2007/2008 post-election violence Stories

Senators order urgent resettlement of Laikipia IDPs living in camps for 18 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

The Senate Committee on Lands decried that residents have been displaced since the 2007/2008 post-election violence and continue to live in makeshift...

NCIC vows action against Gachagua over 2007/2008 post-election violence remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

NCIC termed as Gachagua's remarks as reckless and inciteful remarks, after he referred to the 2007/2008 post-election violence as a “Christmas party”.

Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...

Kenya has a bold new disability law: now to make it work
The Conversation  |  May 17, 2025

The new law expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments. This ensures more individuals are recognised and protect...

Interior PS Raymond Omollo summoned over Sh6.5 billion IDP compensation delay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The victims had sued the Interior Ministry and the Attorney General, seeking compensation after years of waiting in vain.

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...

Court delay in appeal case deepens pain for 2007–08 sexual violence survivors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The survivors have endured long legal processes in their pursuit of justice.

Court delay deepens pain for 2007-08 post-poll GBV survivors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

While the appeal was expected to provide clarity and hope, the postponement has instead caused new pain.

Kirsty Coventry and whiteness in Zimbabwe: How sport can rewrite the political rules
The Conversation  |  Apr 06, 2025

Coventry shows how sport can temporarily transcend racial divides and how politics reframes those divides. Her whiteness was palatable only because it...

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