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Mother of teen shot by police in Majengo recounts final moments before his death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

Ibrahim’s mother said the son had left home for evening prayers after reminding his mother to prepare a meal for him upon his return.

The Eastleigh Voice reporter assaulted by police while covering Majengo protest
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 05, 2025

After being detained for several hours, the officers returned his camera and phone, but the footage he had taken of the protests had been deleted.

Protests erupt in Majengo, Pumwani after police officer shot dead teenager
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 05, 2025

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan condemned the killing of the teenager and demanded swift action on the officer responsible for the shooting.

Raila demands justice for police brutality victims as ODM seeks to revamp grassroots support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

ODM officials said the ongoing consultations would culminate in a comprehensive position paper that will guide the party’s future political direction.

Human rights activists in Kenya stage protests over Kizza Besigye's detention
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 24, 2025

The 68-year-old, who appeared frail, ended a hunger strike at Luzira Maximum Security Prison on Friday after the Ugandan government decided to charge...

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

NACADA report links increased drug use in Kenya to rise in youth-led protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Conducted in partnership with 17 universities, the study surveyed over 15,000 students across Kenya's eight administrative regions.

High Court declares ban on Nairobi CBD protests unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

The Katiba Institute challenged the directive in court, arguing that it was issued at the height of the Gen Z protests and that Kanja had overstepped...

Bungei says no police operational order records to show who shot Rex Masai
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 05, 2025

Masai had been shot in the left thigh and bled to death as medics tried to save his life.

Gachagua slams government for ‘inaction and insincerity’ over rising abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua also questioned President Ruto's international stance on peace, particularly in the DR Congo, contrasting it with the situation at home.

Hundreds hold demos in Isiolo to defend community conservancies
Abdullahi Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2025

The peaceful demonstration, which drew participants from across Isiolo County, focused on defending the Biliqo Bulesa and Cherab Community Conservanci...

Police IG Douglas Kanja says he will appear in court at the right time to answer summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Kanja said he would appear in court at the appropriate time, emphasising that he is a law-abiding citizen with no intention of defying court orders.

High Court orders state to release phones seized from 23 anti-abduction protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi released the 23 on Sh50,000 bond with surety or a cash bail of Sh1,000 each.

Gachagua condemns murder of Nakuru activist, terms it an attempt to infuse fear
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Otieno's death sparked fury among the locals, who staged protests in Elburgon, Nakuru County, on Sunday, January 19. The community, enraged by the mur...

As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

Probe into police mishandling of anti-femicide protesters linked to security bosses reshuffle
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The probe established that the protest organizers presented a notification to former Office Commanding Central Police Station (OCS), Chief Inspector N...

Ex-IPOA chief Macharia Njeru calls for action against abductions and impunity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Njeru, who served as IPOA's first chairperson from 2012 to 2016, has a long history of involvement in police reforms.

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

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