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Shakahola trial: Former co-preacher reveals Mackenzie urged followers to shun society, await "direct ascent to heaven"
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 11, 2025

Mackenzie declared that a supernatural rapture would take place in June 2023 and insisted that followers must detach from education, employment, medic...

Kenya’s constitutional gains at risk without ethical leadership and integrity - CJ Koome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 10, 2025

CJ Koome said Kenya continues to grapple with serious human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, homelessness...

ICC sentences Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb to 20 years for Darfur war crimes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2025

Abd-Al-Rahman, 76, also known as Ali Kushayb, was convicted in October of 27 counts, including murder, rape, torture and attacks against civilians in...

Senator Sigei urges state agencies to share responsibility for protecting human rights
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 09, 2025

At the 2025 High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi, Senator Hillary Sigei urged all state organs to share responsibility for protecting rights, war...

South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – What did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa?
The Conversation  |  Dec 07, 2025

Africa is the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, despite its limited contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

ICJ-Kenya appoints Demas Kiprono as executive director
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2025

ICJ Kenya has named human rights lawyer Demas Kiprono as Executive Director from January 2026, succeeding Eric Mukoya, highlighting his record in digi...

No single G20 member has unilateral right to exclude South Africa: Foreign Minister
XINHUA  |  Dec 05, 2025

Lamola issued an open letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after the latter criticised South Africa's domestic policies and its G20 stewards...

Petition filed seeking removal of Kenyatta University VC over alleged nepotism
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months...

Shakahola trial witness denies DNA evidence, insists missing children are alive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Muhoro told the court that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations informed him in September that his DNA had been matched to the rem...

Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu ‘isolated’ in Ukonga Prison, claims Chadema
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 01, 2025

Tanzania’s Chadema party alleges its chair Tundu Lissu is being isolated at Ukonga Prison after officials were denied visits, a claim the Prisons Serv...

Shakahola witness tells court she hasn't used medicine for over 10 years as they are "satanic"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The witness told the court on Wednesday that she relies entirely on prayer, believing that earthly remedies were created through “satanic minds” and c...

Faith under fire: How social media fuels rising attacks on religions, followers in Ethiopia
Addis Standard  |  Nov 26, 2025

Religious leaders themselves face suspicion and challenges stemming from extremism, political interference, and attempts at manipulation. Some are acc...

16 days global campaign spotlights growing threat of gender-based violence
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 25, 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue.

Tanzania opposition leader Lissu accuses President Samia of ignoring electoral reforms, fuelling violence amid political crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Lissu detailed a series of findings by election observers and international actors, warning that the situation in Tanzania has deteriorated into intim...

Shakahola massacre survivors struggle with trauma and anxiety, court told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The assessors recommended spiritual counselling, noting that some survivors were distressed after being forced to eat despite preferring to fast.

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias declares victory in presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

Gambia hosts Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma amid post-election crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Tchiroma, a former minister and once a close ally of President Biya, has declared himself the rightful winner of the October 12 vote and vowed to reje...

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

Why fight over ODM threatens party’s future, Odinga dynasty - analysts
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2025

A vicious rift has emerged within the ODM hierarchy, with tensions simmering between party leader Oburu Oginga and the family of his late brother, Rai...

Xinhua research report urges building new global leadership model to tackle crises, promote shared prosperity
XINHUA  |  Nov 21, 2025

The international community calls for a new model of global leadership capable of responding powerfully and effectively to global challenges and leadi...

Africa presses global financiers for bigger, better capital flows to power growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2025

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...

Besigye's wife demands immediate release of husband after one year in detention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Besigye, who faces military court charges, has remained in custody despite repeated calls for bail and mounting concerns over his health. He is accuse...

ODM officially confirms Oburu Oginga as Party Leader, approves key leadership positions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The NGC also approved Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, Godfrey Osotsi, and Simba Arati as Deputy Party Leaders (DPLs).

CHADEMA leaders escape Tanzania to Kenya amid rising threats and abductions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

Facing raids, abductions, and threats to their lives, Tanzanian CHADEMA leaders have crossed into Kenya seeking urgent protection.

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial delayed again amid security concerns in Dar es Salaam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

State Counsel Thawabu Issa told the High Court that the Prisons Department was unable to present Lissu in court, citing safety concerns.

Tanzania opposition party CHADEMA demands answers over disappearance of Vice Chairman John Heche
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Heche’s disappearance marks the latest in a series of arrests that have drawn condemnation from human rights groups and opposition figures across the...

Kenya wins bid to host 2027 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The summit, organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and hosted by NCI-K, will be only the second edition held in Africa, follow...

Guinea coup leader General Doumbouya enters presidential race after new constitution approval
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

Guinea’s military leader, General Doumbouya, enters December presidential election after new constitution clears the way, sparking nationwide attentio...

Oburu dismisses favouritism claims, assures Babu Owino of fair ODM nominations in 2027 Nairobi governor contest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Oburu dismissed claims that Babu’s ambitions could be blocked, saying the party would ensure a fair nomination process and that no aspirant would be d...

ODM insists it will not settle for less than deputy president seat in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Party Leader Oburu Oginga maintained that the party will only negotiate for top positions from a position of strength, and not desperation.

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