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Kenya launches network to combat human trafficking amid rising cases
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The government has raised concerns over the rising number of Kenyans, being lured to travel to India for fake jobs only to end up as sex workers.

Interpol rescues 100 Ethiopian migrants in Nairobi in major anti-human trafficking operation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

The victims were found in a four-bedroomed house, from where they were held, beaten, and coerced to ask for money from relatives .

Tension high as two people are killed in Madogo, Tana River in clash over land dispute
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2024

Area police boss warned all parties involved in the clashes that the government would not hesitate to take action.

Second Shakahola massacre suspect dies in custody
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2024

Munyambo's death comes after that of Mary Charo Mbita, another accused, who died earlier while in custody at the Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Senators blame weak enforcement for deadly Embakasi gas explosion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 22, 2024

To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...

Chilling tale of deception, betrayal and deaths for victims of Shakahola rituals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2024

State witness recounted the harrowing experience of being manipulated into starving his daughter and wife to death.

Floods-affected schools in Nairobi slums still await government aid months later
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 26, 2024

The government had promised to check whether all the schools affected received compensation but failed to do so.

How Mackenzie’s Shakahola victims suffered under ruthless militia-like gang
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2024

The court heard that the gang carried out systematic exterminations under an intricate governance system.

Hundreds of cult victims to be buried in Shakahola Forest amid identification challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2024

Out of the 453 bodies linked to Mackenzie’s teachings, only 34 have been positively identified and handed over to relatives for burial.

Fact check: Receipts released after CS Nakhumicha announces waived hospital bills for protest victims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 03, 2024

In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.

Shakahola exhumation to resume Monday as DCI reveals fresh details on cult deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Since the inception of the first phase in April last year, a total of 446 bodies have been exhumed.

Shakahola Forest exhumations: Detectives launch fifth phase in hunt for missing bodies
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

The homicide detectives, led by Director Martin Nyuguto, have spent the last few months mapping and identifying new mass graves.

Government allocates Sh300 million to resettle 27,000 flood victims – Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 30, 2024

The demolitions have left many people in areas such as Mathare, Kiambiu, and Kitui Village stranded following orders from the government to minimise r...

Victims permanently scarred as GBV cases rise at the Coast
Mishi Gongo  |  May 20, 2024

A similar pattern was traced to their lovers, who bragged about committing the acts to prevent them from finding love again.

Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

The body, believed to be a victim of recent floods, was discovered floating in the river by residents, who claim that police consistently shirk their...

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2024

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening
Abdimalik Hajir  |  May 10, 2024

Abdikadir was wary about the psychological preparedness of the victims to be relocated to different camps, which may affect them, especially children.

OPINION: We are sadly paying the heavy price of ignoring flood warnings
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 07, 2024

The government must also take care of its people beyond issuing cautionary statements.

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2024

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.

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