Controversy Deepens Over Ojwang’s Death as Police Version Unravels
The death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old Kenyan activist arrested for accusing a senior police officer of corruption, has escalated into a national scandal. Initially […]
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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 […]
Kenya: Court orders suspension of privatization of public companies
In Kenya, the courts ruled on Monday, December 4, to suspend all privatizations. At the end of November, the government announced the sale of eleven […]
Kenya: President Ruto “ready to meet” opposition leader Raila Odinga
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday 25 July that he was ready to “meet” opposition leader Raila Odinga “at any time”. “My friend Raila […]
Kenyan police fire tear gas at demonstrators, at least 2 killed
On Wednesday, the police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered in several Kenyan towns to protest against price rises and new taxes imposed by […]
Kenya: President warns that demonstrations “will not take place”
Kenyan President William Ruto announced that the demonstrations planned this week by the opposition have been banned, the last of which ended in clashes and […]
Kenya: First clashes during the 3rd day of demonstrations in Nairobi
Protesters sporadically clash with police again in Kenya on Thursday, 30th March, the third day of protests against the government and inflation, but the situation […]
Kenya: New government sworn in
The government of Kenya’s new President William Ruto was sworn in Thursday, two months after a close but peaceful presidential election. The 22-member government team […]
Kenya: Raila Odinga calls for international inquiry into death of lawyer Paul Gicheru
There are calls for an international investigation into the death of lawyer Paul Gicheru in Kenya. The lawyer, who was being prosecuted by the ICC, […]
Kenyan President William Ruto appoints 22 ministers including seven women
Kenya’s new President William Ruto, elected last month in a close election, announced his cabinet on Tuesday, including the appointment of a former Central Bank […]