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Ruto’s Shoot-to-Incapacitate Order Provokes Political Backlash
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Ruto’s Shoot-to-Incapacitate Order Provokes Political Backlash

President William Ruto's directive for police to "shoot to incapacitate" violent protesters has ignited a fierce national debate in Kenya, dividing political factions and civil society. The order, issued amid growing…

Jul 11, 2025
New IEBC Commissioners Sworn in
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New IEBC Commissioners Sworn in

Seven new commissioners of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially began their six-year terms today after a swearing-in ceremony overseen by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The appointmen…

Jul 11, 2025
Muthama Graduates With Master’s Degree From UK University
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Muthama Graduates With Master’s Degree From UK University

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has recently attained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK. The announcement of his academic achievement, accompanied by a celebratory photogr…

Jul 10, 2025
3 Pupils Die as Pit Latrine Collapses at Queen of Angels School in Uasin Gishu
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3 Pupils Die as Pit Latrine Collapses at Queen of Angels School in Uasin Gishu

Three young pupils have died at Queen of Angels Turbo School in Uasin Gishu County, following the collapse of a pit latrine on Tuesday morning. The victims, all girls aged under ten and enrolled in Grade One and Two…

Jul 10, 2025
Lamu Residents Turn to Dhows and Boats for Peaceful Demonstrations
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Lamu Residents Turn to Dhows and Boats for Peaceful Demonstrations

Residents of Lamu County, Kenya, are employing a distinctive form of maritime protest to voice their grievances. Instead of traditional street demonstrations, locals are utilising dhows and fishing boats in placard-be…

Jul 10, 2025
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Opposition Adopts Raila’s Protest Tactics in Fight Against Ruto
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Opposition Adopts Raila’s Protest Tactics in Fight Against Ruto

A newly formed coalition of Kenyan opposition leaders, the United Opposition, has ignited a renewed wave of political resistance against President William Ruto’s administration. Employing tactics reminiscent of vetera…

Jul 10, 2025
MP Gitonga Mukunji Held Over Alleged Terror Links After Saba Saba Arrest
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MP Gitonga Mukunji Held Over Alleged Terror Links After Saba Saba Arrest

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji remains in police custody as authorities seek an extension to his detention to facilitate investigations into alleged terrorism-related offences. The arrest, made during t…

Jul 10, 2025
Court Outlaws Police Barricades in Nairobi During Protests
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Court Outlaws Police Barricades in Nairobi During Protests

The High Court of Kenya has issued an interim injunction against the Inspector-General of Police, prohibiting the erection of roadblocks or the obstruction of access to Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) withou…

Jul 10, 2025
Gachagua to Depart Nairobi Wednesday Night for US Diaspora Outreach Tour
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Gachagua to Depart Nairobi Wednesday Night for US Diaspora Outreach Tour

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 garn…

Jul 9, 2025
How Mt Kenya Towns Turned from Civic Pride to Political Battlegrounds
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How Mt Kenya Towns Turned from Civic Pride to Political Battlegrounds

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…

Jul 9, 2025
‘Shoot in the Leg’: Ruto’s Crackdown on Protesters Sparks Human Rights Alarm
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‘Shoot in the Leg’: Ruto’s Crackdown on Protesters Sparks Human Rights Alarm

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 co…

Jul 9, 2025
Opposition Urges Kenyans to Boycott Pro-Government Firms
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Opposition Urges Kenyans to Boycott Pro-Government Firms

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…

Jul 9, 2025
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Kin Recount Last Hours With Victims
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Kin Recount Last Hours With Victims

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 v…

Jul 9, 2025
First Lady Rachel Ruto Confronts Harsh Realities in Ganze as Hunger and Water Issues Persist
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First Lady Rachel Ruto Confronts Harsh Realities in Ganze as Hunger and Water Issues Persist

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 un…

Jul 8, 2025
Kenya Backs LGBTQ+ Rights at UN as US Walks Away From Global Mandate
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Kenya Backs LGBTQ+ Rights at UN as US Walks Away From Global Mandate

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 com…

Jul 8, 2025
Kapenguria Horror: Cannibalism Suspects to Undergo Age Tests Before Trial
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Kapenguria Horror: Cannibalism Suspects to Undergo Age Tests Before Trial

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…

Jul 8, 2025
Saba Saba Protests Rock 17 Counties With Deaths, Injuries and Mass Arrests
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Saba Saba Protests Rock 17 Counties With Deaths, Injuries and Mass Arrests

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 dri…

Jul 8, 2025
IEBC Restores Voter Verification Portal After Unannounced Outage
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IEBC Restores Voter Verification Portal After Unannounced Outage

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…

Jul 8, 2025
Saba Saba Day Turns Deadly With 11 Killed in Nairobi
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Saba Saba Day Turns Deadly With 11 Killed in Nairobi

Kenya is facing a period of heightened tension following the 35th Saba Saba Day, marked by widespread demonstrations, a stringent security lockdown, and a mounting death toll. Protests, largely spearheaded by youth ac…

Jul 8, 2025
Ugandan Herbalist Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Kenyan Nurse
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Ugandan Herbalist Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Kenyan Nurse

A Ugandan herbalist, Mawanda Asuma, 52, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the High Court in Eldoret for the 2019 murder of Ferdinand Ongeri, the deputy chairman of the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN…

Jul 7, 2025
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