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Jacinta Mutura

Toothless: NCIC on the spot for failing to check hate speech

On Thursday, the commission cancelled for the third time the release of the State of Cohesion report. Failure to secure convictions has reinforced perception that it is falling short of expectations.

Toothless: NCIC on the spot for failing to check hate speech

Court bars government, Telcos from unlawful internet shutdowns

Court bars government, Telcos from unlawful internet shutdowns

Garissa family demands justice after kin abducted by armed men on highway

Garissa family demands justice after kin abducted by armed men on highway

UN flags rising cases of child abuse in Kenya, urges government action

UN flags rising cases of child abuse in Kenya, urges government action

Attorney General defends Kenya's human rights record

Kenya has come under renewed international pressure to address a wide range of human rights violations as the United Nations Human Rights Council issues recommendations.

Attorney General defends Kenya's human rights record

Government orders shutdown of 23 TV stations over betting ads violation

This action comes weeks after the BCLB shut down several unlicensed betting sites in a continued crackdown aimed at curbing illegal gambling activities.

Government orders shutdown of 23 TV stations over betting ads violation

Conclave begins as world waits for new pontiff

133 cardinals must reach two-thirds majority to elect Pope. Faithful await leader to guide Church through global challenges.

Conclave begins as world waits for new pontiff

Church at crossroads as cardinals to select tradition or change

The next pope will define not just the future of the church but its very identity. The election of a new pope is expected to take about five days.

Church at crossroads as cardinals to select tradition or change

Cardinal Njue misses conclave due to health issues

The Archdiocese of Nairobi has confirmed that John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, will not take part in the upcoming papal conclave.

Cardinal Njue misses conclave due to health issues

Insurance firms push for higher compensation for policy holders

Stakeholders in the insurance sector are advocating for increased compensation for policyholders in the event that an insurance company collapses.

Insurance firms push for higher compensation for policy holders

PLO Lumumba rallies youth for revolution against corruption, tribalism

In a speech at an event that brought together civil societies, youth leaders and human rights players, Professor Lumumba called on the youth to ‘stand up and fight for their country’.

PLO Lumumba rallies youth for revolution against corruption, tribalism

Trapped abroad, silenced at home: the agony of job-seeking Kenyans

For thousands of Kenyans, both at home and overseas, Labour Day is not a moment of recognition but a grim reminder of unfulfilled promises, systemic abuse, and state failure.

Trapped abroad, silenced at home: the agony of job-seeking Kenyans

Betting sector takes action to curb addiction with new rules

Association of Gaming Operators has implemented advanced age-verification systems to ensure that individuals under the age of 18 are blocked from accessing gambling platforms.

Betting sector takes action to curb addiction with new rules

Moment Pope Francis kicked former President Uhuru out of his own office

The former President shared a hearty experience he had with the Holy Father during his visit to Kenya in 2015.He said he left an indelible mark on him, a lesson in humility and service.

Moment Pope Francis kicked former President Uhuru out of his own office

Kenya to miss papal conclave as Cardinal Njue exceeds voting age limit of 80 years

Kenya will not participate in the election of a new pope by the College of Cardinals at the Vatican.

Kenya to miss papal conclave as Cardinal Njue exceeds voting age limit of 80 years

Pope Francis' last wish: Burial outside St. Peter's Basilica in simple earth tomb

Pope Francis to be buried on Saturday outside St. Peter’s Basilica in a simple earth tomb as per his final wish

Pope Francis' last wish: Burial outside St. Peter's Basilica in simple earth tomb

Goodbye Pope: Pontiff hailed as moral icon and voice of the voiceless

Senator Edwin Sifuna said Francis was a “proper sinner’s Pope” and was his favourite.

Goodbye Pope: Pontiff hailed as moral icon and voice of the voiceless

Attacks on journalists raise concern over media censorship in East Africa

There is growing concern over media censorship, intimidation, and attacks across the East African region as human rights violations continue to rise.

Attacks on journalists raise concern over media censorship in East Africa

Crackdown on State critics: The new ties that bind EAC countries

Widespread human rights violations have been reported in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Crackdown on State critics: The new ties that bind EAC countries

How desperate youth have been trapped in global web of illicit organs trade

What appeared looked like a promising opportunity for quick cash has turned into a lifetime of health complications and regret.

How desperate youth have been trapped in global web of illicit organs trade

Pressure mounts for parliament to reject Gender CS nominee

Hannah Cheptumo blamed femicide victims claiming young women fall prey chasing money. Rights activists say blaming victims empowers killers and trivializes women’s pain.

Pressure mounts for parliament to reject Gender CS nominee

Government moves to silence Standard Group in licence row

There is a blatant attempt by the government to gag the Standard Group by revoking all broadcasting licences that were legally issued to the company.

Government moves to silence Standard Group in licence row

Body of girl burned after refusing to marry man, 55, to be exhumed

The body of a minor allegedly killed in Wajir County for refusing to be married off to a 55-year-old man will be exhumed on Tuesday.

