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Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua departed for a two-month tour of the United States on 9 July, his first international trip since leaving office in October 2024.
The visit is strategically timed to garner diaspora support and attract foreign investment in advance of the 2027…
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Towns across Kenya's Mt Kenya region, historically known for their stability and civic engagement, are experiencing a surge in politically motivated unrest ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Once defined by community-oriented activism, localities from Embu to Murang'a are now grappling with…
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President William Ruto has pledged decisive action against individuals allegedly responsible for orchestrating recent unrest during Monday's Saba Saba commemoration, following widespread disturbances across several counties.
Speaking on Wednesday at the unveiling of police housing in Kilimani…
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Kenyan opposition leaders have initiated a nationwide boycott targeting businesses and institutions perceived to be aligned with President William Ruto's government.
The boycott, announced on 8 July at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, follows recent violent anti-government protests and…
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Kenya is facing a national crisis following the Saba Saba protests on 7 July 2025, intended as a commemoration of the country's pro-democracy movement, which has instead devolved into a profound reckoning over state violence and accountability.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (…
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First Lady Rachel Ruto's recent visit to Kachororoni and Gandini Primary Schools in Ganze sub-county highlighted the challenges facing her "Feed One, End Hunger" programme, as a protracted water crisis threatens to undermine nutritional initiatives in the region.
During a milk distribution…
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has extended the mandate of its Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) for an additional three years.
This signals a robust international commitment to addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. The decision,…
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A court in Kitale has ordered the age verification of twelve suspects, some reportedly Ugandan nationals, implicated in a gruesome case of alleged murder and cannibalism in West Pokot County.
The suspects are accused of abducting and consuming eight children, sparking widespread outrage and…
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Demonstrations marking Saba Saba Day swept through at least 17 Kenyan counties on Monday, paralysing urban centres and sparking confrontations between protesters and security forces.
The widespread unrest, largely driven by youth discontent, stemmed from grievances over economic hardship,…
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Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reactivated its voter verification portal, following a temporary suspension attributed to scheduled system maintenance.
The portal, a crucial tool for citizens to confirm their registration details ahead of elections, was…
