Chris Kiptoo Stories

State agencies directed to pay Sh2.2 billion owed to Posta to avert shutdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Posta faces monthly payroll costs of Sh118 million and annual wage obligations of about Sh1.7 billion, against revenues of only Sh2.3 billion, leaving...

Kenya’s crackdown on activists spotlighted at AU rights summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

In recent months, activists have been prosecuted under severe provisions, including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012) and robbery with violence c...

University student charged over fake 2025 KCSE exam leak claims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu is accused of claiming to have access to genuine KCSE examination papers purportedly obtained from the Kenya National Exami...

Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 28, 2025

When composing a new Thread, users will now notice a small ghost icon beside the post button. Activating it turns the post into a Ghost Post, meaning...

East Africa Law Society warns of eroding rule of law as Kenyan activists, Tanzanian diplomat go missing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

EALS demanded immediate disclosure and accountability, urging Uganda to account for Oyoo and Njagi, Tanzania to provide a transparent account of Polep...

KNCHR threatens legal action amid outrage after social media trend ridicules Raila Odinga Junior
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

In recent days, following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, social media has been flooded with an insensitive online challenge mockin...

Kenya least vulnerable to fraud in East Africa but still among world’s riskiest - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

According to the report, released on Tuesday by global identity verification firm Sumsub and Statista, Kenya performed slightly better than its region...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

What you need to know about Tanzania's election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.

Legal storm brews over Kenya’s cyber law as petitioners cry foul on privacy and expression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that the new cybercrime law violates constitutional rights to privacy, free expression, and data protection, and was passed with...

Nairobi innovator turns mushrooms into affordable bricks for Kenya’s housing boom
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

As Nairobi battles a growing housing deficit, a local startup is turning mushroom roots and farm waste into durable, affordable panels—offering hope f...

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as President
DW News  |  Oct 20, 2025

With 97 per cent of ballots counted, Paz had won 54.5 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s run-off race, well ahead of right-wing former interim President...

Threads introduces group chat to boost communities for creators
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 17, 2025

Previously restricted to one-on-one chats, Threads users can now form groups, assign names, and share photos, videos, and GIFs within the app.

Claris Ogangah sworn in as new KNCHR chair, vows to defend rights of all Kenyans
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 13, 2025

Ogangah, in her acceptance speech, announced that she'll ensure that all Kenyans, especially the marginalised and voiceless, are protected and heard.

Government launches nationwide crackdown on rogue HR officers over payroll manipulation, illegal tax exemptions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The Ministry of Public Service has launched a nationwide operation to investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that anyone found guilty wi...

Somalia approves independent Human Rights Commission in historic milestone
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

Family Affairs and Human Rights Minister Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi praised Parliament for its decisive support, calling it a victory for both the S...

Opinion: Time for Africa's Christians to oppose Israel’s genocide, occupation
Frank Chikane  |  Oct 09, 2025

It is time for Africa’s churches and ministries to support the WCC's calls for justice and speak with one voice in opposing Israeli occupation, aparth...

Treasury PS Kiptoo summoned over audit queries after missing 16 parliamentary invitations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee said his repeated absences have hindered its oversight work on funds whose audit reports date as far back as the 2017/2018 financial yea...

Families seek help from KNCHR to trace Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

On Tuesday, the families, accompanied by activists, visited the KNCHR offices in Nairobi to file official statements regarding the disappearance.

Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan has ushered in a new era of authoritarianism: Here's how
The Conversation  |  Oct 07, 2025

The consequence is that Samia is running to be re-elected as the president of Tanzania, opposed only by minor candidates. This is a scenario without p...

President Samia Suluhu's critic Humphrey Polepole abducted, family says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Polepole resigned as Tanzania's ambassador to Cuba in July, citing concerns about the country's direction under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Revealed: How Kenyan detectives helped nab cocaine courier at London's Heathrow
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2025

The arrest followed months of coordinated surveillance and intelligence-sharing between Kenya’s multi-agency anti-narcotics teams and their UK counter...

Details of ex-UN official Claris Onganga who is taking over helm at human rights commission
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

Onganga worked full-time as a Human Rights Specialist. Before this, she served as a Human Rights Advisor at the United Nations from June 2011 to June...

Wajir leaders sound alarm on FGM crisis, call for cultural shift to protect girls
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

The KNCHR-led forum concluded with a resounding message that ending FGM and other harmful practices demands more than laws. It requires shifting minds...

Easy to make, flavourful lentil mushroom curry with rice
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

The dish hits all the right notes: savoury, spicy, creamy, and umami-rich. There is something primal and grounding about it; it is the kind of dish th...

Activist petitions IEBC to prove security of election systems amid spyware, AI threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The petitioner, Laban Omusundi, wants the commission to outline a comprehensive cybersecurity framework within 60 days to safeguard electoral technolo...

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...

KNCHR launches advisory on situation of human rights defenders in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 30, 2025

The advisory calls on the government to strengthen law enforcement, review protection mechanisms, and foster stronger partnerships with non-state acto...

Digital danger: how to stay safe online in 2025
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 27, 2025

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. Gone are the days of obvious phishing emails and poorly translated scam messages. Today, attackers use...

14 thrifting warning signs you must never ignore
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 25, 2025

Thrifting remains one of the best ways to save money, live sustainably, and express personal style. By spotting these 14 red flags, bargain hunters ca...

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