Body of girl burned after refusing to marry man, 55, to be exhumed

'Sex for grades': Tales of university students forced into abusive transactional relationships

Sexual relationships with lecturers, student poverty, and weak policies are to blame for a surge in Gender Based Violence and femicide across Kenyan universities.

'Sex for grades': Tales of university students forced into abusive transactional relationships

Police struggle to cope with rising gender violence, femicide cases

The National Police Service has acknowledged that it is overwhelmed and ill-equipped to effectively respond to the increasing number of GBV cases, including femicide, across the country.

Police struggle to cope with rising gender violence, femicide cases

Civil society warns more Kenyans still enslaved in Myanmar

Nahusom-Kenya has called on the government to urgently establish a Special Inquiry Commission to investigate trafficking of Kenyans to Myanmar and other destinations.

Civil society warns more Kenyans still enslaved in Myanmar

Why gender based violence is on the rise in Kenya

The women MPs noted the current Act does not consider emerging trends in regards to sexual offences and technological advancements.

Why gender based violence is on the rise in Kenya

Shocking report reveals almost half of Kenya's murder victims are female

Nearly half of all murder victims in Kenya are women, new data from the Government Chemist department has revealed.

Shocking report reveals almost half of Kenya's murder victims are female

NGEC demands exhumation of teen killed over forced marriage

The Chairperson of the NGEC, Rehema Jaldesa, has called for the exhumation of the body of a minor who was killed for refusing to marry a 55-year-old man.

NGEC demands exhumation of teen killed over forced marriage

Governor Barasa, regional officials picked to lead ODM team

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has been elected as the chairperson of the ODM regional chairpersons executive committee.

Governor Barasa, regional officials picked to lead ODM team

The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

If there is one thing President William Ruto never runs out of, it’s promises—big, bold, and often bordering on the absurd.

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The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

Ridiculous Ruto: King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

President William Ruto never seems to run out of promises; big, bold, and some bordering on the absurd.

By 2 months ago

Ridiculous Ruto: King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

Gathungu: Bold auditor exposing hidden truths

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu is a force to be reckoned with, a symbol of unrelenting commitment to public accountability.

By 2 months ago

Gathungu: Bold auditor exposing hidden truths

Do more to stop femicide, women demand

Technical Working Group on Gender-Based violence including femicide, is expected to submit a report to President William Ruto on how to tackle the crime.

By 2 months ago

Do more to stop femicide, women demand

A country at war with its children: How State hurts most vulnerable

Kenyan children are facing unprecedented budget cuts that threaten their well being as successive decisions expose the country’s vulnerable.

By 2 months ago

A country at war with its children: How State hurts most vulnerable

Kinuthia Wamwangi: Champion of elderly people welfare, rights

The former Transitional Authority Chairman Kinuthia Wamwangi is emerging as a voice for the rights and welfare of elderly people, who is determined to challenge the deep-rooted discrimination.

By 2 months ago

Kinuthia Wamwangi: Champion of elderly people welfare, rights

Report: Majority of children are exposed to poverty

Only 2.6 million children are covered against poverty project pilot reveals gaps in Kenya’s social protection for children.

By 2 months ago

Report: Majority of children are exposed to poverty

SRC and PSC resolve to put aside long-standing supremacy wars

SRC and the PSC have put aside their long-standing differences in managing the country’s public sector finances.

By 2 months ago

SRC and PSC resolve to put aside long-standing supremacy wars

Mbotela burial in public cemetery sparks debate on honouring icons

Mambo Mbotela’s resting place has ignited conversations about how Kenya commemorates its most revered figures.However, is burial in a public cemetery a mark of neglect?

By 2 months ago

Mbotela burial in public cemetery sparks debate on honouring icons

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

40-year-old Gilbert Kinyua was killed in his hospital bed by a suspected intruder in a psychiatric ward as hospital management, DCI investigate the incident.

By 3 months ago

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

Government to create over 50,000 jobs to boost Nairobi rivers cleanup

The government plans to expand the Climate Works Project by increasing its workforce from the current 20,000 to 50,000.

By 3 months ago

Government to create over 50,000 jobs to boost Nairobi rivers cleanup

City Mortuary: Place of grief to space for push for justice

Bodies of the victims of recent abductions found at the Nairobi Funeral Home. CS Muturi, politicians and human rights activists joined grieving families at the morgue.

By 3 months ago

City Mortuary: Place of grief to space for push for justice

'Nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts', experts weigh in

Dr Lukoye says nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts at some point in their life. "You want to be able to seek help without fear of criminalization," he said.

By 3 months ago

'Nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts', experts weigh in

Grace Njoki's unbearable pain, fight for healthcare justice

Njoki made headlines last week after her arrest at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek treatment. She was accused of causing a disturbance at MoH offices.

By 3 months ago

Grace Njoki's unbearable pain, fight for healthcare justice

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