3 d. ago Ignore claims that newly elected Kenyan MP David Ndakwa is dead

Ignore claims that newly elected Kenyan MP David Ndakwa is dead  Africa Check

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2 w. ago ‘Misleading and Sensational’: Mudavadi Defends Kenya–Saudi Labor Migration After NYT Abuse Exposé

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended Kenya’s labor migration program to Saudi Arabia following a damning exposé by The New York Times that detailed widespread abuse of Kenyan migrant workers. Appearing before the National Assembly, Mudavadi rejected claims that the government had enabled or turned a blind eye to exploitation, describing the accusations as “misleading, careless and sensational.” “The administration of President William Ruto has taken bold, deliberate and forward-looking steps to safeguard our people abroad,” he said. Mudavadi argued that Kenya has invested heavily in ensuring safe migration channels, adding, “We have built clear, structured pathways that ensure The post ‘Misleading and Sensational’: Mudavadi Defends Kenya–Saudi Labor Migration After NYT Abuse Exposé appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenyan economist, citizens react to claims CBK will print KSh 5,000 notes: "It's a bad idea"

Kenyan economist, citizens react to claims CBK will print KSh 5,000 notes: "It's a bad idea"  MSN

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2 w. ago Chaos in Senate as Khalwale Ejected Over Uhuru Intervention Claims

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale was dramatically ejected from the Senate chambers on Tuesday evening after claiming that former President Uhuru Kenyatta intervened to secure the release of two Kenyans activists previously detained in Uganda. The confrontation erupted after Khalwale likened the fate of Kenyans stranded abroad to the case of political activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were arrested in Uganda. He accused the current government of doing nothing about the matter. “On this issue of these children who are locked up out of the country, they are no different from the two Kenyan political activists who were locked The post Chaos in Senate as Khalwale Ejected Over Uhuru Intervention Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Bob Njagi claims Kenyan govt partnered with Uganda to abduct him: "They've been collaborating"

Bob Njagi claims Kenyan govt partnered with Uganda to abduct him: "They've been collaborating"  MSN

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3 w. ago Bob Njagi claims Uganda deployed troops in Kenya against Gen Z demos: "Dressed in police uniform"

Bob Njagi claims Uganda deployed troops in Kenya against Gen Z demos: "Dressed in police uniform"  MSN

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3 w. ago Activist Bob Njagi Links Kenya, Tanzania to Coordinated Arrests in Uganda

Kenyan human rights activist Bob Njagi, who was detained for 38 days in Uganda, has accused the country’s Special Forces Command of arbitrary arrests and abuses, calling on regional governments to take urgent action to protect human rights. Njagi spoke to journalists on Wednesday about harsh detention conditions and what he called politically-motivated arrests, saying over 150 remain in custody without trial. “The son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is undertaking these crimes against humanity. They have been carried out at the Special Forces Command Centre in Kasese, which serves as a training ground for the presidential security team. They consider themselves next The post Activist Bob Njagi Links Kenya, Tanzania to Coordinated Arrests in Uganda appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo speak: 'Our 38 days in Museveni’s fridge'

Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo speak: 'Our 38 days in Museveni’s fridge'  Daily Nation

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3 w. ago ‘Our Ugandan captors beat us, then gave us painkillers’: freed Kenyan activists

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 — Two Kenyan activists detained in Uganda for more than a month have revealed chilling details of their ordeal, saying they were beaten during interrogations and handed painkillers between interrogation sessions. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo recounted how they were blindfolded, chained, and repeatedly assaulted […] The post ‘Our Ugandan captors beat us, then gave us painkillers’: freed Kenyan activists appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Ignore fake graphic claiming Kenyan governor Stephen Sang will be arrested for misappropriation of funds

Ignore fake graphic claiming Kenyan governor Stephen Sang will be arrested for misappropriation of funds  Africa Check

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3 w. ago Old false claim resurfaces: Kenyan government not planning to implant microchips in newborn babies

Old false claim resurfaces: Kenyan government not planning to implant microchips in newborn babies  Africa Check

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3 w. ago Health Concerns, Safe House Stay: Njagi and Oyoo Speak After Ugandan Detention

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who spent 38 harrowing days in detention in Uganda, fell seriously ill during their confinement and required a week-long stay in a military hospital, it has now emerged. After their hospital discharge, authorities moved the duo to a safe house, where they stayed for three days before being transferred on Thursday in preparation for their release on Friday night. Upon arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday afternoon, Njagi and Oyoo confirmed they would first undergo medical check-ups before publicly discussing the full extent of their ordeal. According to Norbert Ochieng, Oyoo’s The post Health Concerns, Safe House Stay: Njagi and Oyoo Speak After Ugandan Detention appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Museveni: We put Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in the fridge

Museveni: We put Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in the fridge  Daily Nation

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4 w. ago Uganda President Yoweri Museveni admits Kenyan activists were arrested and held in 'the fridge'

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni admits Kenyan activists were arrested and held in 'the fridge'  BBCKenyan activists freed after monthlong Uganda abduction  DWKenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After 39 Days in Ugandan Custody  X

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last month Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After 38 Days in Uganda

Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After 38 Days in Uganda  Dawan Africa

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last month Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo freed after diplomatic pressure on Uganda

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo freed after diplomatic pressure on Uganda  Daily Nation

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