Haki Yetu Stories

Kenya Kwanza under fire: Civil groups decry killings, graft and constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

They criticised Parliament for passing punitive laws, such as the Affordable Housing Levy and retrogressive Finance Bills, and warned that efforts to...

Rights groups slam new ID rules, say they discriminate against Muslims and minorities
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2025

By taking tangible action, the groups say, the government can ensure that all Kenyans enjoy equal access to citizenship documents, regardless of their...

Students at risk as 85 per cent of schools lack insurance - AKI report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the study, many schools also lack basic safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, emergency exits, perimeter walls, and updated record...

Kenya’s property market outpaces global giants in investment gains - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 10, 2025

In the 12 months leading up to June 2025, property prices in the country rose by 7.8 per cent, the highest annual increase among all the analysed mark...

Kenya’s banking sector at a crossroads: Economist analyses new capital rules and licensing shift
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

KCB Group – a publicly owned bank that is also the country’s largest – as well as privately owned Equity Bank, have established foreign subsidiaries o...

Sidi Ould Tah takes helm at AfDB, unveils 100-day reform plan
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 03, 2025

Ould Tah becomes the ninth president of the regional lender that plays a vital role in financing development projects across the continent.

Mauritania's Sidi Ould Tah takes office as new AfDB President
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 02, 2025

He outlined four priorities for his first 100 days: listening intently, fast-tracking reforms, deepening partnerships, and accelerating practical solu...

Former Somalia police chief Zakia Hussen appointed AU senior policing adviser
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2025

The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of...

Audit reveals 80 hospitals, including KUTRRH and Mama Lucy, lack title deeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The audit further shows that 36 other hospitals had various idle assets, including medical equipment, motor vehicles and unserviceable property that w...

From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success
UN News  |  Aug 16, 2025

A key factor in Eman and Noora’s successful journey was the support of Kaaf Humanitarian, which provided them with financial backing, packaging materi...

Police probes spike in fatal crashes on Kenyan roads as over 50 dead in three days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

Police noted that most crashes are preventable if road users avoid risky behaviours such as speeding, reckless overtaking, drink-driving, overloading,...

CBK targets rogue lenders with new draft regulations, seeks public feedback
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The proposed rules address key areas such as transparency in loan agreements, responsible use of customer data, effective complaint resolution, and fa...

Janet Waiyaki case: Two police officers found guilty of causing grievous harm to driver
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi ruled that two superior courts having concluded that what transpired on the fateful day was manslaughter; ther...

Court of Appeal upholds Sh10 million compensation to widow of Pakistani journalist killed in Kenya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 01, 2025

The Kajiado High Court found that Kenyan authorities had acted unlawfully and violated Arshad’s right to life, and awarded compensation to his widow,...

Demand for standalone homes drives fastest property price growth in 18 months
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 25, 2025

On a year-on-year basis, prices increased by 7.8 per cent, compared to 4.9 per cent in the 12 months to March 2025.

KeNHA schedules four-month closure on part of Thika–Garissa road for bridge rehabilitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

KeNHA announced that the affected section of the road will be partially closed from Saturday, July 26, to Saturday, November 8, 2025, to allow for mai...

Cooking perfect pasta: Chef Saib Mohammed reveals secrets to spaghetti mastery
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Pasta needs room to move, let alone swim in the sufuria. If you do not put enough water. The spaghetti will clump up and cause sticking and uneven coo...

Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The report details that among the victims were 27 males, three females, and 13 unidentified individuals—figures that human rights groups say point to...

Senate proposes law to allow public recall of nominated MCAs in push for equal accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee wants the law to define valid grounds for recall, set out a clear procedure, and designate the institut...

Activists blast Ruto, Murkomen over use of live bullets in protests, call for police accountability
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

The groups expressed outrage over threats to deploy live ammunition against civilians during protests and called for swift action against police offic...

Kenya faces crisis as unrest escalates and unimplemented reforms haunt calls for dialogue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

This week, the wave of violence took a tribal turn when some leaders claimed that the violence is domiciled in Central Kenya, where alleged hired thug...

DIG Gilbert Masengeli insists Nairobi CBD accessible despite police barricades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli insisted that no one was being turned away, despite widespread disruption and restricted vehicula...

Oil tanker overturns on Southern Bypass, section temporarily closed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KeNHA said the closure was necessary to allow emergency crews to respond to the accident and clear the resulting oil spillage from the road.

Nairobi Expressway, Waiyaki Way among major roads to close from Saturday for city marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2025

With over 15,000 runners expected to participate, traffic disruptions will begin at 10 pm on Saturday, July 5, and continue until 2 pm on Sunday.

Google Search to let users personalise 'Top Stories' with preferred news sources
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 28, 2025

The tech giant says the move is part of its broader effort to give users greater control over the content they consume, while still maintaining divers...

KeNHA closes sections of Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road for roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

The affected area lies at the intersection of Waiyaki Way (A8), the Southern Bypass, and the Western Bypass. The closure is intended to enable reconst...

Moses Kuria says he foresees unopposed 2027 presidential bid, citing national unity push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kuria said presidential hopefuls will ultimately rally behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 election, much like the broad coalition that endors...

New report warns of new global nuclear arms race as nations expand arsenals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

As of January 2025, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel collectively held an estima...

Wave of elder killings in Coast counties sparks alarm on abuse awareness day
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Haki Yetu Organisation has revealed that at least 89 older people were murdered in Kilifi and Kwale counties between 2023 and 2025, with many of t...

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