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Victims of enforced disappearance shouldn't vanish into a black hole

Survivors of enforced disappearances in Kenya are demanding recognition, justice and compensation as concerns grow over the government’s failure to address their cases.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-08-22 07:45:00

Victims of enforced disappearance shouldn't vanish into a black hole

Yes, we need to re-imagine Kenya, but can Ruto lead the vision?

By Irungu Houghton 2026-08-08 07:44:00

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Why the real loser in Ol Kalou contest is the State

While elections produce both winners and losers, the real loser in Ol Kalou was not UDA's candidate but the State itself.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-07-18 09:54:00

Why courts are the last line of defence for our environment

Strong environmental laws must be protected from safeguard weakening amendments. Our courts are our last line of environmental defence, and they must not fail us.

By Irungu Houghton And Akshay Vishwanath 2026-07-11 08:00:00

Why courts are the last line of defence for our environment

When will abductions and police brutality come to an end?

Kenyan courts have repeatedly found the state liable for using excessive force against protesters, arbitrary arrests, pre-trial detention, and denying suspects access to lawyers.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-07-04 08:35:00

When will abductions and police brutality come to an end?

Mothers drive policy reform by speaking out against brutality

Mothers from the farthest ends of the country have refused for their sons to be profiled, abducted and forcefully disappeared.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-06-27 08:02:00

Mothers drive policy reform by speaking out against brutality

Rescue capital city from greedy, reckless and unqualified officers

We must also focus on deeper, systemic and relational failures that enabled him thrive at City Hall.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-06-06 06:25:00

Rescue capital city from greedy, reckless and unqualified officers

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Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-05-02 08:45:00

Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

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How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-18 07:02:00

How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

The assault of Senator Osotsi is not just an attack on an individual. It is an attack on Kenya’s democratic space.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-11 06:00:00

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-04 07:30:00

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

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

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

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What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-14 07:00:00