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Human rights experts slam Kenya's silence on femicide, term it state betrayal
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 15, 2025

High-profile tragedies such as the brutal murder of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop and the targeted killing of non-binary activist Sheila Lumumba are embl...

Katwa Kigen quits race for IEBC commissioner job, citing suitability concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

His withdrawal comes amid concerns raised from various quarters about the independence and fairness of the electoral body if a close associate of the...

Court extends freeze on Sh4 million linked to KNH CEO amid corruption probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The funds were deposited into the account of Jacqueline Kavete Mbuli, who has since disowned the money, stating that she has no knowledge of its sourc...

International Justice Mission to appeal acquittal of officers accused of torturing Migori suspect
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 05, 2025

The conduct of the officers – assaulting Amayo, denying him medical care, and barring access to his wife – also contravened the Fifth Schedule of the...

KNCHR demands swift justice for murdered refugee teen girl in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a voice recording to her mother, Gaala described the abuse she was enduring for rejecting a forced marriage to a 55-year-old man.

17-year-old Gaala Aden’s last plea for help before her gruesome death in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The 17-year-old girl's only crime was refusing to marry a 55-year-old man.

Ex-Nyandarua Governor found guilty of illegally awarding Sh50 million contracts during tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The charges included wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and engaging in a project without prior planning.

Corruption cases to be resolved in six months under new plan, says AG Dorcas Oduor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative...

Growing concerns on Kenya's preparedness amid pandemic fears
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 27, 2025

Years of mismanagement, corruption, and financial instability have left the healthcare system fragile hospitals remain underfunded, patients struggle...

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Judiciary grapples with 48% funding shortfall as it clears over 50,000 small claims cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

According to Spokesperson Paul Ndemo, the Judiciary is currently grappling with a 48 per cent funding shortfall, which affects key areas such as court...

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

Fresh report on femicide in Kenya paints a dark future if no action is taken
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 27, 2025

The report comes just a fortnight after President William Ruto appointed a 42-member task force to address the alarming rise in femicide cases in the...

Mpox vaccine not mandatory but a priority for high-risk groups, says Health ministry
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 23, 2025

The vaccination programme will be rolled out in three phases, informed by epidemiological data and the risk levels of specific groups.

MoH teams up with long distance truck drivers to fight Mpox, Marburg viruses
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 24, 2025

Testing at the national referral laboratory, which has processed 386 samples from various counties, revealed 36 positive cases.

Kenya records two more cases of Mpox as state steps up response measures
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The outbreak has spread across 12 counties, prompting the government to ramp up efforts to control its spread through enhanced surveillance and robust...

Ruto sets up working group to combat gender-based violence, femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Former Deputy Chief Justice Dr Nancy Baraza has been appointed as the Chairperson of the working group also comprised of notable figures amongst them...

Kenya grapples with alarming surge in GBV, femicide after 100 women murdered in four months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

A total of 7,107 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) were reported since September 2023.

Kenya's Mpox cases rise to 28 after five new confirmations
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

The newly reported cases include three from Nakuru County and two from Mombasa County.

Programme to curb public sector fund mismanagement launched in Nairobi amid rising graft
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

The capacity-building initiative seeks to address the persistent challenges by developing the leadership and governance capacities of top state offici...

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