Stakeholders demand action against political goon networks ahead of polls

Kenya risks sliding into another cycle of election-related violence if the growing trend of political goonism is not confronted early, stakeholders have warned.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 12 days ago

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BATUK training resumes despite deal standoff, 58 sexual abuse cases

Kenya is investigating 58 alleged sexual offences involving British soldiers as Parliament presses the UK to address accountability concerns before approving the defence pact.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 13 days ago

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Grief and uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on relatives killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war

His family has lived in agonising uncertainty. They have been trapped between hope and grief, clinging to unanswered emails while desperately searching for answers that never arrive.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 19 days ago

Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge

Originally gazetted in 1932 at approximately 2,850 hectares, Ngong forest has been reduced to about 1,224 hectares following multiple excisions.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 18 days ago

Grief, uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on kin killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war

There has been a growing crisis of Kenyans recruited into the Russian military under false job promises, only to end up fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 20 days ago

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Shadow of impunity: How years of alleged atrocities finally led to BATUK's departure from Kenya

Britain has moved a major military exercise from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya withheld BATUK training licences.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 27 days ago

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Agony of Kenyan families' search for sons swallowed by Russia's war

Kenyan families whose relatives joined Russia’s military are demanding answers as many remain missing or confirmed dead, amid conflicting casualty figures.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

Woman trafficked in Myanmar scam awarded Sh7.3 million

A Kisii court has awarded a woman Sh7.37 million for being trafficked to a notorious scamp in Myanmar where she was forced to work 17-hour days running online cryptocurrency fraud schemes.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Government's 15b tree campaign contradicted by forest destruction

Conservationists have warned that Kenya’s 15 billion tree campaign risks being undermined by the continued destruction of indigenous forests through infrastructure and development projects.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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4,642 Kenyans move to court to stop development in Nairobi National Park

More than 4,600 Kenyans have moved to court to halt construction works inside Nairobi National Park citing threats to wildlife sanctuary and violation of the constitution.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

Tension over planned Saba Saba street demos

There is uncertainty over planned protests to commemorate the annual Saba Saba, with activists promising peaceful demonstrations to Parliament.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new labour deal amid persistent abuse concerns

Kenya and Saudi Arabia have signed a new labour recruitment agreement aimed at strengthening the protection of Kenyan migrant workers.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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How fresh abductions are casting doubts on state rights reform pledge

Fresh allegations of abductions and torture linked to the Gen Z anniversary protests have renewed concerns over Kenya’s human rights record.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Toothless dog? Uproar over AU's silence as tension rises in SA

There’s a growing concern from experts over the inaction and silence by the African Union on the escalating anti-immigrant mobilisation in South Africa.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abduction

Activist Davis Lichuma, a prominent Gen Z protester, was found in hospital in critical condition after allegedly being abducted and tortured during protests in Nairobi.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Uganda army chief orders Nation Media outlets shutdown

Uganda's military has shut down Nation Media Group outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor, in a move that has intensified concerns over press freedom.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Dead or evolving? Inside Kenya's unfinished Gen Z revolution

Instead of mass demonstrations, many chose to mark the occasion online by changing profile pictures, sharing tributes and participating in candlelighting campaigns

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Gen Z martyrs who marched for change, paid with dear lives

Scores of young courageous Kenyans paid the ultimate price in search for good governance 

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Flags, flowers to mark Gen Z protest day events

Organisers said citizens will gather at locations where demonstrators were killed by police. Participants were asked to carry a flower, a white handkerchief and the national flag.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Tortured but unbroken: Abductees recall ordeal

Muteti describes repeated physical and psychological abuse.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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How Kenya loses Sh600b annually to graft in mega projects

A report by Transparency International Kenya estimates that Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion through corruption, weak oversight and mismanagement in major infrastructure projects.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Father's Day: Men's 'silent crisis' of neglect, pressure

On Father’s Day, men and family experts highlighted growing concerns over emotional neglect, financial pressure and shifting family roles, with calls for greater appreciation of fathers.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violence

Church leaders and the NCCK have condemned rising violent disruptions in places of worship, blaming political actors and warning that the trend could trigger wider instability.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Kenya's forests under siege as development pressure mounts

Kenya’s forests and protected parks, including Nairobi National Park, Karura Forest and Imenti Forest, are facing mounting development pressure.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

When the skies said goodbye

The farewell in Nairobi carried extra weight for the Canadian-born pilot who had chosen Kenya as his home late in his career. 0711 700 981

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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How development, land grab trend is closing in on Kenya's forests

Kenya’s forests and protected parks are facing a growing wave of development pressure, from infrastructure expansion, state-backed projects to private developments.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Maraga arrested as park protest erupts in chaos

Former Chief Justice David Maraga and several activists were arrested during a protest against the proposed excision of land from Nairobi National Park.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

May turns deadliest month for police killings this year

Police-related killings surged in May, making it the deadliest month of 2026 so far, with 24 deaths largely linked to protest policing and growing concerns over accountability and custodial deaths.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Utumishi school fire survivor mourns mother killed in crash

A mother rushing to reach her daughter after a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi girls' was killed in a road crash en route.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Kenyans take to the streets over surge in femicide, child killings

Women, bereaved mothers and human rights activists marched through Nairobi on Madaraka Day to protest rising killings and disappearances of women and children.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays

Conflicting government statements on missing children cases have sparked concerns over Kenya’s child protection systems and preparedness.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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"Why me, God?" Grief engulfs parents after losing children in Utumishi school fire tragedy

She had spent hours searching for her daughter, unsure whether she was among students admitted to hospital or those who had perished in the dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Pressure mounts to shelve religious organisations bill amid exclusion fears

Civil society organisations and religious stakeholders have called for the shelving of the proposed Religious Organisations Bill, 2024

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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MPs question Sh300m consultancy costs in wildlife compensation scheme

MPs have questioned the use of Sh300 million on consultancies under a digital wildlife compensation scheme and are demanding a special audit into the spending.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

NGO launches initiative to protect human rights defenders amid rising threats

A new initiative aimed at boosting the safety and capacity of human rights defenders in Kenya and across East Africa has been unveiled amid growing concerns over shrinking civic space.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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A nation failing its children; inside surge in children gruesome killings

A surge in child defilement, abduction, and murder cases across Kenya has exposed deep failures in child protection and justice systems.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Rights defenders flag rising trend in femicide cases

Human rights actors have raised concerns over the surge in femicide cases across the country warning that the killing of women has reached a troubling tipping point.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 3 months ago

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Hustlers pay heavy price for transport chaos

With public service vehicles kept off the roads and bus fares doubled, thousands of Kenyans were forced to walk long distances to work while others stayed home and lost income.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 3 months ago

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Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown

Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 3 months ago

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"My husband was pushed to his death by top State House official": Dr Obwaka's widow says

The family of the late Dr Job Obwaka, a former director at the Nairobi Hospital, has put the blame on a senior State House official for his tribulations.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 3 months ago