2017 post-election violence Stories

Suspects' bail ruling in Baby Pendo murder case pushed to June 10
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 04, 2025

Justice Margaret Muigai said the postponement will give time for all parties to receive key pre-bail and witness protection assessment reports.

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...

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.

Four police officers charged with murder of Baby Pendo, 39 others in 2017 post-poll chaos
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

This case marks the first time that police officers have been charged under the International Crimes Act, a significant step in the pursuit of justice...

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.

Election violence fears intensify ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 07, 2025

MPs have called for the abolition of the NCIC, accusing it of failing to curb the spread of hate speech in the country.

Mozambique's post-election unrest to hit economic growth, says IMF official
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in northern Mozambique over the weekend killing at least 34 people, has also dampened growth prospects.

Trial of 12 police commanders in Kisumu post-election violence delayed again
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspects will be bearing consequences for failing to exercise command responsibility to prevent their juniors from committing atrocities on civili...

Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll
Reuters  |  May 26, 2024

One person was killed and at least 25 injured in violent protests that erupted after the election body declared Azali Assoumani re-elected to another...

Tragedy as woman who lost sons in poll violence dies in Mathare floods
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Two of her grandchildren are still missing after the Tuesday's heavy downpour.

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