A nation pauses: Gen Zs force unofficial holiday to honour fallen protesters

They came with flags, placards, whistles, smartphones and purpose, forcing a holiday on the country.

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How Ruto's betrayal of Gen Z shattered Kenya's hope for unity

Ruto’s initial response was defiant and dared lawmakers to vote against the bill and warned of consequences.

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The shameless top cops

Arrests of six officers follow, but questions remain about senior officials’ involvement and law enforcement integrity.

By 21 days ago

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Lagat Unmoved: DIG clings to office amid public uproar over Ojwang's death

DIG Lagat's last public appearance was on June 9, when he stood beside Inspector General Douglas Kanja during a press briefing at Nairobi’s Central Police Station

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How Nairobi became entangled in Sudan's bloody proxy war

Kenyan airspace and airports are being used as stopovers for cargo flights originating in Abu Dhabi, destined for Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supply hubs in eastern Chad.

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How Ruto moved the Public Seal during June protests

The Public Seal—alongside the flag, anthem, and coat of arms—is a national symbol defined in Chapter Two, Part Nine, and the Second Schedule of the Constitution.

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Ruto's seal grab: Public Seal shift fuels fears of legal chaos, abuse

The public seal, a symbol of government authority was moved from the Attorney General's office to the office of the  Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

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Captured Justice: Kenya's risky slide into legalised repression as politics undermines the Judiciary

Experts warn of a country hurtling toward autocracy as allies of power walk free while critics are shackled in swift convictions.

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Kenya faces worst human rights record UN report

In a new report, the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review paints a grim picture of a country where critics disappear into the night and protesters are gunned down.

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State grip: Inside Ruto's plan to control counties and public service

Two Bills have drawn fire for centralising power in the presidency and dismantling constitutional safeguards.

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Why Ruto's livestock vaccination campaign is drawing criticism from veterinarians

Now, veterinary doctors warn that unless urgent adjustments are made, the initiative meant to protect millions of animals from deadly diseases could be permanently derailed.

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Ong'ondo Were's death exposes simmering war between citizens and ruling elite

On social media, reactions to Were’s killing ranged from the sarcastic to the celebratory. The MP was mired in controversy, facing many allegations of violence and intimidation.

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Atwoli: A political wheeler-dealer disguised as the workers' defender

Francis Atwoli appears more comfortable seated next to power than protesting outside its gates to defend workers’ rights.

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William Ruto's diplomatic goofs

His statement comes at a time the Sudan military has launched an onslaught against RSF, which has lost the palace, Khartoum international Airport and the main militia camps.

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How City Hall officials paid millions for air

For nearly six years, the Nairobi City County officials sent hundreds of millions of shillings to shadowy business people for supplies that never arrived.

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Flying coffins: Shame of outdated KDF planes as VIPs get priority

Only 27 KDF aircraft of the 130 acquired over the years remain operational. Comfort for top State officials is given priority over crucial military operations.

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Same helicopter, two crashes and a cloud of doubt over Ogolla death

The military helicopter made an emergency landing on January 24, 2024 and on April 18, 2024, it crashed in Elgeyo-Marakwet, killing General Francis Ogolla and nine other military officers.

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Posta accuses MCA of intimidation in land dispute

A long-running dispute over prime land in Kiambu town has escalated, with the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) accusing an MCA of alleged intimidation and unlawful interference.

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Experts warn new budget will deepen poverty, increase taxes

The Tax Justice Network estimates the Finance Bill’s 18 per cent VAT expansion on basic goods could erase eight per cent of purchasing power for low-income households.

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Wounded KDF heroes left in the cold back home to fight new battles

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, who braved bullets, explosions, and ambushes and got injured in battle are now standing alone — abandoned — after suffering injuries on the frontline. 

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Political meddling, poor planning derail livestock vaccination drive

Veterinary doctors say the program lacked planning, with logistical and financial issues hindering nationwide exercise.

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Kenya-Sudan trade row deepens as Khartoum denies tea exports

Kenya’s diplomatic spat with Sudan has escalated after Khartoum dismissed President William Ruto’s claim that the country is still importing Kenyan tea despite an official trade ban.

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A year on, Gen Ogolla's crash still unexplained

A year has passed since the death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, yet the government has not released findings of the investigation into the military helicopter crash.

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Goons go on rampage

Politicians and public figures who dare to criticise the government become targets. PCS Mudavadi yesterday warned that political intolerance is a threat to democracy.

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'Don't trust him': How NIS midwifed Ruto-Raila power deal

A warning by the NIS that giving the opposition the National Assembly’s Majority Leader position could expose him to impeachment led to a strategic retreat by President William Ruto.

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Two top Kiambu leaders linked to prime land grab

Postal Corporation of Kenya has faced hurdles in its bid to reclaim the land. Powerful political forces and police inaction have left the property vulnerable to encroachment.

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Road tax tyranny: How State plans to raid Kenyans' pockets in Sh4.8tr roads toll policy

Already facing backlash over tax hikes, state is asking Kenyans to shoulder an additional financial burden through the plan that would see private entities manage a dedicated fund for toll revenue.

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Kenya put to task over camaraderie with RSF leaders in restless Sudan

Kenya’s decision to host Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in February has sparked diplomatic tension, drawing sharp rebuke from the AU, EU and Sudan government.

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How shadowy firms control billions in State projects

A network of shadowy firms, backed by powerful political figures, is quietly managing billions of shillings from President William Ruto’s flagship projects.

By 4 months ago

CBK survey shows what CEOs want Ruto to do to save the economy

CEOs want government to stop excessive borrowing and stabilise the tax regime. Businesses say a friendly environment would stop more companies from collapse.

By 4 months ago

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as mission faces huge challenges

His death marks the first fatality among Kenyan personnel in the UN-backed mission. It has reignited legal and logistical concerns surrounding the controversial deployment.

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12 years of loans gone to waste in JKIA's tragic tale of stalled progress

Over Sh100 billion borrowed for projects remains mired in delays or gone down the drain.Kenyans may have paid a higher price in the airport upgrade mirage.

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'Little Mohamed' behind Sudan's violence makes Nairobi his base

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, or ‘Little Mohamed’, is the leader and the face of one of the most feared militia groups in Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces.

By 4 months ago

What ailed Wafula Chebukati?

Chebukati had been flown to Germany after the 2022 Election, where he spent a prolonged period receiving treatment.

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RSF militia accused of causing havoc in shaken Sudan as Nairobi goofs

As fighters from RSF leave a trail of devastation back home, their leaders are setting up a parallel government from Kenyan soil - a development that now threatens a fragile region.

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If economy is growing, why are Kenyans getting poorer?

While statistics paint a picture of progress, the reality tells a different story. There is growing inequality, shrinking opportunities and economic hardship.

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William Ruto's AUC blunders

Ruto’s diplomatic missteps have left Kenya bruised and isolated on the continental stage, culminating in what many see as Odinga’s failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.

By 4 months ago

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See no evil, hear no evil

While President William Ruto defends his Kenya Kwanza administration, little is seen on the ground that points to investigations of crimes

By 5 months ago

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Will shrinking payslips tip 2027 election scales?

Gachagua says workers who carry the tax burden could decide the outcome of next polls. Atwoli argues that ethnicity, not issues, are the deciding factor in Kenya’s elections.

By 5 months ago

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Ghost of Tob Cohen: A murder that won't stay buried

Five years after his brutal murder, Tob Cohen’s widow, Sarah Wairimu, faces renewed scrutiny as investigators uncover alleged damning evidence.

By 5 months ago