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Proposed law seeks to protect street hawkers from harassment and regulate trade
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 24, 2025

If passed into law, the Bill will help county governments manage street vendors and hawkers, who have long protested against harassment and other unfa...

Human Rights Watch official Otsieno Namwaya says police target him instead of rights abusers
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2025

Speaking exclusively to The Eastleigh Voice on Monday, Namwaya alleged he was facing harassment and intimidation because of his work.

Interpol shares key advice to tackle cyber threats
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Cyber awareness isn't just important, it's essential. Knowing how to protect yourself and others online is a skill, just like learning how to swim or...

Journalists injured while covering Gachagua's homecoming, equipment and vehicles destroyed by goons
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

The goons pelted stones towards Gachagua's motorcade as it made its way out of JKIA, allegedly in a bid to block its entry to the CBD.

Senior teacher accused of sexual misconduct fails to block 'Africa Uncensored' publication
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 05, 2025

The teacher moved to court in May seeking to block Africa Uncensored from broadcasting the investigative piece on alleged emotional manipulation and a...

Kenya tops East Africa in gender-based violence in sports with 69 per cent prevalence – report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The report shows a sharp increase in cases from 43 per cent in 2022 to 69 per cent, raising concerns over rising abuse targeting women athletes.

Communications Authority introduces new guidelines for child online protection
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 29, 2025

These new guidelines, which are part of CA's broader initiative to regulate Kenya's expanding digital landscape, aim to provide a safer online environ...

Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.

Government to probe alleged misconduct by embassy official in Saudi Arabia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

The New York Times exposé, published on April 4, exposed how some Kenyans working in the Gulf state were subjected to abuse, with embassy officials re...

DCI issues arrest warrant for blogger accused of cyber harassment, false information
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...

Kenya not legislatively fully ready to handle domestic violence, femicide – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

Women in Kenya continue to face significant risks to their safety and well-being, contributing to a growing crisis in the country, the World Bank repo...

Kindiki urges balanced criticism from media, pledges to protect journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Deputy President also assured the media that the government would respect judicial decisions.

Activist Morara Kebaso a free man as court dismisses cyber harassment charges
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 04, 2024

Onyina agreed with Morara's lawyers that the charge sheet containing the charges against the activist was defective, as it included mismatched informa...

Stakeholders seek to end sexual violence against women, children in Coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 20, 2024

The ODPP's Regional Coordinator Peter Kiprop said Kwale County has seen a particularly high number of defilement cases.

Passaris proposes law to punish people seeking sexual favours to offer essential services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

Currently, Kenyan laws do not specifically address sextortion as a distinct crime.

New report unveils rampant sexual harassment in Kenyan media sector
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 30, 2024

The findings reveal that sexual harassment in Kenyan newsrooms is widespread, ranging from unwelcome advances and requests for sexual favours to offen...

DCI forms special unit to probe online attacks on bloggers
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

The unit, formed due to an increase in cases, was also tasked with monitoring content that propagates online hate and incitement.

Nairobi Speaker Ng'ondi under fire for demanding handshake, hug from Muslim woman
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 16, 2024

A video of Ng'ondi's 2022 birthday party shows him insisting on a handshake and a hug from the Muslim woman. 

Diani Beach traders act to stop sexual exploitation of women
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 03, 2024

They have formed a team to protect women from sexual exploitation by people pretending to be swimming instructors.

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