Gatete Njoroge
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Interior CS Murkomen says gov't to intervene after Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda
The Law Society of Kenya, Amnesty International Kenya and Vocal Africa, in a joint letter to the Uganda High Commissioner in Kenya, Ambassador Eunice Kigenyi, have demanded the immediate release of the two. The organisations have further demanded legal representation and communication with their fam...
Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo abducted in Uganda
The two, who had joined National Unity Platform Presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s campaign trail on Tuesday, were reportedly forced into a vehicle and their phones switched off.
Family seeks Gov't help in bringing body of Kenyan officer in Haiti
Still in shock following the revelation at a high-level meeting on Haiti held in New York, the family, which sued the government over a lack of information on his whereabouts, wants the government to bring his remains back home for burial.
‘I walk by faith, not sight’: Ruto urges churches to support his development agenda
While maintaining that no amount of criticism or attacks from opposition will deter his zeal to make Kenya a first-class state, Ruto told the naysayers that development projects such as affordable housing, construction of markets and the country’s economic stability w...
IPOA launches Ksh.13 billion, 5-year plan to strengthen police accountability
But with only 21 per cent funding and presence in just nine regions out of 3,000 police facilities, IPOA admits its success will hinge on adequate resources amid growing demands for justice over police brutality.
CCTV gaps blamed for delay in lawyer Mbobu’s murder probe
Speaking on Sunday, Murkomen condemned the murder, noting that unlike in the case of slain MP Ongondo Were—where CCTV footage captured suspects trailing him—detectives have found little to work with in Mbobu’s case. “It is not easy because the area where this incident happened had no CCTV cameras,”...
Maraga slams Gov't over terrorism charges against peaceful protesters, wants DPP to drop cases
Maraga, who joined human rights activists in court during the hearing of 70 suspects arrested on the June 25th anniversary and Saba Saba protests, urged the ODPP to withdraw what he described as baseless charges.
'We were given Ksh.50,000 upfront': Kenyans reveal to MPs how they were duped into donating kidneys
Two victims, Emmanuel Kipkosgei and Amon Kipruto, who are still nursing the effects of living with one kidney, told MPs that the organ trafficking was a well-coordinated scheme involving multiple hospitals in Eldoret.
Boniface Mwangi officially launches 2027 presidential bid
Mwangi, who made the announcement at Ufungamano House, a venue symbolic of Kenya’s fight for good governance, noted that his decision to run for the top seat is driven by the need to change the status quo and tackle corruption.
Somali Council of Elders Secretary General survives assassination attempt in Isiolo
Hassan, a key advocate for dialogue among Isiolo leaders after a divisive impeachment row between the county executive and MCAs, was attacked by three men on a motorcycle.The incident has sparked concern among residents, who are demanding swift arrests as Hassan recovers in a hospital in Meru....