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Sixteen Dead in Kenya so far, Rights Groups Say Police to Blame

NAIROBI —At least sixteen people were killed in Kenya during anti-government protests held on Wednesday, according to Amnesty Kenya, which says most o...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Murkomen: “Only in Kenya Can You Threaten State House and Walk Free”

Nairobi — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised what he calls the abuse of freedoms by some Kenyans, saying no other country wo...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

“They Died Demanding a Better Kenya – One Year On, Families Still Wait for Justice”

A photo blend showing attendees of the Shujaaz concert, and names of those killed during anti-government protests. Uhuru Park Nairobi, Sunday, July 7,...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Kenya on edge ahead of June 25 protest anniversary amid calls for justice

Kenya on Edge Ahead of June 25 Protest Anniversary Amid Calls for Justice and Calm NAIROBI — Kenya is bracing for peaceful demonstrations this Wednesd...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Court grants DCI 15 days to hold Constables Barasa, Kiprono

Nairobi – A Nairobi court on Thursday granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) 15 days to hold two police officers linked to the shoot...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

“Anarchy Is Not the Way,” Says Ex-Police Spokesman

NAIROBI — As Kenya grapples with rising tension over recent police brutality, former police spokesperson Charles Owino has come out strongly against w...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Two police officers interdicted after Boniface Kariuki’s shooting incident

Officers Identified and Suspended After Shooting Unarmed Hawker in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Police Service (NPS) has suspended two office...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Konshens Condemns Police Violence in Kenya: “Africa Is Bleeding”

Jamaican dancehall artist Konshens has spoken out forcefully against police brutality in Kenya, after a video emerged showing a police officer firing...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

MPs seek accountability from new NPSC Nominees amid brutality claims

Lawmakers Push for Police Reforms, Back NPSC Nominees Amid Public Outcry NAIROBI, Kenya – Members of Parliament are calling for swift approval of new...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Babu Owino blames Ruto for police violence during civilian protests

Babu Owino Blames Ruto as Police Accused of Shooting Protesters in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has directly accused the Kenya...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

“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

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