4 months ago
Attorney General defends Kenya's human rights record
Government orders shutdown of 23 TV stations over betting ads violation
This action comes weeks after the BCLB shut down several unlicensed betting sites in a continued crackdown aimed at curbing illegal gambling activities.
By 4 months ago
Government orders shutdown of 23 TV stations over betting ads violation
Conclave begins as world waits for new pontiff
133 cardinals must reach two-thirds majority to elect Pope. Faithful await leader to guide Church through global challenges.
By 4 months ago
Conclave begins as world waits for new pontiff
Church at crossroads as cardinals to select tradition or change
The next pope will define not just the future of the church but its very identity. The election of a new pope is expected to take about five days.
By 4 months ago
Church at crossroads as cardinals to select tradition or change
NuPEA identifies eight potential nuclear plant sites in Siaya
Health & Science
By Isaiah Gwengi
58 mins ago
Water Sector workers form first union
Rift Valley
By Yvonne Chepkwony
1 hr ago