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Cracks in Democracy? East African Governments Accused of Silencing Dissent

NAIROBI, Kenya — Once hailed as East Africa’s democratic bright spot, Kenya is now facing growing scrutiny over a wave of violent crackdowns on protes...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Kenya’s Interior Minister Accuses Foreign Media of Bias Amid Protest Crackdown

Nairobi -As Kenya grapples with some of the largest anti-government protests in its recent history, a new front has opened - this time between the sta...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Commonwealth cautions against human rights violation during anniversary protests

NAIROBI – The Commonwealth has urged calm and restraint in Kenya following violent protests on Wednesday that marked one year since the deadly anti-fi...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Babu Owino Says Security Pulled After Joining June 25 Protests

NAIROBI — Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused the government of stripping him of official security as punishment for taking part in nationwide pro...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Kenya Editors’ Guild condemns government for shutting down Independent Media Stations

Press Freedom Under Siege: Editors Guild Slams Government Over Media Blackout Nairobi - Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) has accused the government of viola...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Kenya Editors deem ban on media coverage during protest as unconstitutional

Editors' Guild Condemns Media Ban During Gen Z Protest Anniversary Nairobi - Kenya’s leading editors have strongly condemned a government directive th...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

“Take Criticism or Step Aside,” MP Wangari Tells Government Officials

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has hit out at government officials who complain about social media criticism, telling them to either accep...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

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Kenya boosts Anti-corruption budget in bid to clean up public service

Nairobi - In a clear signal of renewed intent, the Kenyan government has raised funding for anti-corruption and governance institutions in its latest...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

U.S and U.K call for inquiry into death of Albert Ojwang in police custody

Nairobi — The United States and the United Kingdom have added their voices to a growing outcry over the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in poli...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

‘Can’t Trust Kenyans to Pay Taxes at Will’: Treasury Boss Defends KRA’s Push for Access to Bank, Mobile Data

Nairobi, Kenya – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has stood firmly behind a controversial proposal that would grant the Kenya Revenue Authority (...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Ruto appoints IEBC chair and commissioners despite court blockade

Nairobi — President William Ruto has gone ahead with the appointment of a new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team, brushing as...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Ichung’wah calls for speedy probe into Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI – The death of 22-year-old digital activist Albert Ojwang while in police custody has sparked a storm of grief, anger and political pressure i...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari