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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 10 days 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 13 days 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 14 days 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 17 days 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 19 days 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 22 days 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 23 days 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 25 days 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 26 days 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 27 days 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 28 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

IEBC ready for by-elections, warns against electoral malpractices

IEBC has announced its readiness for the upcoming by-elections while warning candidates against electoral malpractices, including campaigning outside the legally permitted hours.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

CSOs want African leaders to rethink governance, economic transformation

Civil society organisations have called on African leaders to rethink governance, economic transformation and the continent’s place in the global economy.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Motherhood price: Women forced to choose between jobs and babies

Some women stop working to prepare for delivery with no gurantee of job security. Workplace policies and legislation do not adequately include mothers needs for adequate maternity leave.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Wave of killings fuels femicide emergency calls

The killing of two young girls, days apart, has reignited urgent calls to declare femicide a national crisis in Kenya.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot

President Suluhu stated that the dissenting youth should be ‘punished’, arguing that they risk destabilising governments.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

End of an era as veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from Standard Group

Veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from the Standard Group

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Conservationists raise alarm over plan to relocate animal orphanage

Conservationists are raising concerns over plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, warning that inconsistencies in project documents could mask land-use changes.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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How unemployment crisis drives Kenyans into death traps abroad

Rising unemployment in Kenya is pushing workers into risky overseas jobs under the Kazi Majuu programme, where weak safeguards expose migrants to exploitation and abuse.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

Tourism rebounds with 2.5 million arrivals

According to the Economic Survey 2026, there were 2.5 million tourists who visited the country last year representing a 6.2 per cent growth.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

Protests reparations plan raises questions over gaps, State honesty

Kenya’s proposed reparations plan for victims of state violence has raised hope but also sparked concerns over funding gaps, political will, and whether meaningful justice will be delivered.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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Activists, families push State to pay millions for protests victims

The government is now being pushed to pay up to Sh5 million in compensation for deaths and missing persons.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 1 month ago

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State proposes up to Sh4 million reparations for protest victims

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has proposed compensation of up to Sh4 million for victims of protest-related violence, including killings, injuries, disappearances and SGBV cases.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Police retrained to handle gender-based violence

The National Police Service has validated a new competency-based training curriculum to improve officers’ handling of gender-based violence cases, including tech-facilitated abuse.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Gen Z, opposition protest threat: Why Ruto and allies are uneasy

Gen Z and opposition leaders are pushing for nationwide protests next week over the cost-of-living crisis, attributed to this week’s sharp rise in fuel prices.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Nyoro: Cut fuel prices to avert the ripple effect

Nyoro asserted that the government could cushion Kenyans by reducing fuel prices by up to Sh27 per liter

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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TSC to decide KEWOTA's fate after 'payroll heist' expose

Kewota has defended its financial integrity, stating that its books of accounts are up to date and accessible to stakeholders. 

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Rising terror financing concerns prompt stricter PBO regulations

Kenya has warned public benefit organisations over potential risks of terrorism financing as new regulations and safeguards are introduced to tighten oversight of the sector.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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New Bill targets foreign companies to purchase 60pc of inputs locally

The Local Content Bill, 2025 proposes that multinational companies dependent on agricultural raw materials to obtain such produce from Kenyan farmers.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Report: 2025 deadliest year for African migrants

A new report shows that 2025 was the deadliest year for African migrants on the Eastern Route, with a sharp rise in deaths and disappearances.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

Calls grow for architects' self-regulation, law reform

Professionals in Kenya’s built environment have raised the alarm over a growing safety crisis

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Kin of Kenyans trapped in Russia war front accuse State of neglect

Families of Kenyans caught in the Russia-Ukraine war accuse the government of neglect as efforts to repatriate their loved ones stall.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Rights groups now demand release of Besigye and Lissu

Human rights groups demand the release of political prisoners Kizza Besigye and Tundu Lissu, citing worsening conditions and a growing regional rights crisis.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

KNCHR lists 1,224 protest victims for compensation

The Commission called on the victims of human rights violations, including victims of protests and demonstrations, to report to the KNCHR and submit all the relevant documents.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Concerns mount over protest compensation

Concerns are growing over the transparency and accessibility of the protest victims’ compensation process as the registration deadline approaches.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago

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Women human rights defenders decry increased threats, attacks by state

Women human rights defenders in Kenya are raising alarm over escalating state-linked threats, attacks and pressures as they continue their fight for justice and accountability.

By Wesley Kipngenoh 2 months ago