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Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.
By 1 month ago
Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
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Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
Once again, human rights violations scarred many lives and tested our national conscience over 2025.
By 1 month ago
Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
A High Court ruling this week declaring safe abortion a constitutional right has massive implications for hundreds of thousands of women and girls with unintended pregnancies.
By 1 month ago
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
The ruling stems back to a ban arbitrarily placed on reproductive health care services provided by Marie Stopes International Kenya.
By 1 month ago
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
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Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
After months of a court stay, the President’s Panel of Experts to compensate victims of state violence during public protests has been struck down.
By 2 months ago
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Oxfam’s report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza’s vision if implemented.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
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Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
The release of two investigative reports into technology-enabled state surveillance and violence against critics of the state reminds us of a disturbing reality.
By 2 months ago
Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
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Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
The 27th November by-elections have all the signs of a mini general election.
By 2 months ago
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
The escalation of repression by Tanzania against the public, journalists and human rights defenders sadly seems to be extending even to those without a voice or a vote.
By 3 months ago
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Described by his old friend Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o as “the return of the lion to the mountain,” Raila Amolo Odinga’s death has left Kenya transfixed and in deep reflection.
By 3 months ago
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Nairobi South Ward MCA Waithera Chege’s reading of a motion this week to commemorate the life of late Pheroze Nowrojee.
By 3 months ago
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on September 29, seven by-elections set for November 27, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on.
By 4 months ago
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
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Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.
By 1 month ago
Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
Premium
Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
Once again, human rights violations scarred many lives and tested our national conscience over 2025.
By 1 month ago
Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
A High Court ruling this week declaring safe abortion a constitutional right has massive implications for hundreds of thousands of women and girls with unintended pregnancies.
By 1 month ago
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
The ruling stems back to a ban arbitrarily placed on reproductive health care services provided by Marie Stopes International Kenya.
By 1 month ago
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
Premium
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
After months of a court stay, the President’s Panel of Experts to compensate victims of state violence during public protests has been struck down.
By 2 months ago
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Oxfam’s report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza’s vision if implemented.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Premium
Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
The release of two investigative reports into technology-enabled state surveillance and violence against critics of the state reminds us of a disturbing reality.
By 2 months ago
Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
Premium
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
The 27th November by-elections have all the signs of a mini general election.
By 2 months ago
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
The escalation of repression by Tanzania against the public, journalists and human rights defenders sadly seems to be extending even to those without a voice or a vote.
By 3 months ago
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Described by his old friend Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o as “the return of the lion to the mountain,” Raila Amolo Odinga’s death has left Kenya transfixed and in deep reflection.
By 3 months ago
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Nairobi South Ward MCA Waithera Chege’s reading of a motion this week to commemorate the life of late Pheroze Nowrojee.
By 3 months ago
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on September 29, seven by-elections set for November 27, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on.
By 4 months ago
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
Premium
Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.
By 1 month ago
Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again
Premium
Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
Once again, human rights violations scarred many lives and tested our national conscience over 2025.
By 1 month ago
Human rights violations happen when citizens choose to be silent
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
A High Court ruling this week declaring safe abortion a constitutional right has massive implications for hundreds of thousands of women and girls with unintended pregnancies.
By 1 month ago
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
The ruling stems back to a ban arbitrarily placed on reproductive health care services provided by Marie Stopes International Kenya.
By 1 month ago
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
Premium
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
After months of a court stay, the President’s Panel of Experts to compensate victims of state violence during public protests has been struck down.
By 2 months ago
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Oxfam’s report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza’s vision if implemented.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Premium
Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
The release of two investigative reports into technology-enabled state surveillance and violence against critics of the state reminds us of a disturbing reality.
By 2 months ago
Unchecked State surveillance curtails freedom of expression
Premium
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
The 27th November by-elections have all the signs of a mini general election.
By 2 months ago
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 race
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
The escalation of repression by Tanzania against the public, journalists and human rights defenders sadly seems to be extending even to those without a voice or a vote.
By 3 months ago
Tanzania's political instability risks spreading in the region
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Described by his old friend Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o as “the return of the lion to the mountain,” Raila Amolo Odinga’s death has left Kenya transfixed and in deep reflection.
By 3 months ago
To honour Raila, we must defend human rights, uphold rule of law
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Nairobi South Ward MCA Waithera Chege’s reading of a motion this week to commemorate the life of late Pheroze Nowrojee.
By 3 months ago
Why Pheroze Nowrojee deserves a Nairobi road named after him
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on September 29, seven by-elections set for November 27, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on.
By 4 months ago
Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
The ruling stems back to a ban arbitrarily placed on reproductive health care services provided by Marie Stopes International Kenya.
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
New ruling on safe abortion paves way to lower maternal deaths
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
A High Court ruling this week declaring safe abortion a constitutional right has massive implications for hundreds of thousands of women and girls with unintended pregnancies.
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
How latest ruling on safe abortion will help address maternal deaths
Premium
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
After months of a court stay, the President's Panel of Experts to compensate victims of state violence during public protests has been struck down.
By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago
Let KNCHR lead compensation bid for police brutality victims
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
Oxfam's report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza's vision if implemented.
By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza must review the tax regime for hustlers to thrive
How Malindi runway can unlock Kenya's next chapter of growth
Opinion
By Isaac Kalua Green
14 mins ago
Recycled tax relief and politics of pretence to hoodwink voters
Opinion
By Gitobu Imanyara
34 mins ago
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
Environment & Climate
By Josphat Thiong'o
34 mins ago
Why have we prioritised the wrong projects?
Opinion
By Mutahi Mureithi
54 mins ago
Why State must engage Russian envoy urgently
Opinion
By Thomas Musau
1 hr ago
Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
2 hrs ago