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South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook and TikTok
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms.

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

Kenyan civil servants threaten to strike over unfulfilled pay agreements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union highlighted perceived discrimination, noting that while national government employees have seen their concerns addressed, county government...

Immigrant group sues to block Trump's expedited removal of people in US illegally
Reuters  |  Jan 23, 2025

The lawsuit said the policy known as expedited removal violated the constitutional right to due process, immigration law and administrative law.

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

You risk Sh2 million fine if found exploiting persons with disabilities- Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Bill also includes provisions for public transport. It mandates that owners of public service vehicles must make adjustments to their cars to acco...

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

MPs approve Bill to enhance rights of persons with disabilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The legislation proposes a complete overhaul of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, redefining its roles and powers.

International reggae stars unite for charity concert for Kenya's deaf community
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 15, 2025

Proceeds from the event will support vital social programmes benefiting marginalised deaf communities in Kwale and Nairobi counties.

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

Kenyan officials head to Geneva to address enforced disappearances amid country's "abduction" crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

This is even as Human Rights experts argue that the incidents are not "abductions" but incidents of Enforced Disappearance, since a government cannot...

CS Muturi says he doesn't fear to be sacked after speaking out on wave of abductions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi broke ranks with the Kenya Kwanza administration when he demanded an end to extra-judicial operations targeting perceived enemies and critics o...

Over 30,000 displaced as Ethiopia’s fentale volcanic region is hit by numerous earthquakes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Kenyans slam spectator culture as alleged abduction video sparks outrage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

In its latest report released in late December, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said at least 82 cases of abductions had been reported s...

How abductions dented Kenya's human rights records globally
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

According to CIVICUS released last month, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marke...

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

Court petition seeks to summon politicians over abduction remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The list includes Speaker Kingi, MPs Kimani Ichung'wah, Mwengi Mutuse, Junet Mohammed, Oscar Sudi among others.

Fear, uncertainty grip families of four missing men from Mlolongo as police probe drags on
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

Steven Mbisi Kavingo, Martin Nyuko Mwau, Kalabi Mwema, and Justus Mutumwa Musyimi were taken on December 16 and 17, 2024, under mysterious circumstanc...

Former CJ Mutunga urges Kenyans to uproot "dictatorship"
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 06, 2025

Mutunga who expressed his displeasure in the manner in which the abductees critical of the government were released by their captors claimed that the...

Interior CS Murkomen distances himself from Kenyan abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 07, 2025

Murkomen says he is in the process of convening a meeting with all criminal justice actors –these being the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions...

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