Kenya: IPOA launches probe on Police involvement in abductions
In Kenya, concerns are mounting over a recent wave of kidnappings and enforced disappearances, allegedly involving law enforcement. On December 25, the Independent Policing Oversight […]
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The planned Summit between Rwanda and the DRC in Luanda cancelled
A peace Summit between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, scheduled for December 15 in Luanda, Angola, collapsed before it began. Mediated by […]
Kenyan Protesters Face Violent Crackdown While Demanding Justice for Femicide Victims
In Nairobi, hundreds took to the streets to decry a relentless wave of femicides, only to be met with tear gas and brutal police dispersion. […]
Kenya’s Central Bank Implements Bold Rate Cut to Boost Economic Growth
Kenya’s central bank has enacted a significant 75-basis-point reduction in its benchmark lending rate, lowering it to 11.25 percent in a decisive move to stimulate […]
Kenya: government decides to close 348 boarding schools over security concerns
On December 3, 2024, Kenya’s Ministry of Education released a list of boarding schools facing closure following a comprehensive audit initiated by the Government. The […]
Electronic Authorization System Challenges Kenya’s African Travel Initiative
Recent evaluations reveal unexpected complications in Kenya’s efforts to streamline continental travel access. Despite ambitious announcements promoting unrestricted African mobility, implementation challenges have significantly affected […]
Kenya: Anti-Femicide Protesters Met with Tear Gas
Kenyan police deployed tear gas against peaceful demonstrators in Nairobi during a march commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The […]
Kenyan Government Terminates Major Infrastructure Agreements with Indian Group
Kenya has cancelled procurement processes worth over $2.5 billion with India’s Adani Group, following international investigations involving the company’s founder. President William Ruto announced the […]
Uganda: Opposition leader Kizza Besigye accused of endangering national security
Four days after his controversial arrest in Kenya and subsequent extradition, veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared before a military Court in Kampala on […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga enters race for AU Commission chairmanship
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has formally launched his campaign for the position of African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson. The election to choose a […]