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The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...
Passaris commended the NCCK for its “bold stance in defending civil liberties,” while urging religious institutions to take a more active role in nurt...
According to Information, Communication and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, the proposal was developed with input from key media sta...
Ssemujju's announcement was met by celebration from PFP members in attendance, though he did not explain how Besigye would make the address given his...
Young people, mostly from Gen Z (born in the late 1990s to early 2010s), have grown increasingly alienated from the government as confrontations escal...
The EFF expressed "full solidarity with the youth of Kenya," who returned to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 pro...
Several media stations, including NTV, KTN, and Citizen TV, confirmed that their signals were disrupted or their transmission infrastructure tampered...
This is not the first time the Communications Authority has threatened broadcasters. A similar warning was issued in 2024 during the anti-Finance Bill...
The authority referenced Article 33(2) and Article 34(1) of the Constitution, as well as Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,...
Odinga reaffirmed that ODM is committed to championing the rights of all citizens, including access to food, shelter, education, healthcare, property,...
The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
The judgment has been hailed as a “timely and significant win” for the rights to association, privacy, and fair administrative action.
In a letter dated June 17, the UK Home Office informed Julius Malema that his public support for Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel was a key...
Njeri's detention has triggered a storm of online outrage and drawn support from rights defenders who accuse the government of targeting civic tech in...
Reports indicate that they were held without formal charges and threatened by the security agents into deleting all recorded footage they had gathered...
Maraga said Mwangi has been detained without access to a lawyer, the courts or Kenyan consular officials, which goes against international human right...
The ranking places Ethiopia alongside Uganda (143rd) and Rwanda (146th) as East African countries experiencing a “worrying decline” in press freedom.
He noted that protecting these freedoms is essential for Africa’s democratic growth. "Our niche as the AU is to ensure that the fundamental freedoms a...
The ambassador reminded the public that journalists act as an important bridge between the people and their leaders and that their ability to operate...
Meanwhile, tech companies have a crucial role. In this regard, Turk announced that his Office and UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO are offeri...
President Ruto's administration has not only failed to uphold press freedom but has also failed to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect...
The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...
After a series of intense knockout rounds, Mombasa Phoenix emerged as champions, edging out the formidable Muslim Brothers in a closely fought final.
The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international pr...
Rights groups say President Kais Saied has had full control over the judiciary since he dissolved parliament in 2021 and began ruling by decree.
The play titled Echoes of War, written by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has caused considerable controversy, with government authorities at...
Their case was initially dismissed by the High Court in 2017, with the judge ruling that there was insufficient evidence to prove pain and suffering.
Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...
Over the years I have watched my overseas colleagues risk their livelihoods and sometimes even their lives to expose injustices and hold their countri...
