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Justin Muturi

Ruto's 'shoot the leg' directive stokes fear and undermines human rights

When those at the pinnacle of state power use their positions to legitimize violence, they embolden lawlessness within the very institutions tasked with protecting citizens.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's 'shoot the leg' directive stokes fear and undermines human rights
Parliament's CDF coup: The Senate should halt this constitutional heist
Parliament's CDF coup: The Senate should halt this constitutional heist
By 1 month ago
Abducting Kenyans is not law enforcement; it is State terrorism
Abducting Kenyans is not law enforcement; it is State terrorism
By 1 month ago
Albert Ojwang didn't commit suicide; he was killed by the State
Albert Ojwang didn't commit suicide; he was killed by the State
By 2 months ago
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Albert Ojwang is not just another name. He was a young man. A Kenyan. A son. A citizen. A content creator. Someone with dreams, loved ones, and a future. And now, he is dead.
By 2 months ago
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Kenya cannot be a haven for impunity, and it certainly cannot offer red-carpet treatment to alleged war criminals.
By 2 months ago
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
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When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
A survey of countries in the region indicate autocracy is on the rise. Human rights abuse and intolerance are on the rise, as is plunder and corruption
By 2 months ago
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Albert Ojwang is not just another name. He was a young man. A Kenyan. A son. A citizen. A content creator. Someone with dreams, loved ones, and a future. And now, he is dead.
By 2 months ago
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Kenya cannot be a haven for impunity, and it certainly cannot offer red-carpet treatment to alleged war criminals.
By 2 months ago
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Premium
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
A survey of countries in the region indicate autocracy is on the rise. Human rights abuse and intolerance are on the rise, as is plunder and corruption
By 2 months ago
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Albert Ojwang is not just another name. He was a young man. A Kenyan. A son. A citizen. A content creator. Someone with dreams, loved ones, and a future. And now, he is dead.
By 2 months ago
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Kenya cannot be a haven for impunity, and it certainly cannot offer red-carpet treatment to alleged war criminals.
By 2 months ago
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Premium
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
A survey of countries in the region indicate autocracy is on the rise. Human rights abuse and intolerance are on the rise, as is plunder and corruption
By 2 months ago
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Albert Ojwang is not just another name. He was a young man. A Kenyan. A son. A citizen. A content creator. Someone with dreams, loved ones, and a future. And now, he is dead.
By Justin Muturi 2 months ago
Albert Ojwang did not die, he was killed by the state
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Kenya cannot be a haven for impunity, and it certainly cannot offer red-carpet treatment to alleged war criminals.
By Justin Muturi 2 months ago
Ruto must answer for sheltering war criminal, undermining the rule of law
Premium
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
A survey of countries in the region indicate autocracy is on the rise. Human rights abuse and intolerance are on the rise, as is plunder and corruption
By Justin Muturi 2 months ago
When you thought democracy was growing in EA, dictators sprouted
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