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Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-28 06:36:00
A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-07 13:43:05
Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-02-21 08:00:00
Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-02-07 09:07:00
Kenyans can be proud that the six-year-old Data Protection Act remains far superior to any legislation in Africa or those in older digital economies like the United States.
By Irungu Houghton And Danford Momanyi 2026-01-31 10:15:28
The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-01-24 13:16:06
Unlike many, Nick filmed not only to explain our world but to offer the silenced a voice and to protect the truth.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-01-10 12:40:00
Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-01-03 00:00:00
Oxfam’s report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza’s vision if implemented.
By Irungu Houghton 2025-11-29 08:00:00
The 27th November by-elections have all the signs of a mini general election.
By Irungu Houghton 2025-11-15 06:51:00
The escalation of repression by Tanzania against the public, journalists and human rights defenders sadly seems to be extending even to those without a voice or a vote.
By Irungu Houghton 2025-11-07 17:52:52
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on September 29, seven by-elections set for November 27, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on.
By Irungu Houghton 2025-10-04 07:49:41