UK condemns police excesses against Kenyan protesters

UK High Commission in Kenya condemns violence against unarmed protesters and civilians during Tuesday's protests, calls for speedy, transparent probe into police conduct.

By Daren Kosgei 4 days ago

Omari takes rare stand in client's possible role in Ojwang death

Lawyer Danstan Omari has broken ranks with the typical defence script, declaring he would support the conviction of his client if found guilty in the death of Albert Ojwang.

By Daren Kosgei 5 days ago

County cleans up mess after protests spiral into vandalism

Nairobi County government staff work to street clean debris and dirt left behind by protesters.

By Daren Kosgei 9 days ago

'Colleagues, money has come': Uganda's viral budget post sparks memes, criticism

A lighthearted social media post from Uganda's Parliament announcing, "Colleagues, money has come," after unveiling the Ush72.3 trillion (USD 20 billion) 2025/26 national budget

By Daren Kosgei 9 days ago

'Nitamtafuta, he's my brother,' Kindiki extends olive branch to Kalonzo

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is planning to reach out opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, promising to engage him in a bid to ease political tensions in the Eastern region.

By Daren Kosgei 10 days ago

Vaccine lifeline: Ministry flags off 6.2m Polio, BCG shots to ease shortage

Ministry of Health flags off a consignment of 3 million doses of BCG vaccine and 3.2 million doses of polio vaccine.

By Daren Kosgei 10 days ago

Police brutality in Kenya: How system is built to shield killers

Despite years of watchdog reports, policy reforms, and repeated government pledges, police brutality remains deeply entrenched in Kenya's law enforcement culture.

By Daren Kosgei 10 days ago

Legal watchdog faults police over Ojwang custody death, demands reforms

Legal Resources Foundation Trust condemns death of Albert Ojwang in police custody, calls it a constitutional violation and evidence of systemic failure in Kenya's police service.

By Daren Kosgei 11 days ago

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has questioned whether a motion he moved to enhance public participation may have inadvertently contributed to the arrest of activist Rose Njeri.

By Daren Kosgei 20 days ago

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

A police officer has died after a gang ambushed three officers on patrol in Nakuru's Freehold area on Sunday evening, police have said.

By Daren Kosgei 20 days ago

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Ugandan human rights activist, Winnie Byanyima, has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release her husband and long-time opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is facing treason charges.

By Daren Kosgei 23 days ago

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

According to Senator Jim Risch, failure to address human rights abuses not only risks destabilising the region but also threatens America's interests.

By Daren Kosgei 23 days ago

Did Ruto's apology hit the mark? Cherargei weighs in

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has backed President William Ruto's recent public apology, urging Kenyans to embrace the gesture as a step toward reconciliation.

By Beatrice Makokha and Daren Kosgei 24 days ago

Hussein Khalid denies payment claims over Tanzania trip

Human rights defender Hussein Khalid has denied claims that he and other activists were paid to travel to Tanzania during opposition leader Tundu Lissu's court hearing.

By Beatrice Makokha and Daren Kosgei 25 days ago

Kenyans outraged as Tanzania demands tougher action on activists

Her comments didn't stop there. Addressing Karua directly, she added, "We've left Martha Karua speaking freely back in Kenya. Honourable Minister, this must not happen again."

By Daren Kosgei and Beatrice Makokha 26 days ago

Copyright body threatens action over Gachagua's Mt Kenya artist boycott

The Music Copyright Society of Kenya has condemned calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to boycott musicians from the Mt Kenya region, warning entertainment venues

By Daren Kosgei and Beatrice Makokha 27 days ago

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating political persecutions against allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Daren Kosgei, Daren Kosgei and Beatrice Makokha 30 days ago

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Through its legal team, IEBC insists that the exercise must be completed by July 2027, at least 12 months before the General Election.

By Daren Kosgei 30 days ago