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Demonstrations demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died while in police custody, escalated into violent clashes in Nairobi's central business district on Thursday.  The protests disrupted scheduled parliamentary proceedings and raised urgent questions about police…
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A pregnant woman's tragic miscarriage while in police custody has ignited a national uproar, prompting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) to call for an immediate and thorough investigation.  The incident occurred in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after the woman, seven months…
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The Kenyan government's proposed enhancements to internet surveillance are generating significant controversy, raising alarms about potential infringements on privacy and freedom of speech.  The catalyst for this debate is the allocation of Sh100 million in the 2025/26 budget for the…
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President William Ruto's recent appointment of new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson, has ignited a legal and political firestorm. A Gazette Notice dated June 10 formally announced the appointments, swiftly…
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Mounting public outrage and international scrutiny are intensifying pressure on the Kenyan government to ensure accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and farmer who died while in police custody.  The controversy centres around Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat,…
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The death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, allegedly at the hands of police officers, has triggered a wave of public outrage and renewed calls for justice in Kenya.  In response to the incident, human rights activists have initiated legal proceedings against Deputy Inspector General of…
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Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki, the Kenyan police officer and celebrated musician known as Samidoh, is under scrutiny as the National Police Service (NPS) has initiated disciplinary actions against him, citing desertion from duty.  The move follows his failure to report to his new post after being…
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Kenya's education sector faces growing concerns over the reliability of student data as the government transitions from the National Education Management Information System (Nemis) to the new Kenya Education Management Information System (Kemis).  An audit report has revealed significant…
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Since assuming office in September 2022, President William Ruto has significantly reshaped Kenya’s foreign policy, drawing criticism for its increasingly assertive and transactional approach.  Once regarded as a stabilising force in East Africa, Kenya now finds itself at odds with several…
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The village of Kakoth is grappling with the sudden death of Albert Ojwang, a young farmer and former teacher, after he was taken into police custody last Saturday.  Ojwang's death has ignited grief and raised questions about accountability within the close-knit community, where he was viewed…