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The family of Julia Njoki Wangui, a 24-year-old who died in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, have rejected the findings of an autopsy conducted following her death.  Citing a lack of access to Wangui’s medical records before the examination, the family is demanding full disclosure, deepening…
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As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general election, the opposition is embarking on an ambitious campaign to prevent President William Ruto from securing a second term.  The coalition, comprising prominent political figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa…
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A suspect in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) murder investigation, Kennedy Kalombotole, remains under police guard at Mbagathi Hospital's casualty unit amid allegations that the institution is defying a court order mandating his admission for medical care.  Kalombotole, who is implicated…
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A tax dispute and persistent allegations of conflict of interest have placed the business interests of the family of former President Uhuru Kenyatta under renewed scrutiny.  The focal point is Edge Worth Properties Ltd, a company with a significant role in the construction of the Nairobi…
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A formal petition seeking the recall of Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris has been submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).  The petition, filed by four activists, alleges constitutional violations and a failure to adequately represent the…
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A retired French intelligence officer has been apprehended in Strasbourg, France, on charges of orchestrating child sexual abuse, with investigations indicating Kenya as a primary location for the alleged crimes.  The arrest was confirmed by Strasbourg Public Prosecutor Clarisse Taron. The 58-…
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President William Ruto has affirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining accessible education despite significant funding cuts impacting Kenya's public schools.  The President's statement, delivered at St Martins Light Industries Anglican Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi, comes amidst…
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A heated legal challenge has erupted in the High Court in Mombasa regarding the admissibility of video evidence in the trial of three suspects accused of murdering Isaac Kasim Jirow in 2018.  Makonde Ruwa Buni, Ngira Charo Karisa, and Eddlied Mandi Jilani are contesting the use of a video…
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Kenyan courts are increasingly confronting what appears to be systemic efforts by the National Police Service to obstruct justice. This is evidenced by ongoing trials that expose deliberate concealment of evidence in cases involving civilian deaths at the hands of law enforcement. Recent court…
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President William Ruto’s allies have initiated a multifaceted campaign to regain political ground in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general election.  The initiative follows a series of strategic meetings held over the weekend in Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri counties, signalling a…