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Police Reforms Working Group Featured image for 53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
Wed 26 Jun, 2024 13:44
53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
Featured image for 53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says

Out of these, 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.


protests Featured image for Catholic Bishops condemn violence, call for peaceful resolution to anti-Finance Bill protests
Tue 25 Jun, 2024 21:24
Catholic Bishops condemn violence, call for peaceful resolution to anti-Finance Bill protests
Featured image for Catholic Bishops condemn violence, call for peaceful resolution to anti-Finance Bill protests

The bishops finally condemned police use of force, arrests and indiscriminate and unnecessary use of live bullets on protesters.


National Featured image for Travel advisory issued for long-distance truck drivers as protests rock major towns
Tue 25 Jun, 2024 13:55
Travel advisory issued for long-distance truck drivers as protests rock major towns
Featured image for Travel advisory issued for long-distance truck drivers as protests rock major towns

The association wants its members to remain alert on what is happening to be able to make informed decisions and route assessments before embarking on any movement.


National Featured image for Journalist injured as Nairobi protests against Finance Bill reach fever pitch
Tue 25 Jun, 2024 13:44
Journalist injured as Nairobi protests against Finance Bill reach fever pitch
Featured image for Journalist injured as Nairobi protests against Finance Bill reach fever pitch

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) condemned similar acts last Tuesday, which saw journalists arrested and attacked while covering the demonstrations. 


National Featured image for LSK warns criminals behind kidnappings linked to Finance Bill protests
Tue 25 Jun, 2024 12:13
LSK warns criminals behind kidnappings linked to Finance Bill protests
Featured image for LSK warns criminals behind kidnappings linked to Finance Bill protests

Nearly 10 alleged cases of abduction had been reported by Monday, ahead of intensified demonstrations against the bill as the National Assembly prepared to vote on it.


UN somalia Featured image for Unpredictable threats from Al-Shabaab loom as Somalia readies for post-ATMIS era

Videos Featured image for Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on
Mon 24 Jun, 2024 23:02
Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on
Featured image for Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan said they were informed that they were persons of interest being sought over the countrywide protests against the Finance Bill.


Occupy Parliament protests Featured image for Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after
Mon 24 Jun, 2024 21:23
Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after
Featured image for Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga reveals what senior government officials are seeking to establish amid intense protests against the Finance Bill, 2024.


osman korar Featured image for Osman Korar: Kiambu's first Muslim CEC with thirst for serving the youth
Sun 23 Jun, 2024 22:38
Osman Korar: Kiambu's first Muslim CEC with thirst for serving the youth
Featured image for Osman Korar: Kiambu's first Muslim CEC with thirst for serving the youth

Engaging in corporate social responsibility projects while in university gradually ignited his interest in community service


President William Ruto Featured image for Ichung'wa's dismissal of anti-Finance Bill protests sparks nationwide criticism
Sat 22 Jun, 2024 16:29
Ichung'wa's dismissal of anti-Finance Bill protests sparks nationwide criticism
Featured image for Ichung'wa's dismissal of anti-Finance Bill protests sparks nationwide criticism

He further dismissed claims that the protesters are funded by politicians, saying they don't require any mobilisation fees as they earn their income and are engaged in their business ventures.


Occupy Parliament Featured image for Finance Bill protests: Pressure mounts over whereabouts of content creator Crazy Nairobian
Sat 22 Jun, 2024 15:09
Finance Bill protests: Pressure mounts over whereabouts of content creator Crazy Nairobian
Featured image for Finance Bill protests: Pressure mounts over whereabouts of content creator Crazy Nairobian

Crazy Nairobian, real name Bill Simani, was reportedly arrested on Friday, following the anti-Finance Bill protests, and has not been seen or heard from since then.


tunisia hajj deaths Featured image for Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Sat 22 Jun, 2024 12:35
Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Featured image for Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

It is feared that the death toll could be higher, as more than half of the victims were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat.


