UN special rapporteur Stories

Pressure mounts on Kenya to permit visit by UN special rapporteur
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kenya’s refusal to allow the UN special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association to conduct a visit has become a point...

Kenya records five-year peak in electricity demand amid shift to renewable energy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

Large-scale industrial and commercial consumers benefited from the Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff, saving roughly Sh1.438 billion by shifting 180.3 GWh of e...

EPRA shuts 12 filling stations for selling adulterated and export-bound fuel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The affected outlets include Riva Petroleum Bahati Service Station in Nakuru, Kambero Filling Station in Kisumu, King Size Filling Station in Machakos...

When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for
The Conversation  |  Sep 24, 2025

The IMF provides the financing on an unsecured basis. It tries to ensure that it will be repaid by making the financing subject to policy conditions,...

Amnesty International demands release of 36 opposition supporters jailed in Cameroon
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a statement on Monday, Amnesty condemned the ongoing detention of members of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), who were among a l...

EU to target Israel, Russia with new sanctions over Gaza and Ukraine crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

Ursula von der Leyen described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as catastrophic and outlined a package of measures that would target extremist Israeli...

Motorists demand disbandment of EPRA over unfair fuel pricing, say Kenyans are being exploited
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The association said the monthly price revisions have become a “circus” designed to keep the public anxious and condition Kenyans to accept unpredicta...

Guardians of time: Conservators breathing life into Egypt's millenia-old treasures
XINHUA  |  Sep 14, 2025

In the NMEC's Stone Conservation Lab, they tackle statues weighing over 120 kilogrammes, employing an overhead winch to lift and reassemble colossal f...

Faith Kipyegon’s 1500m world record in Eugene officially ratified
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

Faith Kipyegon stopped the clock at 3:48.68, trimming 0.36 seconds off her own record of 3:49.04 set in Paris on July 7, 2024.

Auditor General flags governance, financial lapses at Kenya Petroleum Refineries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The findings, covering the period up to June 30, show multiple breaches of public service regulations and highlight serious risks to the refinery’s fi...

Oparanya: Hustler Fund loan defaulters to be locked out of bank, SACCO loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

The CS said the initiative was intended to provide affordable loans to the informal sector, which he described as “the backbone of Kenya’s economy.”

EU bans chemical used in gel nail polish over reproductive health risks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The decision has sent ripples through the beauty industry, where gel nail polishes are prized for their durability, glossy finish, and faster drying t...

The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

CS Chirchir defends Sh175 billion infrastructure bond, assures it won’t raise public debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir explained that the State Department for Roads allocated Sh7 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) in February 2025 to a...

European Commission fines Google in ad-tech antitrust case
DW News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemn...

SMEs warn soaring prices of raw materials, costly licences threaten survival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

Entrepreneurs are now urging the government to step in by reducing licensing fees and easing the cost of raw materials, which they believe would help...

Kenya to require foreign oil firms to partner locally under new EPRA regulations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has outlined several proposed rules aimed at boosting local participation, tightening cost oversight, an...

Kenya hit hard as therapeutic food supplies dwindle
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Children in northern Kenya, particularly in Turkana County, are increasingly vulnerable to escalating malnutrition and food insecurity because of repe...

Union seeks court orders to halt privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 28, 2025

It argued that the lack of transparency has raised fears over the future of thousands of workers, since there is no clear assurance that jobs will be...

Mombasa youth leaders demand talks with county on jobs, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

In a letter to the chief officer of the Department of Youth, Gender and Sports, the group requested a meeting to discuss issues including employment,...

France returns skulls of Malagasy King Toera and Sakalava ancestors after 128 years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

The restitution was formalised on Tuesday at the French Ministry of Culture, where officials confirmed the remains included those of King Toera, execu...

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?
DW News  |  Aug 27, 2025

Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The p...

Kenya eyes TDB loan to clear Sh51.6 billion debt due September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is seeking a cheaper facility to replace the existing loan and extend repayment terms.

250,000 Ethiopians migrate every year: What drives them and what needs to change
The Conversation  |  Aug 24, 2025

Ethiopia imposed a temporary ban on labour migration to the Gulf countries from late 2013 to early 2018 over reported abuses and deaths.

African migration: Five trends and what’s driving them
The Conversation  |  Aug 21, 2025

Many Western countries have developed new policies that directly or indirectly restrict the opportunities available for migration from Africa.

Expert tips: How to remove common clothing, upholstery and carpet stains at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 02, 2025

For general upholstery, mix one tablespoon of dish soap with two cups of cold water and dab it onto the stain with a clean cloth, working from the out...

Expired makeup risks: Experts warn of skin infections, eye damage and vision loss
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 12, 2025

While expired makeup may seem harmless, dermatologists and ophthalmologists are warning that using old cosmetics can cause serious skin and eye proble...

How to layer beauty products - and why skincare needs more than 10 minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

Apply sunscreen generously as the final step in your morning routine and wait at least five minutes before applying makeup.

58 ex-EU ambassadors accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, warn bloc risks complicity in war crimes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

While reaffirming their condemnation of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the ambassadors said the scale and persistence of Israel's response...

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