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Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Stop spreading falsehoods and respect leaders, Kindiki tells Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

During a church service in Nyeri, Gachagua alleged that the government was using former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to sway Mt Kenya residents into su...

Kindiki: 2027 polls and Mt. Kenya aside, my focus is on delivering for Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

When asked if he is now the undisputed leader of Mt. Kenya, Kindiki simply replied, "Which office is that?"

How Africa's young people living in urban areas are changing political culture
DW News  |  Dec 16, 2024

Many live in informal settlements under precarious conditions and have an unconventional approach to creating change.

How Mukuru rights group uses murals to protest against bad governance
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 03, 2024

In their activism call, the group believes that Kenya is still operating like a neo-colonial state.

Women's hopes dim as Parliament pushes back on top-up seats proposal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Former CJ David Maraga even advised former President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve the 12th Parliament for noncompliance with gender laws.

Opinion: Religious leaders must protect places of worship from political rhetoric
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jun 15, 2024

The intrusion of politics into the pulpit disrespects the religious institutions themselves and the congregants who attend services seeking spiritual...

Opinion: Kenyans must shun retrogressive hatred arising from revenue-sharing debate
Ali Roba  |  Jun 09, 2024

"We should learn from each other, trade with each other, add value to each other, and avoid unnecessary, retrogressive hatred that only leads to lose-...

Maina Wanjigi: Former Kamukunji MP who fought KANU era excesses on his people
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 13, 2024

Wanjigi was a darling to former president Daniel Moi’s regime until his political lustre and reputation began fading over time, starting early 1990s w...

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