Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently

While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.

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Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom

This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.

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Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA

Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.

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Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens

Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.

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Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests

Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.

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City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya

Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.

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With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path

As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.

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Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society

World Press Freedom Day and the Media Council Annual Summit this week highlighted the resilience of Kenya’s fourth estate.

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What ails majority of Kenyan families and how we can fix it

The world marks the United Nations International Day of Families,Thursday May 15. How can we ensure we all stay focused on what ails the Kenyan family and not be hijacked by foreigners?

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Don't "move on" after injustice since that is the end of society

Allowing serious crimes to go unresolved will only further fuel the dangerous “aura for aura” narratives and the rising arguments.

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Parallels between Butere Girls and US varsity students' battle

While some attempted to downplay the danger of using state security agencies to muzzle the Butere Girls High recently, most recognised the threat it posed to our academic and artistic freedoms.

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Sudan needs neighbours more than ever during worst conflict

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Pheroze must be proud of Butere girls' spine to express themselves

Pheroze believed advocates must challenge misgovernance, corruption and impunity. His arguments were consistently morally anchored in constitutional and rule of law principles.

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Nduta and many women are mere mules in drug trafficking network

I held my breath for Margaret Nduta Macharia (37) on Monday morning. Ms Nduta faces death by lethal injection following her conviction for drug trafficking in Vietnam.

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What Dutch royal couple's visit portends for Kenya's justice bid

The Dutch constitution has protected the freedom of expression, assembly and association, prohibited the death penalty and declared that all are equal under the law since 1983.

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You can withdraw from ICC, but dictators will pay for their sins

The moment all authoritarians dread showed up this week.

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How Kenya and Africa should respond to Trump, global shifts

 How ready is Kenya’s national and devolved governments to govern in line with the Constitution and their 2022 promise to the electorate? 

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Lessons from protests seeking release of Besigye

The behaviour of Kenyan police this week sharply contrasted from a long season of violent protest policing and must be commended.

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Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently

While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.

By 1 month ago

Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom

This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.

By 1 month ago

Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA

Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.

By 1 month ago

Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens

Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.

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Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests

Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.

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City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya

Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.

By 2 months ago

Premium

With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path

As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.

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Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society

World Press Freedom Day and the Media Council Annual Summit this week highlighted the resilience of Kenya’s fourth estate.

By 4 months ago

What ails majority of Kenyan families and how we can fix it

The world marks the United Nations International Day of Families,Thursday May 15. How can we ensure we all stay focused on what ails the Kenyan family and not be hijacked by foreigners?

By 4 months ago

Don't "move on" after injustice since that is the end of society

Allowing serious crimes to go unresolved will only further fuel the dangerous “aura for aura” narratives and the rising arguments.

By 4 months ago

Parallels between Butere Girls and US varsity students' battle

While some attempted to downplay the danger of using state security agencies to muzzle the Butere Girls High recently, most recognised the threat it posed to our academic and artistic freedoms.

By 4 months ago

Sudan needs neighbours more than ever during worst conflict

Why Sudan’s neighbours must step up amid escalating conflict.

By 4 months ago

Pheroze must be proud of Butere girls' spine to express themselves

Pheroze believed advocates must challenge misgovernance, corruption and impunity. His arguments were consistently morally anchored in constitutional and rule of law principles.

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Nduta and many women are mere mules in drug trafficking network

I held my breath for Margaret Nduta Macharia (37) on Monday morning. Ms Nduta faces death by lethal injection following her conviction for drug trafficking in Vietnam.

By 5 months ago

What Dutch royal couple's visit portends for Kenya's justice bid

The Dutch constitution has protected the freedom of expression, assembly and association, prohibited the death penalty and declared that all are equal under the law since 1983.

By 5 months ago

You can withdraw from ICC, but dictators will pay for their sins

The moment all authoritarians dread showed up this week.

By 6 months ago

How Kenya and Africa should respond to Trump, global shifts

 How ready is Kenya’s national and devolved governments to govern in line with the Constitution and their 2022 promise to the electorate? 

By 6 months ago

Lessons from protests seeking release of Besigye

The behaviour of Kenyan police this week sharply contrasted from a long season of violent protest policing and must be commended.

By 6 months ago

Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently

While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.

By 1 month ago

Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom

This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.

By 1 month ago

Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA

Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.

By 1 month ago

Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens

Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.

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