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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.

Why LSK President Faith Odhiambo won Jurist of the Year award
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2024

Her courage during the protest period saw her call out the police for their acts of brutality that human reports attribute to the loss of over 60 yout...

Kenya's Gen Z: The misunderstood voices amid rising political divisions
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 10, 2024

Notably, the GeoPoll survey credited Gen Z for leading the charge on sustainability in the country.

Rights groups want state to release 27 victims of enforced disappearance
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2024

On Friday last week, activists Bob Njagi and brothers Aslam Longton and Jamil Longton were freed after being abducted a month earlier.

LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

LSK has also faulted the police whom they claim allowed the perpetrators of goonism and violence to reign fear and terror among innocent Kenyans.

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests
Amina Boru  |  Jul 13, 2024

While protests were witnessed in various towns across the country, northern Kenya seems to have been left out of the history-making moment of a revolu...

Gen Z protests help bring forth Faith Odhiambo’s resolve for bolder LSK
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 14, 2024

Her zeal in defending the rights of Kenyans was quickly noticed, with many praising her unrelenting determination.

After meeting with opposition, Ruto urges unity to tackle Kenya's economic challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

The president highlighted the significance of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), established last year to foster consensus across political line...

End protests and hold talks for Kenya to move forward - Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2024

Odinga emphasised that key issues such as employment, discrimination, corruption, and gender inequality must be addressed through comprehensive dialog...

Gen Z protests revive the spirit of Saba Saba Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2024

The protesters, who will be in all-black outfits, will meet in Nairobi's central business district to honour at least 39 people killed during three we...

Ruto orders Treasury to review SRC's new pay raise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2024

The president said all arms of government must live within their means.

Nairobi Business Community blames police for looting during protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 03, 2024

Members of the Nairobi Business Community said their only option was to protect themselves, with Chairman Wilfred Kamau describing break-ins, thefts,...

KNUT urges state to address Gen Z demands as protests disrupt learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2024

David Obuon, KNUT's Kisumu County Executive Secretary, said students and teachers, mostly in urban areas, have been forced to flee from schools as the...

We won't be intimidated into silence, Keter says after dramatic arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2024

The former Nandi Hills MP termed his arrest on Sunday a move to gag Kenyans who boldly criticise President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government.

Police arrest is not abduction, Ruto says as incidents increase
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Records show that at least 39 people were taken from various locations by people believed to be police officers, held for hours for unknown reasons, a...

Roundtable with President Ruto after deadly protests
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 30, 2024

This follows a series of events, some of them deadly, around the Finance Bill 2024, and severe criticism for the government over recurring issues such...

I have no blood on my hands, Ruto says after deadly Finance Bill protests
Amina Wako  |  Jun 30, 2024

Ruto appeared to pass the blame to the police service, saying it does not report to him and that it must have had a reason to act the way it did. 

KNCHR dismisses Ruto's claim of fake data on alleged Githurai killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

In a statement following the president’s interview, the commission clarified that it did not issue any statement regarding the Githurai incident since...

Gen Z leverages ChatGPT in exposing corrupt Kenyan leaders
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 29, 2024

Following the success of the protests, with President William Ruto withdrawing the bill, they are now protesting against corruption in governance and...

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