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How AI is supercharging digital Gender-Based Violence crisis in Kenya

Various forms of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV), including cyberstalking and cyberbullying, are intended to destroy people’s reputation, credibility, safety and work.

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Family mourns father lured into war that became death sentence

The unfolding war in Russia and Ukraine took away Martin Macharia Mburu, a 39-year-old man who had gone abroad hoping to give his children a better life.

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State clamping down on basic civic rights, new report reveals

National survey shows government is more punitive on online and offline critics. Study reveals perceptions shifting along political allegiance in different counties.

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Women's rights activists call for release of GBV taskforce report

World marks 16-days of Activism Against Gender Violence amid rising cases of abuse. Kenyans want recommendations of a team formed by President Ruto implemented.

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Maraga criticises State for criminalising dissent

Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has accused the government of using Kenya’s justice system to criminalise dissent.

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Samia Suluhu turns on the media after reports on elections violence

Tanzanian government is now shifting blame on the media for what it termed as ‘unfair and unbalanced’ coverage of the violence that led to deaths of hundreds of people.

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Cotu to Murkomen: Deport Chinese man who assaulted Kenyan worker

He added that the assault is a gross violation and dignity of workers’ rights by foreign investors.

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Abductions: Uganda, Kenya draw backlash for rights abuses

President Museveni’s confession to kidnapping two Kenyan activists exposes a breach of international law.

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How EAC leaders are turning to armies for political shield

Legal experts warn that the growing use of military resources could erode civilian control.

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How Oyoo and Njagi survived on ugali and beans for 38 days in Uganda military camp

Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi were abducted in Uganda, held in secret military detention blindfolded and handcuffed

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I have no apology on 'shoot-in-the-leg' order, Ruto says

President Ruto defended the order to the police to shoot and main protestors.

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Trinity of terror: Museveni reveals abducted Kenyans put in fridge

 The Ugandan president defended detaining Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo as a measure against foreign influences.

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Police probe death of 4-year-old allegedly killed by minors in Ongata Rongai

Two minors, aged 12 and 10, tied the boy's hands and legs before throwing him into river.

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Only 90,000 register as voters in a month IEBC

In its one-month status update, IEBC reported that as of October 31, 15,619 transfers and 188 updates had been recorded in the 290 constituency offices countrywide.

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Ruto appoints Faith Odhiambo's replacement in compensation panel

The appointment comes amid mounting criticism from the legal fraternity and human rights organisations over the legitimacy of the selection panel.

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New PBO Act to help Kenya curb terrorism financing, boost NGO accountability

According to PBORA Director General Dr. Laxmana Kiptoo, the plan is part of Kenya’s wider national effort to better regulate the non-profit sector, protect organisations from misuse.

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New law targets mental health in police service

The fight for mental health among police officers has received a major boost after the President assented to the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024.

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New study exposes gaps in media coverage of sexual, gender-based violence

The study report titled Media Framing of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in East Africa, reveals that perpetrator invisibility in coverage of SGBV and femicide perpetuates impunity.

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How new land law may embolden fraudsters, reopen historical wounds

Lawyer warns that commission may be misused to grab land or punish State critics with the legislation likely to open historical wounds and incite communities.

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Mashujaa concert honours Kenya's heroes of freedom and human rights

Among those in attendance was former Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who reminded the gathering of art’s power to shape political consciousness.

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Kenyans in London mourn eulogise Raila Odinga as a towering statesman

The group praised Raila’s courage and lifelong dedication to justice, noting that he endured imprisonment and persecution for the sake of a free and democratic Kenya.

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Why Raila was accorded a state funeral and what it means

President William Ruto declared a state funeral for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the highest honour the nation can accord a citizen.

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Kenya, Africa leaders celebrate Raila Odinga's enduring legacy

News of Raila Odinga's passing sent shockwaves across the country and beyond, as messages of condolence poured in from world leaders, political allies, and citizens.

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Kenya thrown into national mourning, tributes pour over Raila's death

The veteran opposition leader, who spent decades shaping the country’s political landscape, passed away while undergoing treatment in India.

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Gachagua man questions IEBC new kits, voter list credibility

The credibility of the new Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kits and ongoing voter registration have been called into question.

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Breaking point: Struggles driving youth to suicide

Among the common drivers of suicide among the young people include romantic relationships, difficulty in transitioning to adulthood, fragile search for identity, and crushing financial hardship.

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KNCHR: Police lead in violations against human rights defenders

The government was also faulted for its failure to ratify international laws on human rights.

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KWS announces new park entry charges, Nairobi fees triple

It will now cost Kenyans between Sh200 and Sh3,000 to access various parks managed by KWS

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462 deaths: The grim reality of suicide cases

At least 462 people died by suicide between June and August, an average of five lives lost every day.

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Religious leaders join crusade for repeal of law on attempted suicide

The law says any person who attempts to kill himself is guilty of a misdemeanour.

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Power play at the UNGA as Trump's fiery return dominates divided assembly

U.S. President Donald Trump, returning to the global stage with a fiery speech that discredited past administrations, denounced climate change discourse as 'the world’s biggest con'.

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Teachers promised 20 pc? What the law says on allocation of Boma Yangu units

According to the Affordable Housing Regulations, allocation is not a discretionary process tied to specific professions or groups.

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Cotu wants Senate to recall Bill on multinationals

Cotu sought for amendment of the contentious provisions that “unfairly insulate multinationals corporations from accountability.”

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Civil societies and rights groups clash over protests panel

Civil societies and human rights groups have clashed over the Presidential Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots on constitutional requirements.

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Ruto at 3: How freedom of expression has shrunk

Kenyans can no longer protest freely, and social media users now have to weigh the risks of what they post, while media too suffers the crackdown on freedom of expression.

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Nine years of silence as court ruling on Ogiek rights is ignored

Kenya is once again under pressure to honour a landmark ruling by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which ordered reparations for the Ogiek community.

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Ruto's push to protect Big Tech sparks constitutional showdown

The workers accuse the Senate of unconstitutional "legislative capture" alleging it fast-tracked the Bill without public participation after intensive lobbying by Big Tech.

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Governors protest Ruto's digital tendering plan, cite rollout chaos

Governors say rushed e-GP rollout disrupted county services, especially in health and agriculture, risking livelihoods and public trust.

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Runway row puts training of future pilots in jeopardy

Veteran pilots involved in training Kenya’s next generation of aviators have raised alarm over a dispute that could cripple operations at Orly Airpark in Kajiado.

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Cover-ups in prisons deny inmates justice, rights groups warn

Human rights organisations have raised concerns over what they describe as a persistent culture of cover-ups in Kenya’s prisons.

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