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A total of 55 incidents of enforced disappearances occurred between January and December 2024.
Kenya's economy grew much slower than anticipated in 2024, recording a GDP growth rate of 4.7 per cent against the projected 5.7 per cent.
Local human rights organisations submitted that, despite the largely peaceful nature of the protests, there were credible allegations of excessive and...
The renewed demands follow the release of a BBC documentary, which identifies individuals allegedly involved in the deaths of three unarmed protesters...
The CS said the law provided that in the event that KDF is deployed to restore peace in areas affected by unrest, under article 241, the chief of the...
He explained that the government’s decision to call in the military to quell the protests was a grave mistake that could have resulted in soldiers ass...
According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.
While the Finance Bill may have served as the immediate trigger, the protests were, in reality, a response to a much deeper frustration with Kenya’s g...
The association acknowledged the apology later issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the incident but took issue with assertions by...
Amnesty International Kenya and Human Rights Watch found that between March and July 2023, police used excessive and unnecessary force against protest...
The grim statistics were further exacerbated by the shocking discovery of 448 bodies in Shakahola, a stark violation of the right to life.
KNHCR Vice-Chair Marion Mutugi stated that “post-mortem reports indicate that most of the deceased were shot using live bullets during the protests, w...
Duale alleged that the regime change coincided with intense protests by Gen Z youth, who stormed Parliament and caused significant damage.
Perceived government waste and corruption were a core driver of mass demonstrations in June.
Kenyan authorities are looking for fresh revenue-raising measures after rescinding the 2024 tax increases.
They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former N...
The IMF requires regular reviews of reforms — in Kenya's case every six months — before it releases tranches of funding.
IPOA's latest report reveals that the military presence was not just unlawful but a deliberate effort to suppress dissent and create a militarized sta...
The Bill has provisions granting extensive powers to law enforcement authorities to curb protests deemed disruptive to public order.
Victims of the reckless shootings and their families are now facing hard times as their lives have permanently changed
Sheikh Abdilahi, a prominent figure from the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), also weighed in, advocating for a comprehensive dialogue...
According to supplementary estimates before Parliament, the President has taken the lead, ceding Sh1.8 billion that was allocated to his office in the...
While protests were witnessed in various towns across the country, northern Kenya seems to have been left out of the history-making moment of a revolu...
The discovery of the bodies emerges at a time when cases of abduction and disappearances are being recorded following the countrywide protests against...
Last Friday, Ruto addressed the nation whereby he announced government reforms aimed at streamlining his administration following an uproar from Kenya...
The AG dismissed the claims, asserting he had been misquoted as he upholds the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
Today's youth in Kenya are using cultural events and gatherings as catalysts for political transformation. Their participation isn't just symbolic; it...
The controversy stemmed from an undated video, now widely circulated, in which Farah appears to issue inflammatory remarks about the young anti-govern...
