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The growing threat of unconstitutional power in Africa: AU’s mixed response under fire
The Conversation  |  Dec 09, 2025

A new study of African coups from 2001–2022 finds the AU firmly sanctions most military takeovers but rarely confronts leaders who rig constitutions o...

Nyeri climate change activist Truphena Muthoni attempts 72-hour tree-hugging record
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2025

Nyeri climate activist Truphena Muthoni is attempting a 72-hour nonstop tree hug outside the governor’s office to break her own record and highlight c...

KNCHR documents 57 deaths amid widespread civic unrest across Kenya
Charity Pancras  |  Dec 09, 2025

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reports 57 right-to-life violations across Kenya between December 2024 and December 2025, many during 20...

Tanzania police dismisses social media claims of unrest amid heightened security
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 09, 2025

Security presence was heightened in several cities. In Dar es Salaam, police and army personnel patrolled major streets.

KNCHR report casts doubt on Kenya’s commitment to refugee protection
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports forced return of Turkish asylum seekers, clashes in Kakuma, non-compliance in Ogiek land rulings and child rig...

Haki Yetu, Buxton tenants demand EACC action on controversial housing project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Executive Director of Haki Yetu, Peter Kiama, said the group had submitted detailed evidence to the EACC in March 2024, but 18 months later, no substa...

Global leaders pledge Sh246 billion to eradicate polio worldwide
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

Global leaders and philanthropists have pledged $1.9 billion at an Abu Dhabi summit to support polio eradication, aiming to vaccinate 370 million chil...

Activists in Mombasa urge authorities to improve business conditions for marginalised groups
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Laini criticised both levels of government for what she described as persistent neglect. According to her, many traders lack basic infrastructure such...

UN condemns Israel for storming UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

According to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Israel broke international law by storming the compound and interfering with UN property and opera...

Government raises primary school capitation by 58 per cent to Sh2,238 per learner
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 09, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns from education experts that the amount is still too low to meet the demands of the growing cost of living and the...

Parliament moves to protect consumers from exploitative agreements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Empowering courts to intervene in unfair contracts strengthens protections for small businesses, consumers, and other parties who have historically be...

Kenya’s 5G users hit 1.5 million as adoption accelerates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The growth rate during this period was far higher than the 5.4 per cent rise seen between April and June, signalling that Kenyans are increasingly tur...

Senate, National Assembly clash on proposed electoral law amendments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly are deadlocked over the Elections Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, exposing sharp divisions on penalties for IEBC...

Bill targets unsafe pesticide sales on online platforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The Bill would require digital platforms to implement verification systems capable of confirming seller certification and product registration before...

Governor Mwadime reshuffles Taita Taveta County administration to boost service delivery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Governor Andrew Mwadime emphasised that the reshuffle is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness in the m...

IEBC warns low voter registration, apathy could undermine future elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

IEBC Chief Electoral Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the apathy, combined with logistical challenges, threatens the conduct of democratic, free, an...

EACC seeks access to mobile money data, more powers to fast–track graft cases under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

If passed, the law will prohibit anyone convicted of corruption from participating in public tenders for ten years, criminalise influence peddling, an...

Egypt rejects US plan for foreign control in Gaza, insists Palestinians must govern themselves
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

Egypt’s foreign minister has rejected a US-backed interim administration for Gaza, insisting Palestinians must govern themselves and urging open cross...

EACC targets money laundering to remove Kenya from global crime watchdog’s grey list
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s EACC will fast-track money laundering investigations and asset recovery, seeking delisting from the FATF grey list after filing record recover...

Bribery dominates EACC corruption cases, embezzlement close behind
Charity Pancras  |  Dec 08, 2025

The 2024/2025 EACC Corruption Report shows bribery at 36.8 per cent and embezzlement at 18.7 per cent of cases, together forming over half of all alle...

Government targets Kenyan travellers in Jamhuri Week drive to revive tourism sector
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenya’s Tourism ministry is using Jamhuri Week in Nairobi to promote domestic travel, highlight conservation, and showcase attractions as data confirm...

Women and youth in marginalised communities highlight exclusion, demand action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 08, 2025

Minority and marginalised communities in Kenya have urged the government to fast-track approval of a national inclusion policy before December 18, 202...

Special forces across Africa meet in high-level Nairobi forum to counter terrorism and emerging threats
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenya is hosting Silent Warriors 2025 in Nairobi, uniting Special Operations leaders from over 40 African states and US SOCAF to address terrorism, cy...

Senator Sigei urges state agencies to share responsibility for protecting human rights
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 09, 2025

At the 2025 High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi, Senator Hillary Sigei urged all state organs to share responsibility for protecting rights, war...

MPs ditch SHA, the public health scheme they once praised, and opt for private cover
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenyan MPs have invited bids for private medical insurance for themselves and their families, bypassing the SHIF scheme they publicly praised, raising...

KeNHA set to ease holiday traffic with partial opening of Mombasa–Malindi highway
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2025

KeNHA will partially open the Mombasa–Malindi highway between City Mall and Serena Junction before Christmas to ease festive traffic, as work continue...

Kenya urges stronger regional cooperation as transport corridors fuel disease risks across East Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

The Health Ministry is urging stronger regional cooperation to tackle rising disease and safety risks along East Africa’s busiest transport corridors,...

Women secure majority of contracts in inclusive government procurement programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

Women received 58.3 per cent of Sh56.8 billion in AGPO tenders in 2024/25, new Treasury and PPRA data shows, as total contracts rose but only 39 per c...

Tanzania directs citizens to mark independence day from home amid protest fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu said the directive is aimed at balancing national celebration with public order.

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