Rex Kanyike Masai Featured image for Anti-Finance Bill protests continue next week despite crackdown
Sat 22 Jun, 2024 11:44
Anti-Finance Bill protests continue next week despite crackdown
Featured image for Anti-Finance Bill protests continue next week despite crackdown

A poster on the planned activities shows the protests will enter the second week full of activity following the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kanyike Masai during Thursday's protests in Nairobi.


somalia security Featured image for AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops
Sat 22 Jun, 2024 10:16
AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops
Featured image for AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops

The council expressed concerns that the full implementation of phase three drawdown could lead to capability gaps that may have significant implications for the security of Somalia and the wider regio...


protests Featured image for Uproar as journalists face assault and arrest during anti-Finance Bill protests
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 23:45
Uproar as journalists face assault and arrest during anti-Finance Bill protests
Featured image for Uproar as journalists face assault and arrest during anti-Finance Bill protests

The actions by the police against journalists came a day after the Media Council of Kenya condemned similar acts on Tuesday that saw more journalists arrested and attacked while covering the protests.


Shirika plan Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to transition into integrated settlements from November
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 19:41
Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to transition into integrated settlements from November
Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to transition into integrated settlements from November

The plan dubbed "Zero Draft" was on Thursday adopted by the inter-ministerial committee tasked with implementing the transition plan subbed Shirika Plan.


Zulfiqra Ahmad Khan Featured image for DPP approves murder charges against 15 officers accused of killing two Indians, taxi driver
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 17:13
DPP approves murder charges against 15 officers accused of killing two Indians, taxi driver
Featured image for DPP approves murder charges against 15 officers accused of killing two Indians, taxi driver

The three, suspected to have been killed and fed to wild animals, were abducted near the Ole Sereni Hotel along Mombasa Road in Nairobi between July 22 and 23, 2022.


Terry Ray Krieger Featured image for Proposed law seeks to enforce more measures against child sex offenders
Wed 19 Jun, 2024 18:20
Proposed law seeks to enforce more measures against child sex offenders
Featured image for Proposed law seeks to enforce more measures against child sex offenders

Among the proposals are the establishment of police-run gender desks in public hospitals and safe houses for victims of sexual offences, and the charging of people who fail to report sexual offences.


occupty parliament protests Featured image for Finance Bill protests: Boniface Mwangi, 2 other activists released unconditionally
Wed 19 Jun, 2024 17:28
Finance Bill protests: Boniface Mwangi, 2 other activists released unconditionally
Featured image for Finance Bill protests: Boniface Mwangi, 2 other activists released unconditionally

The three were apprehended on Tuesday afternoon while participating in the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi, with their hands chained to a cart carrying a giant symbolic briefcase labelled 'Finan...


ruto muguka ban Featured image for Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals
Wed 19 Jun, 2024 13:51
Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals
Featured image for Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals

The study that focused on users between the ages of 10 and 65 revealed that most male users begin chewing the stimulant in the afternoon and may go up to 5 am.


World Featured image for Biden approves Sh14 billion funding to deploy Kenyan-led security mission in Haiti

Raymond Omollo Featured image for NGOs report reveals increased funding as only 2,829 organisations file returns
Tue 18 Jun, 2024 17:16
NGOs report reveals increased funding as only 2,829 organisations file returns
Featured image for NGOs report reveals increased funding as only 2,829 organisations file returns

In his statement, read by Njenga Miiri, the Principal Administrative Secretary, Interior Permanent Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed that only 2,829 NGOs filed their returns last year.


Police Reforms Working Group Featured image for Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD
Tue 18 Jun, 2024 16:41
Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD
Featured image for Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD

The organisations accused the police of acting in blatant disregard to the legal provisions of the right to protest.


MONUSCO Featured image for UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 15:42
UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence
Featured image for UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence

The decision came after members of the Zaire and CODECO armed groups clashed at a mining site about 40 kilometres from Bunia in Ituri Province, North Kivu.


National Featured image for Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 15:19
Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack
Featured image for Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack

IG Koome added that police stations assign protective safety and security duties to the judiciary officers throughout the country.


UPDF Featured image for Ugandan army denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 14:19
Ugandan army denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Featured image for Ugandan army denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DRC

Pepin Kavota, the President of the Civil Society in Beni, DRC, fueled the reports in his interview with Politico magazine last week.


National Featured image for General Kahariri begins tenure with focus on soldier welfare, enhancing defence capabilities
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 18:53
General Kahariri begins tenure with focus on soldier welfare, enhancing defence capabilities
Featured image for General Kahariri begins tenure with focus on soldier welfare, enhancing defence capabilities

General Kahariri begins his tenure at a critical moment when the country is facing complex external threats mainly from the Al-Shabaab terror group domiciled in Somalia, cyber threats and other transn...


