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Ndiang'ui Kinyagia's puzzle
Ndiang’ui Kinyagia who went missing on June 21 is a shaken man after he resurfaced in court on Thursday.
By 18 days ago
Ndiang'ui Kinyagia's puzzle
Ndiang'ui's case exposes unlawful tracking of citizens by police
On Saturday, 21 June, Ndiang’ui Kinyagia left behind his gadgets — including phones and laptops — at his Kinoo home and vanished.
By 18 days ago
Ndiang'ui's case exposes unlawful tracking of citizens by police
Where is Ndiang'ui?
Blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has been missing since June 21, when armed officers believed to be from the DCI reportedly stormed his Kinoo residence.
By 21 days ago
Where is Ndiang'ui?
Opposition wants Murkomen ousted over hawker's killing by police
Opposition leaders have demanded the resignation of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen over the death of 22-year-old Boniface Kariuki.
By 20 days ago
Opposition wants Murkomen ousted over hawker's killing by police
Rights groups condemn arrest of three human rights activists
The organisations condemned what they termed as arbitrary, unjustified arrests designed to intimidate human rights advocates and shrink civic space in the country.
By 22 days ago
Rights groups condemn arrest of three human rights activists
Blogger Ndiang'ui missing one week after alleged raid by police
One week since the mysterious disappearance of Ndiangui Kinyagia, a 35-year-old IT expert and blogger behind the X account Daguin Dd, his whereabouts remain unknown.
By 23 days ago
Blogger Ndiang'ui missing one week after alleged raid by police
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.
By 25 days ago
Mother in anguish after son's alleged abduction by DCI
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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.
By 27 days ago
A year of silence for kin missing their loved ones
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.
By 28 days ago
Report exposes systemic police abuses in 2024 youth protests
Outrage grows over police violence ahead of Wednesday demos
Recent killings of unarmed youths by police have sparked nationwide outrage.
By 29 days ago
Outrage grows over police violence ahead of Wednesday demos
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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.
By 1 month ago
How DIG Lagat has been cornered over Ojwang's death
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.
By 1 month ago
Lagat to shed light on Ojwang's killing
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.
By 1 month ago
Mukhwana: I was following my boss' orders
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.
By 1 month ago
Veteran lawyer urges formation of truth commission over Ajwang murder
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.
By 1 month ago
Finance Bill 2025 site: Activists demand the release of Rose Njeri
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.
By 1 month ago
Catholic church calls for inquiry into the deaths of two priests
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.
By 1 month ago
Engineers raise concerns over substandard cement in the market
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.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan scout leaders receive global recognition in U.S. ceremony
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.
By 1 month ago
Police deny involvement in Juja MP abduction, investigations ongoing
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.
By 1 month ago
Juja MP fights for his life after abduction
'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.
By 1 month ago
'Kenya is committed to regional security'
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.
By 2 months ago
PS Omollo urges elected leaders to champion peace and justice
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.
By 2 months ago
Protests mount as activists seek answers on Mwangi's detention
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.
By 2 months ago
Civil society groups decry escalating human rights violations across East Africa
Triple-decker beds rolled out to decongest prisons
Triple-Decker Bed Campaign rolled out to decongest prisons.
By 2 months ago
Triple-decker beds rolled out to decongest prisons
Meru brothers' termites dispute ends in tragedy
The quarrel, which began over termites, ended with one brother dead and the other severely injured.
By 2 months ago
Meru brothers' termites dispute ends in tragedy
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.
By 2 months ago
Digital predators exploit children with disabilities in Kenya, says new report
'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.
By 2 months ago
'We held hands waiting to die': Father recounts horror of Mathare fire
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.
By 2 months ago
Ex-Nairobi police boss Kibuchi dies after illness
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.
By 2 months ago
Concerns over press freedom dominate media summit
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.
By 2 months ago
Budget setbacks cast doubt on online police recruitment drive
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.
By 2 months ago
60pc of alcoholic drinks illicit, report shows
Edward Kwach: Farewell to radio trailblazer
Father Justice (Rtd) Kwach says despite meningitis, the broadcaster never lost his warmth. 
By 2 months ago
Edward Kwach: Farewell to radio trailblazer
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.
By 2 months ago
Ong'ondo killing: Two more arrested, police recover pistols and ammunition
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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.
By 2 months ago
Abductions rise by 450pc as police impunity deepens, reveals report
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.
By 2 months ago
Experts urge modernisation of Africa's hydrographic services
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.
By 2 months ago
Outcry as DCI detains equipment from crew behind BBC's 'The Blood Parliament'
Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI told
DCI urged to return seized equipment and phones belonging to BBC filmmakers.
By 2 months ago
Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI told
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.
By 2 months ago
1998 bomb blast victims urge Ruto to support push for justice, recognition
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.
By 2 months ago
Police officer among four detained over Kasipul MP's killing