Court frees Boniface Mwangi as terrorism charges collapse

Despite the DCI's public claims, the charges presented in court were narrow in scope and did not include terrorism.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Rayvon Kipng'eno 19 days ago

CEO dies following alleged forced hospital admission in Nairobi

The family of Susan Kamengere is demanding answers after she died under unclear circumstances at a hospital in Nairobi, barely a day after she was forcibly taken from her Kileleshwa home.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 22 days ago

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Cover-up claims as civil society details Saba Saba crackdown horror

Civil society groups under the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) have accused state operatives of running a covert crackdown during the Saba Saba protests that left 38 people dead.

By Benard Orwongo, Emmanuel Kipchumba 24 days ago

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Another Kenyan dies in the hands of police, yet again

Julia Wangui Kariuki, also known as Njoki, died under mysterious circumstances last Friday hours after her admission to the Nanyuki Women's Prison.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 26 days ago

Saba Saba victims died from gunshots, postmortems show

According to the families and human rights activists, the deceased were unarmed civilians, most of them from informal settlements in Nairobi.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 29 days ago

Families of missing DCP officials in agony over their whereabouts

The family in agony after Wanjiku Thiga, the youth leader of the Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, was rearrested on Friday, moments after being granted bail by the Kiambu Law Courts.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and George Njunge 1 month ago

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Ndiang'ui Kinyagia's puzzle

Ndiang'ui Kinyagia who went missing on June 21 is a shaken man after he resurfaced in court on Thursday.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Ndiang'ui's case exposes unlawful tracking of citizens by police

On Saturday, 21 June, Ndiang'ui Kinyagia left behind his gadgets - including phones and laptops - at his Kinoo home and vanished.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Opposition wants Murkomen ousted over hawker's killing by police

Opposition leaders have demanded the resignation of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen over the death of 22-year-old Boniface Kariuki.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Where is Ndiang'ui?

Blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia has been missing since June 21, when armed officers believed to be from the DCI reportedly stormed his Kinoo residence.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Rights groups condemn arrest of three human rights activists

The organisations condemned what they termed as arbitrary, unjustified arrests designed to intimidate human rights advocates and shrink civic space in the country.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Blogger Ndiang'ui missing one week after alleged raid by police

One week since the mysterious disappearance of Ndiangui Kinyagia, a 35-year-old IT expert and blogger behind the X account Daguin Dd, his whereabouts remain unknown.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Mother in anguish after son's alleged abduction by DCI

IT expert was picked up last Saturday by people believed to be from the DCI. Ndiangu'i Kinyagia is linked to mobilsation of Gen Z protesters for June 25th.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

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A year of silence for kin missing their loved ones

In the aftermath of the Gen Z protests, dozens of youths were abducted. For some families, they have not seen their relatives for 12 months now.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Report exposes systemic police abuses in 2024 youth protests

A new report has exposed widespread human rights violations committed by security forces during the 2024 Gen Z-led protests.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Outrage grows over police violence ahead of Wednesday demos

Recent killings of unarmed youths by police have sparked nationwide outrage.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

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How DIG Lagat has been cornered over Ojwang's death

Lagat was summoned by Ipoa to shed light on what he knows about blogger's death in a cell.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Lagat to shed light on Ojwang's killing

Lagat has been implicated in the killing and was a person of interest as the complainant. Twenty officers and four civilians have been questioned with several being arrested.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Mukhwana: I was following my boss' orders

To facilitate the act, Mukhwana claims he was given Sh 2,000 to give remandees. The money was allegedly used to buy alcohol for the inmates who were assigned the task.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Veteran lawyer urges formation of truth commission over Ajwang murder

Veteran lawyer John Khaminwa has called for the urgent establishment of a Truth and Accountability Commission in the wake of the death of Albert Ojwang.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Finance Bill 2025 site: Activists demand the release of Rose Njeri

The branding and IT specialist is being accused of encouraging Kenyans to reject the Bill. Rights groups said the arrest signals a trend of criminalising digital civic engagement.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Catholic church calls for inquiry into the deaths of two priests

The Catholic Church is demanding a full investigation into the deaths of two priests who died under unclear circumstances this month.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Engineers raise concerns over substandard cement in the market

This, the engineers warned, points to a potential disaster in the construction industry if urgent action is not taken.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Police deny involvement in Juja MP abduction, investigations ongoing

The National Police Service has distanced itself from claims that it abducted Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Kenyan scout leaders receive global recognition in U.S. ceremony

Two senior Kenyan scout leaders have received international recognition for their exemplary service to the young people.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

House committee to investigate Juja MP abduction

IG Kanja stated that attempts by investigators to access Juja MP George Koimburi for a statement had been blocked by his family.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Irene Githinji 2 months ago

Juja MP fights for his life after abduction

Juja MP George Koimburi was found unconscious in a coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu County, hours after he was reportedly picked up by individuals believed to be police officers.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

'Kenya is committed to regional security'

Kenya is committed to peace and security across the East African region, with the government pledging continued support for collective efforts aimed at addressing cross-border threats.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

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Mwangi details three days of torture, abuse in Tanzania

Rights activist Boniface Mwangi, has broken his silence following his release from detention in Tanzania, recounting a harrowing ordeal of torture and intimidation.

By Joackim Bwana and Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Protests mount as activists seek answers on Mwangi's detention

The fate of Boniface Mwangi, a human rights activist, remains unknown days after he was arrested in Tanzania, as pressure mounts on Tanzanian authorities to disclose his whereabouts.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

PS Omollo urges elected leaders to champion peace and justice

Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo has urged leaders from Coast to embrace unity, proactive leadership and collaborative governance.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Civil society groups decry escalating human rights violations across East Africa

Activist Njeri Mwangi stated what she termed as recent related patterns of violence across the African continent, citing the continued brutality of the Museveni regime in Uganda.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Triple-decker beds rolled out to decongest prisons

Triple-Decker Bed Campaign rolled out to decongest prisons.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Meru brothers' termites dispute ends in tragedy

The quarrel, which began over termites, ended with one brother dead and the other severely injured.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Digital predators exploit children with disabilities in Kenya, says new report

A new report reveals children with intellectual disabilities are increasingly being targeted by digital predators.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

'We held hands waiting to die': Father recounts horror of Mathare fire

The fire, which started shortly after midnight, consumed a one storey residential iron-sheet houses and two churches, killing five people, including two children.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Ex-Nairobi police boss Kibuchi dies after illness

Former Nairobi Provincial Police Officer (PPO) Anthony Kibuchi, a veteran law enforcement officer with a career spanning over three decades, passed away on Tuesday.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Concerns over press freedom dominate media summit

Press freedom and the rapidly evolving digital landscape took center stage on Thursday at the annual National Media Summit held in Nairobi.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Budget setbacks cast doubt on online police recruitment drive

Budget uncertainty threatens this year's police recruitment as the NPSC shifts to a digitised system.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

60pc of alcoholic drinks illicit, report shows

The government is losing billions of shillings in uncollected revenue as it continues to lose ground in the battle against illicit alcohol, a new report has revealed.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago