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How High Court judge wrestled top cop Gilbert Masengeli in legal tussle over abducted rights activists
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 03, 2025

The push and pull went on during which Justice Mugambi summoned Masengeli seven times, but the top cop ignored all these summonses.

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...

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

I hope I won’t die of pressure, Billy Mwangi’s father breaks down over abducted son
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

Billy’s father, who travelled from Embu in search of his son, expressed frustration and despair, saying his wife had repeatedly collapsed due to the e...

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.

Ruto ranked most corrupt person globally after ousted Syrian president Assad
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.

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.

From Gen Z protests to shilling's performance: What shaped Kenya in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

The year 2024 experienced a series of interest rate hikes on loans, a crucial go-to remedy by households in times of constrained disposable incomes su...

How Eastleigh businesses remained resilient in the face of Gen Z protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 31, 2024

In the subsequent demonstrations, Eastleigh’s business community continued to focus on recovery, hoping for stability in the months ahead.

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.

Fresh protests put Kenyan police on focus over brutal handling of public dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

In true reflection of the concerns raised by Kenyans, the country is back to the dark days of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and killings.

Anti-abduction demos: Protesters clash with police as demonstrations take off in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

A tense atmosphere engulfed the city streets where the protesters were gathered as police on several occasions tried to stop the protests without succ...

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.

Back to the streets: Families of missing Kenyans to stage nationwide protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

Embu residents warned against further protests over Billy Mwangi’s abduction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

Mwangi’s abduction is part of a troubling pattern of disappearances, particularly among government critics and human rights defenders.

Clash expected between police and protesters in planned Monday demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 29, 2024

Lobby groups are behind the fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the state to release those believed to have been abducted by security ag...

Mozambicans flee to neighbouring Malawi amid post-election unrest
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

Frelimo has ruled Mozambique since the end of the war against Portuguese colonial rule in 1975. Western observers have said this year's election was n...

UN Chief Antonio Guterres voices concerns over post-election violence in Mozambique
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 27, 2024

Since the presidential election on October 9, Mozambique has been gripped by violent protests that have claimed 248 lives, including 33 deaths during...