Tag: kenya
How Kenyan Police concealed killings of anti-government protesters
Nineteen-year-old Charles Owino was killed by a gunshot to the head during anti-government protests near Nairobi in July,…
Kenya: Ruto acknowledges Police abuse of power amid rising abduction concerns
For the first time, President William Ruto has publicly admitted to instances of power abuse by Kenya's security…
Kenya cancels deals with Adani amid U.S. fraud charges
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the cancellation of multimillion-dollar agreements with Indian billionaire…
Kenya probes alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
The Kenyan government has launched an investigation into the alleged abduction of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye,…
Kenya’s supreme court reinstates 2023 finance law
Kenya's Supreme Court has overturned an Appeals Court decision that previously invalidated the 2023 Finance Law, marking a…
Amnesty International calls for death penalty abolition in three African countries
Amnesty International has called on Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Gambia to officially abolish the death penalty, urging them to…
Tensions escalate in Kenya over deputy President’s impeachment
Supporters and critics of Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, clashed on Friday, October 4, 2024, during public forums…
Kenyan lawmakers push for Deputy President Gachagua’s impeachment
Kenyan lawmakers are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of undermining the…
Kenya to seek public input on new revenue legislation
Kenya’s Finance Ministry will solicit public input on new legislation aimed at increasing revenue and addressing economic challenges,…
Kenya’s Ruto making friends abroad and enemies at home
Ruto is facing searing criticism two years on from his election win. Kenya's President William Ruto campaigned…
Kenya: Pro- and anti-government protesters clash in Nairobi
Anti-government protesters clashed with a pro-government group in Nairobi on Tuesday, resulting in the burning of a motorcycle…
Kenyan President Ruto dismisses all cabinet members amid protests over high taxes
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the dismissal of nearly all his Cabinet ministers,…