Amnesty International Stories

‘No rain, no food, no life’: Amnesty slams global inaction as Somalia’s drought turns deadly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

As mothers walk for days in search of food and water and families flee their homes for overcrowded camps, Amnesty International warns that Somalia’s d...

Eight arrested in Molo fraud syndicate as police recover hundreds of SIM cards, IDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various mot...

KNH conducts first cochlear implant surgeries on 50 children
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

The surgeries, carried out in collaboration with Moroccan specialists, mark a major milestone in paediatric hearing care, bringing advanced treatment...

Activists petition Parliament to summon PS Sing’Oei over abducted Kenyans in Uganda
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

They are urging the National Assembly to investigate the circumstances that led to the arrest and abduction of Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, determine...

NCIC dismisses disbandment reports, affirms full operations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

NCIC Chair Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia said the reports were “incorrect, misleading and a misrepresentation of the facts.”

Kenya launches Sh120 million cochlear implant programme to help deaf children hear
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The Sh120 million programme at KNH will fund life-changing ear implants for children with severe hearing loss, making advanced treatment accessible un...

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Ruto admits Kenya is rationing electricity, says at least Sh1.2 trillion needed to boost capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial...

Interior CS Murkomen flags rising boda boda violence amid broader stability
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said the rapid expansion of the boda boda sector, a vital pillar of Kenya’s transport economy, has created employment for thousands of youths...

MPs call for withdrawal of Treasury, civil service circulars on e-GPS system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The call follows the committee’s backing of a Delegated Legislation Committee report that recommended annulling a Public Procurement Regulatory Author...

Finance Committee slams CS Mbadi for dodging key oversight sessions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Kitui Rural MP David Mwalika questioned whether skipping committee meetings reflects the “kind of expertise that led to his poaching from ODM”.

Interior CS Murkomen announces panel to recruit NCIC chair, warns of rising hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Murkomen’s move follows Senate outrage over NCIC’s sluggish response to online incitement and ethnic profiling.

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...

Somalia's senior Olympic Committee officials suspended over alleged misconduct
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 04, 2025

Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that the decision was made to safeguard integrity and accountability within the country’s sports institu...

Police officer shot dead while guarding exam container in Turkana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

During the attack, the examination container remained untouched, and officials confirmed that the day’s exams proceeded without interruption.

Amnesty slams Tanzania for brutal crackdown, internet shutdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

In a statement, the rights group noted that the blackouts, which have affected large parts of the country for nearly a week, have coincided with repor...

Only a few civilians escape as RSF violence ravages Sudan’s El-Fasher, leaving thousands trapped
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 02, 2025

Survivors describe executions, beatings, and terror as only a few civilians manage to flee while tens of thousands remain stranded in El-Fasher.

New discovery reveals chimpanzees in Uganda use flying insects to tend their wounds
The Conversation  |  Nov 02, 2025

The finding from Kibale National Park broadens our view of how chimpanzees respond to wounds. Rather than leaving wounds unattended, they sometimes ac...

Tanzania opposition urges ICC and UN to investigate mass killings after disputed elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 02, 2025

Reports indicate that more than 700 people have been killed since protests erupted on Wednesday, after demonstrators took to the streets to contest th...

Equity Bank FC stun Migori Youth 3–2 to end unbeaten run in FKF National Super League thriller
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 02, 2025

Despite Migori’s strong start, Equity struck first in the 28th minute after a defensive lapse allowed George Kamau to pounce and slot home from close...

MPs return from recess with NADCO Bills top of agenda
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The Bills seek to implement recommendations and public views submitted to the committee at Bomas of Kenya, and thereafter propose constitutional, lega...

UN calls for justice as attacks on journalists go unpunished amid growing AI-driven online abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

Human rights groups and media organisations have called for stronger protections, expressing concern over rising threats against reporters, particular...

Homeboyz seek to extend lead as Tusker, Gor and Leopards headline Sunday's FKF Premier League fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 02, 2025

The Green Army have been in imperious form, registering four consecutive wins with clean sheets in all of them.

Kariobangi Sharks, Shabana FC share spoils in contoversial draw at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

Shabana FC were left fuming after seeing what they believed was a legitimate goal ruled out.

ANC cites communication glitch in Tanzania poll absence, stresses solidarity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

According to INEC’s official tally, President Samia secured 31,913,866 votes, marking a decisive win for the CCM-led administration.

President Ruto warns against bribery as ID replacement fees scrapped
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

By urging the public to report anyone asking for cash for ID services, Ruto said the government will not tolerate corruption in the processing of nati...

Treasury approves phased settlement of lecturers’ Sh7.76 billion arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Under the plan, Sh2.16 billion will be paid out in the 2025-26 financial year. This will be followed by two equal instalments of Sh2.80 billion in 202...

ICJ tells Israel to let UN aid flow into Gaza – but UN’s own failures throughout the war loom large
The Conversation  |  Nov 01, 2025

In its verdict, the ICJ unanimously reaffirmed that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited under international law. The court also...

South African court rules Albert Luthuli died from assault, not accident
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

At the time of his death, Luthuli was the leader of the then-banned ANC and had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his role in the anti-aparth...

Interior Ministry seeks Sh4.2 billion to fund free national ID program
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Each card costs about Sh400 to produce, with additional expenses bringing the total to around Sh700 per card.

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