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Ruthless President: Democracy at risk as critics say State is out to suppress dissenting views

Critics of Kenya Kwanza government decry rising intimidation, shrinking democratic space. Government says its upholding law, fighting graft and warns against incitement and unrest. ​ Critics of Kenya Kwanza government decry rising intimidation, shrinking democratic space. Government says its upholding law,…

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Gachagua says life in danger, alleges murder plot

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges plot to murder him, criticises police for trailing his convoy Sunday; claims state planning to disarm, withdraw licenses of his private security. ​ Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges plot to murder him, criticises police for trailing…

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Captured Justice: Kenya’s risky slide into legalised repression as politics undermines the Judiciary

Experts warn of a country hurtling toward autocracy as allies of power walk free while critics are shackled in swift convictions. ​ Experts warn of a country hurtling toward autocracy as allies of power walk free while critics are shackled in…

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Kalonzo calls for political tolerance, condemns Karua’s deportation

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for political tolerance and respect of divergent opinions and convictions. ​ Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for political tolerance and respect of divergent opinions and convictions. Read More

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One man show: Koskei firms his grip on parastatals’ operations

 Kosgey’s accusers claim he has been using the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) to advance his interests. ​  Kosgey’s accusers claim he has been using the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) to advance his interests. Read More

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Salasya’s lawyer says MP detained without being charged

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is yet to be informed of the reasons behind his arrest on Friday, his lawyer Kennedy Echesa has said. ​ Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is yet to be informed of the…

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Are police trained to kill? Magistrate’s ‘advice’ to activist sparks debate

Over 60 people were killed by the police during the Gen Z protests while 600 protestors were arbitrarily arrested and detained.UN highlighted significant human rights issues. ​ Over 60 people were killed by the police during the Gen Z protests while…

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MP Salasya arrested, detained at Nairobi Central police

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was on Friday arrested in Nanyuki and brought to Nairobi for questioning. ​ Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was on Friday arrested in Nanyuki and brought to Nairobi for questioning. Read More

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Why Gachagua withdrew petitions challenging impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua withdraws two petitions challenging his impeachment, says they have been overtaken by events. ​ Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua withdraws two petitions challenging his impeachment, says they have been overtaken by events. Read More

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High Court halts UDA disciplinary case against Senator Orwoba

Senator Gloria Orwoba was set to be grilled on May 16, 2025. ​ Senator Gloria Orwoba was set to be grilled on May 16, 2025. Read More