295 unclaimed bodies raise questions on how the known become forgotten

The move, begs the question of how do people who were once known by family, friends, or neighbours end up forgotten in the morgue?

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We are in pain: Family of officer killed in Haiti crash mourns loss

Corporal Kennedy Mutuku, 41, remembered as family’s anchor and loving father. Family seeks swift repatriation for burial as daughter prepares to sit for exams.

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Corruption charges: Barchok and Wangamati spend night in custody

Bomet Governor faces charges of unlawful acquisition of public property. Former Bungoma Governor is accused of embezzlement of public funds during his tenure. 

By 15 days ago

Battle for Karura Forest brews as group protests State takeover, fee hike

Friends of Karura Forest have accused the government of unilaterally taking over the forest’s operations following directive to pay park entry fees via the e-Citizen platform.

By 17 days ago

House help arrested in suspected poisoning of retired prisons boss, wife

According to investigation documents, the chain of events began on September 28, 2023, when Henry Nkulu suddenly began vomiting.

By 19 days ago

Catherine Nyawira: Buried in the Gulf without family's consent

Catherine Nyawira, travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2011 in search of greener pastures, determined to build a better life for her children.

By 19 days ago

Tana River residents protest alleged grabbing of their ancestral land

Ahmed Abdala, a fisherman, said that the youth was ready to engage in meaningful farming activities.

By 22 days ago

Teen gangs unleash wave of violence in Nairobi's Eastlands

Residents of Nairobi’s Umoja Estate and surrounding neighbourhoods are worried about a wave of violence being unleashed by juvenile criminals.

By 23 days ago

5,000 Muslims from Kenya to attend Hajj pilgrimage in 2026

At least 5,000 Kenyan Muslims are set to take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage in 2026, which is an increase from last year’s 4,500, the Kenya Hajj Mission has announced.

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Woodley estate leadership fear for their lives after goons loot, torch homes

The association claims the attacks are part of a coordinated scheme to force out residents under the pretext of rent arrears.

By 23 days ago

Report: Over half a million Kenyans acquired passports in the last three years

More than half a million Kenyans have been issued with passports since the Kenya Kwanza administration came into office three years ago.

By 27 days ago

PS Omollo: Terrorists exploit Africa's porous borders

PS Raymond Omollo warned that weak surveillance, fragmented jurisdiction, and poor coordination continue to leave Africa’s borders vulnerable to terrorist infiltration

By 28 days ago

Founders of 'FBI movement' deny militia links, demand end to impunity

Led by Patrick Osoi, the trio stated that they are a peaceful citizens platform agitating for justice, accountability, and constitutionalism.

By 28 days ago

Civil society welcomes new alcohol policy

Civil society groups have expressed support for the new alcohol policy, saying alcoholism is a national issue that is destroying productivity and the country’s social fabric.

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Uncertainty grips Kenyan-led Haiti mission as mandate ends

The fate of Kenyan police officers in Haiti hangs in the balance as their mandate in the Caribbean country comes to an end.

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Life has never been the same yet we've been forgotten, says '98 blast survivors

A group of survivors and families of victims gathered at the August 7 Memorial Park in Nairobi yesterday to mark 27 years since the 1998 US embassy bombing.

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Nandi Hill MP says his life is in danger, lifts lid on organ trade

Kitur claimed that top security officers in Uasin Gishu County are complicit in an international organ trafficking ring.

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Karibu nyumbani: Tears, hugs and prayers as Kenyan on death sentence returns home

Not only had Stephen Munyako's death sentence been rendered, but all legal appeals had been exhausted and execution dates already set.

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Autopsy reveals cause of Susan Kamengere's death

This finding triggers outrage, painful questions, and a demand for accountability from a hospital that admitted her allegedly under force and denied family access.

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CEO dies following alleged forced hospital admission in Nairobi

The family of Susan Kamengere is demanding answers after she died under unclear circumstances at a hospital in Nairobi, barely a day after she was forcibly taken from her Kileleshwa home.

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Cover-up claims as civil society details Saba Saba crackdown horror

Civil society groups under the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) have accused state operatives of running a covert crackdown during the Saba Saba protests that left 38 people dead.

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Another Kenyan dies in the hands of police, yet again

Julia Wangui Kariuki, also known as Njoki, died under mysterious circumstances last Friday hours after her admission to the Nanyuki Women’s Prison.

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Saba Saba victims died from gunshots, postmortems show

According to the families and human rights activists, the deceased were unarmed civilians, most of them from informal settlements in Nairobi.

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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.

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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.

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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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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.

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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 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago