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Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

Court rejects State's bid to detain Omtatah, 22 others for 14 days, grants them Sh1,000 cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 31, 2024

Principal Magistrate RM Ndombi said the state's application does not disclose compelling reasons to warrant the detention of the activists and granted...

Prosecutors want anti-abduction protesters held for 14 days as they seek phone data
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The ODPP argued that releasing the suspects at this stage would disrupt ongoing investigations and potentially destabilise public order.

KNCHR slams police for violence on anti-abduction protesters, vows to take action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

In a statement, KNCHR condemned the violent dispersal of demonstrators by police, terming the actions unnecessary and disproportionate.

Over 50 arrested, teargassed in nationwide protests against abductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The protests were organised to demand the release of individuals allegedly detained by police since last week, including Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, B...

Live Blog: Demonstrators take to Nairobi streets to protest rising cases of abductions
Amina Wako  |  Dec 30, 2024

The organisers have described the demonstrations as the “mother of all protests.”

Police arrest Senator Omtatah, several other activists during anti-abduction demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.

Omtatah seeks High Court orders for release of abducted Kenyans, dead or alive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Senator Omtatah recalls last moments with abducted cartoonist 'Kibet Bull', calls for his release 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

As the search for Kibet continues, rights groups and citizens have rallied behind Omtatah, calling for transparency, justice, and an end to the alarmi...

Mixed reactions greet Omtatah’s possible stab at the presidency in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Omtatah described the moment as critical for Kenya, highlighting the urgency to tackle pressing national issues.

Senator Cherargei to Omtatah: You need at least Sh7 billion for 2027 presidential bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

This comes after Omtatah announced the formation of a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess his viability as a candidate for the pres...

Senator Omtatah appoints Hanifa Adan, 9 others to help explore 2027 presidential bid
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 23, 2024

The Senator announced that the team would assess the viability of his candidacy for the upcoming General Election.

Safaricom under fire as Senators demand answers on alleged data breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The debate centres on whether the company shares subscriber data with government agencies without consent.

High Court declares housing levy lawfully enacted
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 22, 2024

A three-judge bench determined that public participation in the process was sufficient.

Senator Omtata, two others want court to quash Kanja's appointment as IG
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 25, 2024

The trio has argued that Kanja's appointment was a culmination of an unconstitutional, illegal, and uncompetitive recruitment process.

Finance Act, 2023 is unconstitutional, Court of Appeal rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2024

As a result, the judges ruled that failing to comply with these constitutional and statutory requirements rendered the entire Act unconstitutional and...

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 15, 2024

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Bu...

Kilifi nuclear plant row: Senators suspend probe citing pending court cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 04, 2024

Some residents failed to show up while a section of senators cited ongoing court cases as the basis for their withdrawal from sittings.

Okiya Omtatah secures urgent certification in bid to overturn Finance Act stay orders
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 27, 2023

In a significant development, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah achieved an early victory as the Court of Appeal certified his application to vacate stay or...