Nairobi. The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the recruitment of new National Land Commission (NLC) commissioners, declaring the government’s attempt to fill the positions unconstitutional and a threat to …
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Human Rights Activist Khelef Khalifa Arrested, MUHURI Alleges Masked Officers Involved.
By:Uthman Bakari
By:Uthman Bakari
Malindi. Prominent human rights defender Khelef Khalifa, director and board member of Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), was arrested on Tuesday at the Sabaki Bridge checkpoint in Malindi by unidentified …
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DPP Hails Arrest of Ex-British Soldier Suspected in 2012 Murder of Agnes Wanjiru.
By:Michael Kiprono
By:Michael Kiprono
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss, who has denied the murder allegations against him.Photo credit: ITV News. Nairobi. Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has welcomed the …
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US Vice President JD Vance Cancels Maiden Visit to Kenya Amid Trump’s G20 Boycott.
By:Emuria Lotubae
By:Emuria Lotubae
Nairobi. In an abrupt turn of events, United States Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his planned first official visit to Kenya, originally slated for November 24–27, dashing hopes for …
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High Court Throws Wrench into Police Recruitment Drive, Suspends Hiring of 10,000 Officers.
By:Sarah Anyango
By:Sarah Anyango
Nairobi. In a fresh blow to the government’s efforts to strengthen the National Police Service (NPS), the High Court has temporarily halted the recruitment of 10,000 police constables and officers …
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Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After 38 Days of Secret Military Detention in Uganda, Allege Brutal Torture.
By:Michael Kiprono
By:Michael Kiprono
Nairobi, Kenya. Two prominent Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were freed late Friday after 38 days in secret military detention in Uganda, where they say they …
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Kenya Urges Diaspora to Report Nationals at Risk Amid Tanzanian Election Unrest.
By:Wycliffe Musinde
By:Wycliffe Musinde
NAIROBI, Kenya, The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an urgent appeal for information on citizens potentially in danger in Tanzania and other countries following violent unrest linked to …
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Court Acquits Former Nairobi Governor Kidero in Sh213 Million Graft Case.
By:John Mwangi
By:John Mwangi
NAIROBI, Kenya, The Anti-Corruption Court has cleared former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and several senior county officials of corruption charges over the alleged loss of Sh213.3 million, ending a seven-year …
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Vocal Africa, MP Babu Owino Urge Urgent State Action Over Kenyans Caught in Tanzanian Poll Violence.
By:Emuria Lotubae
By:Emuria Lotubae
Nairobi. A Kenyan teacher shot dead during last week’s election violence in Tanzania has become the rallying point for fresh calls by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and human-rights lobby …
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EACC Raids Runda Homes of Top Sports Officials, Seizes Ksh 3.58 Million in Cash.
By:John Mwangi
By:John Mwangi
Stacks of cash recovered during an EACC raid on the homes of senior Sports Ministry officials. (Photo/Screengrab) Nairobi, Kenya. Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday raided …