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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…
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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 activists, demanding government accountability and reforms, devolved into…
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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) Kisumu branch.
The verdict, delivered by Judge Reuben Nyakundi, concludes…
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At least three people are dead and several others injured following violent confrontations between protestors and police in Nairobi and its environs on Monday, as Kenya commemorated Saba Saba Day.
The annual observance, historically a marker of the country's pro-democracy movement, has this…
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The Kikuyu Council of Elders (KEC) has publicly rebuked President William Ruto's administration, calling for de-escalation and dialogue in response to escalating youth-led protests.
Their statement follows renewed public unrest sparked by allegations of police brutality and perceived…
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With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, Kenya's Coast region has become a critical area of political contestation, attracting intense interest from various political factions vying for voter support.
Despite its smaller size compared to traditional power bases such as Mt Kenya and Rift…
