7 h. ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Olympic runner Benard Kibet Koech of Kenya suspended for suspected doping

Olympic runner Benard Kibet Koech of Kenya suspended for suspected doping  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago Sun sets on refugees in Uganda, Kenya as UN body runs out of food and cash

Sun sets on refugees in Uganda, Kenya as UN body runs out of food and cash  The EastAfrican

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2 w. ago NYS scandal case against former PS Lillian Omollo, 36 others back in court Thursday

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 3 – The long-running corruption case involving former Youth and Gender Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and 36 others returns to court on Thursday for further mention, as the prosecution awaits the status of a related appeal. The case, listed as ACC No. 10 of 2018, stems from the infamous National Youth […] The post NYS scandal case against former PS Lillian Omollo, 36 others back in court Thursday appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenyan Inflation Remains Below 5% for Longest Run in 15 Years

Kenyan Inflation Remains Below 5% for Longest Run in 15 Years  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason”

A Kenyan citizen has taken legal action to compel the government to conduct the next General Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, claiming this is the constitutionally mandated date under the 2010 Constitution. Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, filed the petition at the Milimani High Court, warning that failing to hold the election on that date would violate multiple provisions of the Constitution — including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1). Voter Rights at Risk Mangla argues that Kenya faces a real threat of constitutional violations if authorities do not act promptly to prepare for the 2026 polls. “Time is running out because the nation has only The post Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Peter Salasya Speaks Out on Violent Arrest, Blasts Top Police Chiefs

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya did not hold back as he sharply criticized top police officials just a day after securing his release on cash bail. Speaking to a crowd in Limuru, Kiambu County, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Salasya accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin of misusing taxpayer money by deploying dozens of officers to arrest him. The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) legislator, who has declared his intention to run for president in 2027, warned the police leaders to respect the constitutional independence of their offices. He urged them to resist political interference and uphold The post Peter Salasya Speaks Out on Violent Arrest, Blasts Top Police Chiefs appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago BAL's Tylor Ongwae inspired by hometown heroes in Kenya's running Mecca of Eldoret

BAL's Tylor Ongwae inspired by hometown heroes in Kenya's running Mecca of Eldoret  MSN

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last month Foreign runners flock to Kenya for elite training and unmatched trails

Foreign runners flock to Kenya for elite training and unmatched trails  Daily Nation

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