Occupy Parliament Featured image for Protest set for Tuesday as pressure mounts for MPs to reject Finance Bill
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 13:04
Protest set for Tuesday as pressure mounts for MPs to reject Finance Bill
Featured image for Protest set for Tuesday as pressure mounts for MPs to reject Finance Bill

The organisers of the protest, dubbed "Occupy Parliament," have called on participants to show up in black at noon to keep vigil as MPs vote at 2.30 pm on the bill that has been widely rejected as pun...


Public Order Act Featured image for Rights groups reject proposed 'punitive' amendments to Public Order Act
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 11:34
Rights groups reject proposed 'punitive' amendments to Public Order Act
Featured image for Rights groups reject proposed 'punitive' amendments to Public Order Act

The organisations said the proposals are one-sided and fail to address the interests of protestors, whose act of assembly is protected by law.


National Featured image for Treasury boosts security budget to Sh377.5bn for enhanced national safety and border protection
Thu 13 Jun, 2024 18:20
Treasury boosts security budget to Sh377.5bn for enhanced national safety and border protection
Featured image for Treasury boosts security budget to Sh377.5bn for enhanced national safety and border protection

A brief on the ministry's allocations shows that the government plans to spend Sh15.18 billion to equip 283 sub-county offices with modern ICT equipment.


Northern Kenya Featured image for One killed as gunmen raid Garissa village and steal livestock
Thu 13 Jun, 2024 11:48
One killed as gunmen raid Garissa village and steal livestock
Featured image for One killed as gunmen raid Garissa village and steal livestock

The long-standing conflict has been abetted by the presence of small and light weapons in the hands of civilians, which do not seem to reduce in supply despite multiple calls for surrender.


National Featured image for Cuba dismisses Africom's report on airstrike, demands answers on missing doctors
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 22:40
Cuba dismisses Africom's report on airstrike, demands answers on missing doctors
Featured image for Cuba dismisses Africom's report on airstrike, demands answers on missing doctors

Cuba's response followed the publishing of the first quarter report on civilian casualties in airstrikes conducted between January and March 31 this year.


USAfricom Featured image for Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 18:52
Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike
Featured image for Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike

The two doctors, Assel Herrera and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, were stationed at the Mandera County Referral Hospital when they were kidnapped on April 12, 2019.


National Featured image for FBI director Christopher Wray visits Kenya as anti-crime war intensifies
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 15:24
FBI director Christopher Wray visits Kenya as anti-crime war intensifies
Featured image for FBI director Christopher Wray visits Kenya as anti-crime war intensifies

Wray said his visit was largely to get Kenya's perspective as a continental leader on the threats facing the region and discuss more ways of collaboration.


somalia terrorism Featured image for IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 13:57
IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year
Featured image for IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year

The analysis compiled by the regional body's Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Terrorism (ICEPCVE) notes that about 708 fatalities and 197 injuries were recorded in the first...


World Featured image for Israel, Hamas, Sudan warring parties added to UN blacklist of child offenders
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 10:43
Israel, Hamas, Sudan warring parties added to UN blacklist of child offenders
Featured image for Israel, Hamas, Sudan warring parties added to UN blacklist of child offenders

The report verified the killing of 2,267 Palestinian children mostly in Gaza between October 7 and December 31, 2023, adding that most were caused by the use of explosive weapons in populated areas by...


National Featured image for Child labour remains rampant in Kenya amidst lack of clear data on its prevalence
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 09:34
Child labour remains rampant in Kenya amidst lack of clear data on its prevalence
Featured image for Child labour remains rampant in Kenya amidst lack of clear data on its prevalence

It's estimated there are over 1.3 million children in child labour in the country, but only a few cases are reported due to lack of clear knowledge and awareness on child labour.


Presdent William Ruto Featured image for State to produce 15,000 Maisha Cards daily, applicants to receive documents in 21 days
Tue 11 Jun, 2024 20:47
State to produce 15,000 Maisha Cards daily, applicants to receive documents in 21 days
Featured image for State to produce 15,000 Maisha Cards daily, applicants to receive documents in 21 days

Since the introduction of Maisha cards, the government has printed and rolled out 600,000 cards and hopes to have concluded onboarding all citizens within three years.


Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Featured image for JKIA runway closed temporarily over undisclosed aircraft incident
Tue 11 Jun, 2024 15:47
JKIA runway closed temporarily over undisclosed aircraft incident
Featured image for JKIA runway closed temporarily over undisclosed aircraft incident

The incident has reignited a debate on why the country's largest aviation facility has been served by a single runway since its establishment in the 1970s


ruto Featured image for Property developers commit to follow building regulations around Moi Airbase, Nairobi
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 15:41
Property developers commit to follow building regulations around Moi Airbase, Nairobi
Featured image for Property developers commit to follow building regulations around Moi Airbase, Nairobi

President Ruto backtracked on his earlier directive permitting developers to construct up to 30-floor apartments in the area.


Somalia Featured image for Nairobi to host Somali exhibition as country marks Independence Day 
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 11:04
Nairobi to host Somali exhibition as country marks Independence Day 
Featured image for Nairobi to host Somali exhibition as country marks Independence Day 

The exhibition showacases Somali art and culture from June 25 to July 26, 2024 in partnership with the National Museums of Kenya.


open defecation Featured image for "Duka-safi" project earns global recognition for eradicating open defecation in Kenya's refugee camps
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 09:32
"Duka-safi" project earns global recognition for eradicating open defecation in Kenya's refugee camps
Featured image for "Duka-safi" project earns global recognition for eradicating open defecation in Kenya's refugee camps

More than 1,070 Sato pans and Sato stools have been sold to date positively impacting the lives of 5,885 people, particularly among newly married couples and families with young children and elderly p...


President William Ruto Featured image for Promises of Kenya Air Force modernisation made on its 60th anniversary
Sat 08 Jun, 2024 23:11
Promises of Kenya Air Force modernisation made on its 60th anniversary
Featured image for Promises of Kenya Air Force modernisation made on its 60th anniversary

President William Ruto announced plans to modernise the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) with support from the Korean and American governments.


President William Ruto Featured image for No high-rise buildings near Moi Airbase- Ruto says, contradicting earlier statement
Sat 08 Jun, 2024 17:11
No high-rise buildings near Moi Airbase- Ruto says, contradicting earlier statement
Featured image for No high-rise buildings near Moi Airbase- Ruto says, contradicting earlier statement

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, who had also previously said high-rise buildings would be allowed to meet the growing demand for housing in the area, retracted his statement.


Videos Featured image for Kenya Air Force at 60: Ruto announces training of 200 pilots annually
Sat 08 Jun, 2024 12:40
Kenya Air Force at 60: Ruto announces training of 200 pilots annually
Featured image for Kenya Air Force at 60: Ruto announces training of 200 pilots annually

The president further announced the construction of more housing units at the barracks in the next two years, with the first phase covering 10,000.


National Featured image for Ruto leads 60th anniversary celebration of Kenya Air Force
Sat 08 Jun, 2024 09:18
Ruto leads 60th anniversary celebration of Kenya Air Force
Featured image for Ruto leads 60th anniversary celebration of Kenya Air Force

The Diamond Jubilee is honouring the KAF's journey and contribution to aviation development in Kenya, service to humanity, and historic events over the years.


National Featured image for Kenya signs IGAD's protocol on free movement of pastoralists
Fri 07 Jun, 2024 17:21
Kenya signs IGAD's protocol on free movement of pastoralists
Featured image for Kenya signs IGAD's protocol on free movement of pastoralists

The Protocol further focuses on conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution, fostering peaceful coexistence and reducing the risk of violence.


Uhuru Park Featured image for Green Belt Movement calls for county's protection of Uhuru and Central Parks
Fri 07 Jun, 2024 11:01
Green Belt Movement calls for county's protection of Uhuru and Central Parks
Featured image for Green Belt Movement calls for county's protection of Uhuru and Central Parks

The governor had promised to set up a board dedicated to the two parks within 30 days of the reopening of Uhuru Park but has failed to do so.


President William Ruto Featured image for Ministry of Interior Seeks Sh108 billion for Maraga Taskforce reforms
Thu 06 Jun, 2024 16:42
Ministry of Interior Seeks Sh108 billion for Maraga Taskforce reforms
Featured image for Ministry of Interior Seeks Sh108 billion for Maraga Taskforce reforms

The reforms are set to be implemented over four years, from 2024 to 2028, in alignment with the strategic framework guiding the process.


World Featured image for UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises
Thu 06 Jun, 2024 08:49
UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises
Featured image for UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises

During his final briefing, the 72-year-old veteran British diplomat said the international community is not resolving conflicts through dialogue, as envisioned nearly 80 years ago in the UN Charter.


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