Kenyan activist detained after raid by ‘masked’ group
Boniface Mwangi, a prominent human rights activist, was arrested at his home early Sunday morning and remained in Police custody by evening. Authorities have charged […]
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Kenya: Refoulement of four Turkish refugees sparks outrage
While Nairobi acknowledged on Monday, October 21, that it had sent four Turks back to their country at the end of last week, the news […]
Kenya: Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed in historic process
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached on Thursday October 17 after months of tension between President William Ruto and him. In a late-night session, […]
Kenya’s High Court rejects move to stop deputy President’s impeachment debate
A Kenyan court on Tuesday, October 15, dismissed an appeal by Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua, who sought to block a critical Senate debate and vote on […]
Proposed Nuclear Plant Ignites Controversy in Kenyan Coastal Paradise
Kenya’s plan to construct its first nuclear power plant in Kilifi County, a prime coastal tourist destination, has sparked significant public outcry. The proposed 1,000MW […]
Kenya pledges to deploy 600 additional police officers to Haiti
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Friday October 11 that 600 additional police officers will soon be deployed to support the multinational security Mission in […]
Kenyan Parliament Votes to Impeach Deputy President Gachagua
Kenya’s National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of corruption and divisive politics. The motion, passed with 281 MPs […]
DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Kenya Requests IMF Governance Assessment Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues, according to sources familiar with the […]