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A wave of public anger is building in Turasha following the death of Simon Tumbi Kihanya, 44, who died in police custody at Turasha Police Station less than an hour after being detained on Monday.
Kihanya was arrested on Monday afternoon while on his way to Turasha market, allegedly for…
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The Katiba Institute has filed a petition in Kenya's High Court, challenging the legality of roadblocks erected across Nairobi on 25 June, the anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests.
The protests saw approximately 20 people killed in Nairobi and 60 nationwide, according to human rights groups.…
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Nairobi is bracing for renewed anti-government protests scheduled for 25 June, coinciding with the anniversary of last year's demonstrations against the Finance Bill.
This impending wave of public dissent unfolds against a backdrop of increasing international concern regarding the Kenyan…
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A prominent Cabinet Secretary is currently at the centre of a contentious legal battle in the Milimani Children's Court in Nairobi over parental responsibilities for a child he shares with a former partner.
The dispute centres on custody arrangements, financial provision, and differing views…
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Six individuals, including a station commander, face murder charges in connection with the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang', who died in police custody in early June.
Central Police Station commander Samson Talaam, constables James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani, alongside John Ngige…
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As Kenya prepares for a fresh wave of youth-led demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, storming of Parliament, tensions escalate amidst inflammatory remarks from high-ranking government allies.
These protests, largely organised by Gen Z activists, commemorate the…
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Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua faces mounting pressure amid allegations of regional favouritism in the country's overseas labour recruitment programme.
Legislators have summoned Mutua to appear before Parliament to address a perceived imbalance in job placements, with…
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The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kenya has ruled that the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Central Rift Valley Conference, must compensate former employee Jescah Gesare over KSh 800,000 for unfair dismissal.
The landmark judgement, delivered by Justice Ann Mwaure, emphasises the…
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As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, TikTok is emerging as the dominant platform for the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025.
The report raises concerns about the app's potential influence on public…
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A contentious legal battle over the estate of Kenya's late President Mwai Kibaki is escalating, with the High Court's Family Division set to hear evidence from a roster of prominent witnesses starting 26 June 2026.
The succession case hinges on unresolved questions regarding Kibaki's heirs,…
