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“ODM Will Not Back State-Sanctioned Violence” Governor Wanga Breaks Ranks

HOMA BAY, Kenya — Governor Gladys Wanga has strongly condemned a recent spate of alleged police brutality and killings, warning that the Orange Democr...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Africa

UN hears evidence of war crimes in Gaza and Sudan as civilian toll rises

GENEVA — UN investigators accused Israeli forces and Sudanese armed groups of committing war crimes, citing widespread civilian harm and destruction o...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Hate speech threatens peace and human rights warns UN

UN Sounds Alarm on Global Hate Speech Crisis as the world celebrates International Day for Countering Hate Speech Hate speech is spreading fast and hi...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Father of the hawker shot by police says son still fighting in ICU

NAIROBI — A father’s cry for justice echoed outside Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after his son, a 22-year-old hawker, was shot on T...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

News

Guterres Hate speech fuels violence and must be confronted head-on

UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a strong warning Tuesday, calling hate speech a growing danger to global peace and a signal of impending...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Murkomen slammed for Calling Youth Protests ‘Terrorism’

NAIROBI — In a fiery exchange that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups, Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has liken...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Climate

Guterres launches global push to save lives against landmines

NEW YORK — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced a global campaign to protect and strengthen international efforts against landmines, ju...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Maraga Demands Arrest of Lagat Over Ojwang’s Killing

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat over the brutal ki...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Gachagua Claims Secret Killer Squad Operates Under Ruto’s Orders

KIRINYAGA, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a firestorm of controversy after accusing President William Ruto of creating a...

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

Africa

Activist Saro-Wiwa pardoned by Nigeria 30 years after execution

LAGOS, Nigeria — Three decades after his execution shocked the world, Nigerian author and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa has been posthumously p...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Safaricom Denies Any Role in Arrest of Albert Ojwang’

Nairobi — Safaricom has distanced itself from the arrest and death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a popular social media activist who died in police custody...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo