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High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Justice Roseline Lagat Korir noted that the three were clearly linked to the robbery and were guilty as charged.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 day ago

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Let's disappoint doomsday scribes and purveyors of untruths on polls

Let's disappoint doomsday scribes and purveyors of untruths on polls

By Barrack Muluka 4 days ago

Personal greed for power must not put this beautiful country asunder

Personal greed for power must not put this beautiful country asunder

By Patrick Muinde 4 days ago

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

By Steve Mkawale 5 days ago

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

Hannah Mburu would have been reduced to a smoldering heap had a neighbour not intervened

By Jael Musumba 7 days ago

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) listed Uasin Gishu among five other perceived hotspot areas including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kericho and Mombasa.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 days ago

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

It's wrong time to raise political temperature

Allegations by Ruto and Gachagua that Uhuru is after their lives are reckless, irresponsible and a recipe for trouble. They should appreciate the fact that their supporters hang on to their words.

By Editorial 8 days ago

It's wrong time to raise political temperature

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Samuel Cheserek had been sentenced to death in August 2001 before his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He has been in prison since August 24, 1999.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 days ago

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

The Church has an awesome task that we should live up to

In the unlikely event that things go wrong during these elections, let us resolve them within the confines of the law. God is on our side. Kenya is ours. Let's build rather than destroy it.

By David Oginde 10 days ago

The Church has an awesome task that we should live up to

Police arrest 13 youth in Taita Taveta for disrupting rallies

Security officials are using the youth to reach out to their peers to sensitise them on the need to maintain peace during and after the August 9 General Election.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 days ago

Police arrest 13 youth in Taita Taveta for disrupting rallies

Alarm over hooliganism, violence in Nyanza as campaigns enter last lap

During the ODM nominations, 12 suspects were arrested after they were allegedly found with crude weapons which included clubs, machetes and knives.

By Anne Atieno, Eric Abuga, Sharon Owino and James Omoro 17 days ago

Alarm over hooliganism, violence in Nyanza as campaigns enter last lap

Teens face threat of HIV, violence and pregnancy

Campaign comes at a time when adolescents are recording increased HIV infections. Kagwe urged leaders to enhance anti-stigma education and fight against alcohol and drug abuse.

By Boniface Gikandi 17 days ago

Teens face threat of HIV, violence and pregnancy

Muslims and police join efforts in a peace campaign in Homa Bay

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) and police have launched a campaign to promote peace in ahead of the elections.

By James Omoro 17 days ago

Muslims and police join efforts in a peace campaign in Homa Bay

Coast records high sexual violence cases as more victims speak out

Gender-based violence cases have increased from 1865 recorded last year to 4,477 cases reported as of June 2022. Kisauni, Likoni and Jomvu sub-counties are the areas with prevalent cases of SGBV.

By Joackim Bwana 18 days ago

Coast records high sexual violence cases as more victims speak out

In whose hands are we safe: Kenyans want a leader who will accept the election results

It all comes down to the citizens. We ought to take the responsibility ourselves to ensure we are not swayed by politicians who are out to spew hate and plunge the country into chaos.

By Morgan wanyonyi and Ibrahim Adan 19 days ago

In whose hands are we safe: Kenyans want a leader who will accept the election results

Kenya's progressive march to democracy must be protected at all costs

For the past three decades, elections have threatened peace, security and stability. Before the 2007 violence, 1992 and 1997 elections featured politically instigated violence.

By Demas Kiprono 19 days ago

Kenya's progressive march to democracy must be protected at all costs

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

Haya’s primary education was cut short by the 2007 PEV. The Harvard graduate intends to influence various facets of the energy storage landscape including advisory and manufacturing.

By Renee Were 23 days ago

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

Meru County Commissioner's tough talk after violence

UDA deputy presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua was whisked to safety after rival groups engaged in stone-throwing during a political rally at Mutuati in Igembe North, Meru County.

By Phares Mutembei 24 days ago

Meru County Commissioner's tough talk after violence

How to reduce tension, assure Kenyans of peace during polls

Candidates, their supporters and voters’ nerves are frayed and the electoral environment tense with high octane politics and campaigns, which can be ignited by the slightest friction sparks.

By Koki Muli Grignon 24 days ago

How to reduce tension, assure Kenyans of peace during polls

Keeping the peace

Keeping the peace

By Harrison Muriuki 26 days ago

Keeping the peace

Matiang'i cautions politicians against incitement

Matiang'i advised individuals seeking elective seats in the country to watch their rhetoric and refrain from inciting hatred.

By David Njaaga 28 days ago

Matiang'i cautions politicians against incitement

Climate change pumping violence into the lives of Taita Taveta women

Taita Taveta is amongst 23 Counties that are classified as having Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL).

By David John Bwakali 1 month ago

Climate change pumping violence into the lives of Taita Taveta women

There is need for tighter regulation to stop cases of domestic violence

Over 40 per cent of married women in Kenya have reported being victims of either domestic violence or sexual abuse.

By Surjit Singh Flora 1 month ago

There is need for tighter regulation to stop cases of domestic violence

Kizza Besigye freed on bail after two weeks

On Friday his lawyers applied for bail again and a magistrate agreed to release Besigye saying he was "satisfied that the accused's sureties are substantial."

By Reuters 1 month ago

Kizza Besigye freed on bail after two weeks

Martha Karua, Ida Odinga to open Sh27m centre for gender-based violence victims

The centre will have a 40-bed hostel, a police desk, nursing room and counselling centre. Region records alarming number of GBV cases with almost 80 per cent unreported.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Martha Karua, Ida Odinga to open Sh27m centre for gender-based violence victims

Chaos disrupts Raila Odinga's rally in Garissa

Korane and Jama have renewed political rivalry over the governorship race. Azimio brigade has been on a weeklong tour in the Northern region.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 month ago

Chaos disrupts Raila Odinga's rally in Garissa

No cause for alarm, William Ruto assures residents over fears of poll chaos

DP roots for peace as he campaigns in Nakuru and assures locals he will address IDPs woes. He revisits Jaracaranda incident, asking Azimio leader Raila to publicly condemn violence.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

No cause for alarm, William Ruto assures residents over fears of poll chaos

IEBC asks DPP to probe Jacaranda violence

The commission also calls upon all candidates and Political Parties to conduct peaceful campaigns and adhere to their campaign schedules.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

IEBC asks DPP to probe Jacaranda violence

Avoid needless chaos

At least two people were injured yesterday when supporters of two different political camps clashed at the Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Avoid needless chaos

Violence in marriages a setback to child rights

Day of the African child traces its roots to the 1976 uprising in Soweto, South Africa over protests following introduction of Afrikaans.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Violence in marriages a setback to child rights

Guns are readily available in the US because of a culture of selfishness

Guns represent freedom and supremacy to millions of Americans. People feel afraid when the government can't protect them and seeks to limit their gun rights.

By Surjit Flora 1 month ago

Guns are readily available in the US because of a culture of selfishness

Digital platforms can be used to poison our politics

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok have become the online equivalent of a political marketplace, hosting the political discourse of the day across various platforms.

By Tom Mboya 1 month ago

Digital platforms can be used to poison our politics

Youth on volatile Nakuru-Narok border drop arrows for sports

NCIC listed Nakuru among six counties likely to experience election violence. The youth from various ethnic communities would arm themselves for war.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Youth on volatile Nakuru-Narok border drop arrows for sports

Haunted by ghost of post-election violence, woman helps the needy

Divya Shah supports 100 needy people by donating food and wheelchairs. Eunice Nganga provides food to 200 elderly people and people with disabilities.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Haunted by ghost of post-election violence, woman helps the needy

Govt paying close attention to areas prone to political violence, Matiang'i

The government is paying close attention to areas that are prone to political violence ahead of the August polls, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has said.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Govt paying close attention to areas prone to political violence, Matiang'i

NCIC survey raises red flag on chaos hotspots, calls for swift response

NCIC in its report names six counties likely to experience electoral violence including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu and Mombasa.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

NCIC survey raises red flag on chaos hotspots, calls for swift response

Family forgives daughter accused of killing sister

A woman has forgiven her 24-year-old daughter charged with stabbing to death her elder sister in Mombasa in 2018 following a domestic quarrel.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Family forgives daughter accused of killing sister

Kericho tout arrested over alleged incitement

The DCI stated that the suspect commandeered his vehicle, a Matatu registration number KCW 131D, blocking the vendors' wares.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho tout arrested over alleged incitement

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

The clergy called upon State officers to desist from engaging in political activities. They asked political leaders to conduct themselves with civility and avoid engaging in fraud.

By Gilda Naibei 2 months ago

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

Gun violence in the US has been a subject of concern to the country’s leadership. [File, Standard]

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

Emotional violence among couples on the rise - study

Intimate partner violence led especially among married couples with 85.2 per cent. 2019 World Bank survey revealed that gender-based violence is a global pandemic.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Emotional violence among couples on the rise - study

Red flags to be on the lookout for as triggers of election violence

Elections in Kenya often heighten inter-communal tensions. The risk of violence also depends on perceptions of vulnerability and state bias.

By The Conversation 3 months ago

Red flags to be on the lookout for as triggers of election violence

Reprieve for man sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery

The High Court in Homa Bay has freed a man who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison after for robbery with violence.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Reprieve for man sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery

GBV: Keeping alive

Keeping alive ...

By Harry 3 months ago

GBV: Keeping alive

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