Humphrey Polepole Stories

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...

National Assembly clears Claris Awuor Ogangah to head KNCHR
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Claris Awuor Ogangah previously served as Deputy Country Representative and Human Rights Specialist at the United Nations Office of the High Commissio...

Families of 21 boys killed in Hillside dorm fire sue state and school for negligence, cite violation of right to life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Parents accuse them of negligence, dereliction of duty and failing to enforce safety standards in schools, arguing that the September 5, 2024, tragedy...

Top 10 most downloaded Google apps in 2025
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 23, 2025

YouTube Kids leads as the most downloaded Google app, with over 101 million installs across iOS and Google Play.

Lavington residents back court ruling ordering Sakaja to fix Nairobi zoning gaps on high-rise buildings
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In January this year, the Environment and Land Court (ELC) capped developments along Rhapta Road at 16 floors, relying on the draft 2021 Nairobi City...

CBK launches new cybersecurity centre to combat rising financial sector threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

CBK said the centre will provide critical services including cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics and cyber investigations.

Kenya declares Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb ur Tahrir terrorist groups in major security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Kenya’s decision to proscribe both groups reflects broader security priorities—particularly preventing the spread of extremist ideologies and blocking...

Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.9 per cent in first quarter of 2025, says Treasury PS Kiptoo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The PS highlighted the vital role of insurance and reinsurance in promoting financial stability and pledged government support for inclusive and innov...

Treasury to launch debt automation system, single account on October 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

TSA will enable daily, real-time monitoring of all government funds, reduce account fragmentation, and close gaps that previously allowed the misuse o...

Kenya Kwanza under fire: Civil groups decry killings, graft and constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

They criticised Parliament for passing punitive laws, such as the Affordable Housing Levy and retrogressive Finance Bills, and warned that efforts to...

Three years of William Ruto: The successes and failures shaping his legacy as president
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

While there are many hits and misses, The Eastleigh Voice highlights three key successes and three major shortcomings of his "bottom-up" leadership.

Tanzania's human rights body urges police to safeguard freedoms during 2025 elections
XINHUA  |  Sep 18, 2025

According to Mwaimu, the workshops aim to enhance awareness among police as frontline law enforcers about the importance of protecting human rights an...

200 Google workers fired amid fight over working conditions
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 16, 2025

The affected workers were employed through GlobalLogic, a Hitachi-owned outsourcing firm, and its subcontractors.

PS Kiptoo: Government has full control of e-Citizen platform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The PS said that doubts over its control were misplaced since vendors had “completely and unconditionally” surrendered the platform to government agen...

MPs summon Treasury CS Mbadi, PS Kiptoo and PPRA chief over e-procurement system implementation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

This follows the annulment of the mandatory use circular by Parliament and a recent High Court suspension.

Procurement deadlock eases as government resumes IFMIS payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

In a circular issued on Monday, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo directed accounting officers to use IFMIS for pending bills, goods and servi...

Ibrahim Traoré’s power play: Image, influence and the reality of Burkina Faso’s security woes
DW News  |  Sep 10, 2025

Burkina Faso’s military ruler is celebrated online as a pan-African revolutionary, but at home he curtails civil liberties, criminalises homosexuality...

IGAD launches new guide to boost media and civil society efforts in combating extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on...

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.

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...

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