Amnesty International Stories

Amnesty report shows at least 128 killed, 3,000 arrested in 2024–2025 Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Findings revealed how the state combined traditional and digital repression to target activists, particularly those from marginalised socio-economic b...

National Treasury says weak revenue, high debt repayments straining Kenya’s budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten s...

Amnesty exposes state-backed harassment network during Kenya’s 2024–2025 Gen Z protests
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Hanifa Adan, who built a large following on X for her role in the Gen Z movement’s fundraising for victims of state violence and her outspoken calls f...

Report warns of widening gap in Africa’s cyber resilience as attacks surge
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Domestic capital gains momentum as sub-Saharan Africa accelerates energy transition financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

KWS launches 15-day rhino ear-notching, tagging operation in Tsavo West
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The exercise, led by the Kenya Wildlife Service, is designed to boost the close monitoring of the animals as their numbers continue to rise after year...

Goma airport can only be reopened by AFC/M23, say rebels
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

Goma International Airport was closed in January at the height of renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo. At the time, M23 declared the facility unsafe.

Samburu community to regain control of ancestral land after 35-year dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Several attempts to resolve the issue through official channels failed, leaving local families without formal recognition of their ancestral holdings.

Parliament pushes Public Participation Bill to streamline hearings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

If passed, the law will mark a significant step toward modernising the public participation process while protecting taxpayers from redundant expendit...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Kenya vows action after viral video shows Chinese national assaulting Kenyan worker
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kenya, which relies heavily on foreign investment and skilled expatriate labour, has stressed that while international partners remain welcome, they m...

Only two of 11 police aircraft operational, rest grounded over maintenance failures, EACC audit reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The audit, commissioned by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in February, examined the systems, policies, procedures, and practices of the NPS...

Ruto calls for renewed global commitment to protecting refugees as Kenya hosts landmark judicial conference
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

For the first time since its establishment in 1995, the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges World Conference is being held in Af...

New Bill requires international NGOs to hire two-thirds Kenyan staff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Privileges and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to ensure that expatriates make up no more than one-third of staff and narrows the scope of...

New 1MW generator boosts Wajir’s power supply, promises relief from frequent blackouts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

The county's peak demand currently stands at about 3.3MW, leaving the region in constant shortfall and routine rationing.

Zanzibar shatters tourism record with over 700,000 visitors in just 10 months
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

In January, Zanzibar welcomed 84,069 visitors, followed by 82,750 in February and 60,345 in March. International arrivals peaked mid-year, reaching 98...

FIFA cracks down on digital hate, stops online abusers from buying tournament tickets
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The move comes after the SMPS flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts since the start of the year, highlighting the growing challenge of keeping footba...

Construction works force last-minute shift in Kamukunji police recruitment venue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

On Friday, the High Court temporarily varied the earlier suspension of the nationwide recruitment after Justice Bahati Mwamuye stayed conservatory ord...

Huduma Kenya urges citizens to collect thousands of unclaimed documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Huduma Kenya confirmed that thousands of important documents, including national ID cards, smart driving licences, and birth certificates, are now rea...

Interpol flags online advertisements offering costly crossings into Europe
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Groups advertising crossings at a range of prices, from €1,400 (Sh210,000) - from France to the UK, to €4,000 (Sh600,000) -from Greece to France and u...

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

EACC flags organised corruption in traffic department, Police IG vows action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Bribery is highly organised, with junior traffic officers carrying out daily collections under directives from senior officers, and proceeds channelle...

CS Mbadi tables new banking rules targeting non-compliance, unethical practices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The proposed regulations will empower the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to levy heavier penalties on banks that fail to follow the Banking Act and other...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

Funding delays, operational weaknesses threaten police operations, says EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

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).

Murkomen restructures Nairobi administration, appoints three County Commissioners to head new sub-regional units
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embak...

Africa’s energy mix brightens: Renewables, clean cooking access set to rise by 2035
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 14, 2025

IEA projects that by 2030, access to clean cooking in Africa will begin to outpace population growth, a crucial milestone in the continent’s fight aga...

Somali Electoral Commission to begin voter card distribution in Banadir ahead of elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Commission has established 42 voter card distribution centres across these districts to ensure that residents can access their cards without diffi...

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