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Murkomen: Why police are solving MP Were’s murder faster, unlike other cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Murkomen dismissed claims that police were selectively fast-tracking the case of Kasipul MP Charles Were, while stalling on investigations into unreso...

Ruto under fire as rights group disputes claim all protest victims have returned home
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 13, 2025

The organisation argued that President Ruto’s remarks, made during a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, overlook the painf...

Police obstruction, ODPP inaction frustrate efforts to punish killer cops - IPOA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

IPOA chairperson Issack Hassan said the authority continues to face resistance from police officers who block access to crucial records and ignore sum...

Kanja orders police to support IPOA probes amid pressure over Gen Z protest killings
Mary Wambui  |  May 01, 2025

In a memo to all police commanders and heads of formation units, Kanja now wants the police to assist IPOA with the necessary documentation and inform...

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of extrajudicial killings and land grabbing, reject IEBC process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

They alleged that organised land fraud has become a national crisis, perpetrated by syndicates protected by the police and a judiciary they believe is...

Ritual murder of children: Study in Ghana and Kenya explores who's doing it and why
The Conversation  |  Apr 18, 2025

In many African communities, there are widespread beliefs relating to the use of human body parts for traditional healing rituals. Human body parts an...

Justin Muturi: Why I remained in Ruto's Cabinet despite my son's abduction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Recently, Muturi vowed to keep speaking out against abductions and extrajudicial killings despite his dismissal from President Ruto's Cabinet.

I won’t be silenced, Ruto dialed the wrong number- Muturi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Muturi asserted that his outspokenness on forced disappearances and unlawful killings led to his dismissal. "If their goal was to silence me, then the...

Police must be accountable for their actions - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Ruto said he had already taken decisive action by disbanding a rogue police unit that had been implicated in the killings.

Muturi: I'll not attend Cabinet meetings until abductions, extra-judicial killings are discussed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

Muturi disclosed that he has missed three consecutive Cabinet sessions held on January 21, February 11, and the most recent one on March 11.

Families demand Senate probe into killings, disappearances linked to KWS rangers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

They called for protection measures for victims’ families, witnesses, and human rights defenders who have reportedly faced threats for speaking out.

13 police officers, NIS agent charged with murder of two Indians, taxi driver
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The two IT experts – Mohamed and Zulfiqar had been brought to aid the United Democratic Alliance (UDA's) technical teams.

Kalonzo says he is collecting evidence to take Ruto to ICC over crimes against humanity
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Musyoka accused Ruto's administration of sanctioning state-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans who were exercising their constitutional...

Government is cruel and bitter towards its people - MUHURI
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

MUHURI accused the government of cruelty and bitterness towards its people, asserting that the nation is regressing to the dark days when freedom of s...

South Sudan imposes curfew after Sudan killings trigger riots
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

South Sudan's foreign ministry summoned Sudan's ambassador over the alleged killings earlier this week, and President Salva Kiir Mayardit called for c...

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.

Police looking for man who injured sister in brutal attack in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ridwan claims her brother's anger stemmed from her decision to travel to Uganda without his approval.

Natembeya stands firm in his condemnation of abductions as he responds to backlash from critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Natembeya clarified that his condemnation of extrajudicial abductions was not an attack on President William Ruto.

President Ruto: Independent bodies must probe and prosecute those behind wave of abductions
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ruto said Kenya's allies and partners are watching the events happening and expressing concern over the ongoing talks over abductions and other issues...

Maraga condemns abductions of Kenyans, urges adherence to the rule of law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The former Chief Justice stressed that 2025 should be a year of accountability, especially for those who caused suffering in 2024.

Kenya classified as 'repressed' due to police brutality during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to CIVICUS, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marked a severe curtailme...

Church leaders call for national convention to address Kenya's challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The alliance criticised delays in payments under the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), rushed implementation of reforms, and corruption in procur...

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
Reuters  |  Nov 27, 2024

Some of the food is intended for 14 areas of the country that face famine or are at risk of famine, including the Zamzam camp in the Darfur region.

Garissa family seeks help to trace Sheikh who mysteriously vanished in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 23, 2024

The family is now appealing to the public for help, urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 0720828901.

Lobby groups accuse Safaricom of data breach, call for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

While Safaricom issued a public statement on October 31, 2024, denying the claims, KHRC and MUHURI said the company failed to adequately address the f...

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

The war erupted from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.

UN Security Council sanctions two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary RSF
Reuters  |  Nov 09, 2024

Former Sudanese leaders are wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity.

US demands accountability in Kenya amid wave of killings, abductions
Amina Wako  |  Nov 08, 2024

Despite reassurances from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki about improved security measures, cases of abductions and disappearances continue to increa...

Man linked to Eastleigh killings wanted to marry one of his suspected victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 07, 2024

The investigations into Hashim's alleged crimes, including his connection to Deka's death, are ongoing.

Detectives identify suspects behind gruesome killing of three Eastleigh women
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

On Sunday, homicide detectives said they had identified the prime suspect by the name Hashim Dagane Muhumed.

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