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DPP protests as ISIS-linked doctor accused of plotting anthrax attack set to be freed

The doctor jailed over links to ISIS and plotting a bio-chemical attack in the country is counting days to his freedom, after the magistrate court staff withheld his file for over a year. ​ The doctor jailed over links to ISIS…

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Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Stephen Munyakho, Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years freed, Foreign Affairs PS Singoei confirms; he had been convicted of manslaughter. ​ Stephen Munyakho, Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years…

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Pres Ruto: Police will not take responsibility for Gen Zs killed, injured during protests

President William Ruto has maintained that police will not take responsibility for protesters killed or injured during demonstrations. ​ President William Ruto has maintained that police will not take responsibility for protesters killed or injured during demonstrations. Read More

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Activist Boniface Mwangi arrested

Activist Boniface Mwangi arrested from his home in Lukenya, Machakos, his wife, Njeri says he is being taken to DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road; reason for arrest unclear. ​ Activist Boniface Mwangi arrested from his home in Lukenya, Machakos, his wife,…

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Why William Ruto’s fears could turn into absolute truth

Today, youthful Kenyans summon the courage of not only imagining but placing the presidents image in a coffin, looking pretty dead. ​ Today, youthful Kenyans summon the courage of not only imagining but placing the presidents image in a coffin, looking…

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Ndiang’ui mystery deepens as LSK seeks to grill blogger

Ndiangui reportedly went missing in June under mysterious circumstances and later resurfaced at the Milimani High Court. ​ Ndiangui reportedly went missing in June under mysterious circumstances and later resurfaced at the Milimani High Court. Read More

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‘We are not worried,’ new IEBC team dismisses 2027 rigging fears

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon urges politicians to shut vote-rigging claims, calls for calm ahead of 2027 polls, says commission ‘not worried. ​ IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon urges politicians to shut vote-rigging claims, calls for calm ahead of 2027 polls, says commission…

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Phoebe Asiyo: The story of Kenya’s first woman elder

Born in 1932, the daughter of a pastor, Asiyo was raised in a missionary centre where she went against the mores of her time by attending Gendia Primary School in Karachuonyo. ​ Born in 1932, the daughter of a pastor, Asiyo…

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How six-month old baby was skinned, eyes gauged and killed by mentally-ill mother

The infant suffered multiple severe injuries including removal of the left eye, burn-like injuries, complete skin removal from the left foot, facial swelling, and signs of strangulation. ​ The infant suffered multiple severe injuries including removal of the left eye, burn-like…

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President Ruto’s ‘shoot in the leg’ order puts Kenya on the brink, experts warn

Rutos order for police to shoot protesters in the legs sparks warnings from lawyers, activists and IPOA, who say the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse. ​ Rutos order for police to shoot protesters in the legs sparks warnings from lawyers,…