Mother in anguish after son's alleged abduction by DCI

IT expert was picked up last Saturday by people believed to be from the DCI.  Ndiangu’i Kinyagia is linked to mobilsation of Gen Z protesters for June 25th.

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A year of silence for kin missing their loved ones

In the aftermath of the Gen Z protests, dozens of youths were abducted. For some families, they have not seen their relatives for 12 months now.

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Report exposes systemic police abuses in 2024 youth protests

A new report has exposed widespread human rights violations committed by security forces during the 2024 Gen Z-led protests.

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Outrage grows over police violence ahead of Wednesday demos

Recent killings of unarmed youths by police have sparked nationwide outrage.

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How DIG Lagat has been cornered over Ojwang's death

Lagat was summoned by Ipoa to shed light on what he knows about blogger’s death in a cell.

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Lagat to shed light on Ojwang's killing

Lagat has been implicated in the killing and was a person of interest as the complainant. Twenty officers and four civilians have been questioned with several being arrested.

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Mukhwana: I was following my boss' orders

To facilitate the act, Mukhwana claims he was given Sh 2,000 to give remandees. The money was allegedly used to buy alcohol for the inmates who were assigned the task.

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Veteran lawyer urges formation of truth commission over Ajwang murder

Veteran lawyer John Khaminwa has called for the urgent establishment of a Truth and Accountability Commission in the wake of the death of Albert Ojwang.

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Finance Bill 2025 site: Activists demand the release of Rose Njeri

The branding and IT specialist is being accused of encouraging Kenyans to reject the Bill. Rights groups said the arrest signals a trend of criminalising digital civic engagement.

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Catholic church calls for inquiry into the deaths of two priests

The Catholic Church is demanding a full investigation into the deaths of two priests who died under unclear circumstances this month.

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Engineers raise concerns over substandard cement in the market

This, the engineers warned, points to a potential disaster in the construction industry if urgent action is not taken.

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Kenyan scout leaders receive global recognition in U.S. ceremony

Two senior Kenyan scout leaders have received international recognition for their exemplary service to the young people.

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Police deny involvement in Juja MP abduction, investigations ongoing

The National Police Service has distanced itself from claims that it abducted Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi.

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Juja MP fights for his life after abduction

Juja MP George Koimburi was found unconscious in a coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu County, hours after he was reportedly picked up by individuals believed to be police officers.

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'Kenya is committed to regional security'

Kenya is committed to peace and security across the East African region, with the government pledging continued support for collective efforts aimed at addressing cross-border threats.

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PS Omollo urges elected leaders to champion peace and justice

Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo has urged leaders from Coast to embrace unity, proactive leadership and collaborative governance.

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Protests mount as activists seek answers on Mwangi's detention

The fate of Boniface Mwangi, a human rights activist, remains unknown days after he was arrested in Tanzania, as pressure mounts on Tanzanian authorities to disclose his whereabouts.

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Civil society groups decry escalating human rights violations across East Africa

Activist Njeri Mwangi stated what she termed as recent related patterns of violence across the African continent, citing the continued brutality of the Museveni regime in Uganda.

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Triple-decker beds rolled out to decongest prisons

Triple-Decker Bed Campaign rolled out to decongest prisons.

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Meru brothers' termites dispute ends in tragedy

The quarrel, which began over termites, ended with one brother dead and the other severely injured.

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Digital predators exploit children with disabilities in Kenya, says new report

A new report reveals children with intellectual disabilities are increasingly being targeted by digital predators.

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'We held hands waiting to die': Father recounts horror of Mathare fire

The fire, which started shortly after midnight, consumed a one storey residential iron-sheet houses and two churches, killing five people, including two children.

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Ex-Nairobi police boss Kibuchi dies after illness

Former Nairobi Provincial Police Officer (PPO) Anthony Kibuchi, a veteran law enforcement officer with a career spanning over three decades, passed away on Tuesday.

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Concerns over press freedom dominate media summit

Press freedom and the rapidly evolving digital landscape took center stage on Thursday at the annual National Media Summit held in Nairobi.

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Budget setbacks cast doubt on online police recruitment drive

Budget uncertainty threatens this year’s police recruitment as the NPSC shifts to a digitised system.

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60pc of alcoholic drinks illicit, report shows

The government is losing billions of shillings in uncollected revenue as it continues to lose ground in the battle against illicit alcohol, a new report has revealed.

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Edward Kwach: Farewell to radio trailblazer

Father Justice (Rtd) Kwach says despite meningitis, the broadcaster never lost his warmth. 

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Ong'ondo killing: Two more arrested, police recover pistols and ammunition

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, bringing the total number of individuals in custody to six.

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Abductions rise by 450pc as police impunity deepens, reveals report

Only two per cent of police-related killings and disappearances have led to prosecution.Missing Voices report calls for overhaul of National Police Service, investigation of deaths.

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Experts urge modernisation of Africa's hydrographic services

African maritime experts are urging the modernisation of hydrographic services to address outdated navigational charts, some dating back to the 1960s.

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Outcry as DCI detains equipment from crew behind BBC's 'The Blood Parliament'

The items still held by DCI include phones, laptops, and CPU units, which the filmmakers rely on for their daily production work.

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Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI told

DCI urged to return seized equipment and phones belonging to BBC filmmakers.

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1998 bomb blast victims urge Ruto to support push for justice, recognition

Victims and survivors of the devastating 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi are appealing to President William Ruto to intervene in their prolonged struggle for justice and compensation.

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Police officer among four detained over Kasipul MP's killing

The investigation into Were's death has taken a crucial turn, with mobile data, recovered firearms, and witness statements pointing to a targeted, premeditated attack.

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Charles Mutuma appointed commandant of newly formed police unit

Charles Mutuma appointed commandant, National Government Administration Police Unit, to oversee deployment and support security operations at the grassroots.

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Woodley residents up in arms over planned eviction

Tension is high in Woodley Estate, Nairobi, as residents protest planned eviction by the Nairobi City County Government, terming it unlawful and inhumane.

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Justice on hold: IPOA slammed for laxity in Gen Z protest probes

IPOA has been accused of sluggish response, with only a fraction of deaths, injuries investigated almost a year after the riots.

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ODPP updates on deaths and injuries from Gen Z protests

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has released an update on investigations into the deaths, injuries and property damage during the Gen Z protests across Kenya last year.

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State reports gains in public sector reforms

The government has reported steady progress in key areas of public sector reforms, including digital services, security operations, corrections infrastructure, and overseas employment programmes.

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PS Omollo leads review of progress on national security, public sector modernisation

In the area of service delivery, the state department for ICT and the Digital Economy announced that over 22,000 government services are now accessible online via the e-Citizen platform.

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