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The reconstitution of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing significant headwinds as a legal challenge filed in the High Court threatens to derail the process and potentially compromise the commission's operational capacity.  The petition, brought forth by…
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Former Kenyan international footballer Collins "Gattuso" Okoth is currently on trial at Milimani High Court in Nairobi, facing murder charges that have brought renewed attention to the challenges and struggles faced by Kenyan athletes, both on and off the field.  The trial, presided over by…
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Despite repeated assurances from Kenya's highest echelons of leadership, families of missing individuals continue to grapple with uncertainty and despair.  While President William Ruto has publicly asserted that all abducted persons have been returned home, numerous families and human rights…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially unveiled his new political entity, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), signalling his intentions to contest the 2027 General Election.  The launch, held on May 15 in Nairobi’s Lavington area, positions Gachagua as a champion of the…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent call for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i to establish a political party rooted in the Gusii region has ignited a significant controversy within Kenya’s opposition ranks, setting the stage for potential realignments ahead of the 2027…
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The Kenyan Senate has initiated a comprehensive investigation into an alarming surge in deaths occurring within police and prison custody, prompted by growing concerns over accountability and human rights violations within the country's law enforcement system.  The inquiry, led by the Senate…
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb recently called for a restructuring of global governance to reflect the growing influence of the Global South, emphasising the pivotal roles of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa within Africa's evolving position in the international order.  Addressing an…
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Kenya's Ministry of Education is poised to revolutionise secondary education with the implementation of a comprehensive placement system that will channel over one million students into senior schools based on their chosen career pathways.  Starting May 26, the initiative, rooted in the…
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Nairobi's hawking community is demanding accountability from city authorities amid escalating allegations of corruption, assault, and sexual harassment perpetrated by Nairobi City inspectorate officers, commonly referred to as "kanjos."  The accusations have triggered an investigation by the…
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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu is once again facing scrutiny, with a fresh petition filed seeking her removal from office.  The petition, submitted by Nairobi resident Belinda Egesa to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), alleges misconduct and constitutional violations related to the…