5 h. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — South Sudan has dismissed reports that it is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip in the East African nation. In a statement issued Wednesday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the claims as “baseless” and inconsistent with the country’s official […] The post South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp  Radio Tamazuj

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47 h. ago Somalia's president urges return of Jubaland troops who fled to Kenya

Somalia's president urges return of Jubaland troops who fled to Kenya  Somali Guardian

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47 h. ago KHRC protests ‘militarised’ Del Monte operations after twin murders

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned what it terms the “militarisation” of security operations at Del Monte pineapple plantations. The rights agency expressed concern over the situation following the killing of two men in four days in incidents involving police and G4S guards contracted by the company. In […] The post KHRC protests ‘militarised’ Del Monte operations after twin murders appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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49 h. ago Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army

Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army  english.factcrescendo.com

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51 h. ago CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped in to defuse tensions in Siakago, Mbeere North, after violent clashes between rival groups left several people injured and disrupted business. Touring the troubled town on Tuesday, Ruku condemned the unrest and assured affected traders of government support, including compensation for looted […] The post CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 h. ago Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday’s assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made […] The post Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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53 h. ago Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment

The government has rolled out a new online portal aimed at connecting Kenyan youth to jobs, training, and career growth opportunities across the country. President William Ruto officially launched the platform, dubbed “Kuna Form”, on August 12, 2025, during the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County. According to the National Youth Council (NYC), the idea for Kuna Form emerged after repeated concerns from young people who said they struggled to access credible information on available opportunities. “When the National Youth Council interacts with young people, a lot of them say they don’t know how to access opportunities. Under the The post Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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53 h. ago 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month

President William Ruto has set a program to cover 190,000 young Kenyans through savings schemes and startup grants. Speaking on Tuesday, August 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County, Ruto said the government will help these beneficiaries join the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to build financial discipline and secure their future. He explained that about 110,000 young entrepreneurs, roughly 70 from every ward in the country, will each receive Ksh50,000 in startup capital. The funding aims to boost youth-led businesses and drive economic growth from the grassroots up. “I am pleased to report that the first phase of 54,000 young people will receive The post 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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61 h. ago US indicts Haitian gang leader “Barbecue” Cherizier, offers $5 million reward for his arrest

A statement from the US Department of Justice noted that Cherizier had been sanctioned in 2020 because he was responsible for an ongoing campaign of violence, including the 2018 La Saline massacre, in which 71 people were killed, more than 400 houses were destroyed, and at least seven women raped by armed gangs.

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65 h. ago Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine

Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine  Peoples Dispatch

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69 h. ago Scores of bandits killed in air and ground raids, Nigerian military says

Over the past two weeks, armed gangs have targeted nearby settlements, killing scores and kidnapping many more

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2 d. ago Govt to assist families affected by fire in Kiamaiko and Mabatini

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 11 – The government has moved to assist more than 200 families rendered homeless after separate fire incidents at Kiamaiko and Mabatini villages in Mathare, Nairobi, where one person was killed and 200 homes razed. The inferno which burned down 110 houses in Kiamaiko and 101 in Mabatini left many victims stranded […] The post Govt to assist families affected by fire in Kiamaiko and Mabatini appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Senior Jubaland Police Commander Killed in Clashes With Federal Forces Near Kenya Border

Senior Jubaland Police Commander Killed in Clashes With Federal Forces Near Kenya Border  Garowe Online

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3 d. ago Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival

Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has strongly condemned the assault on content creator Bella Comedy during the Kutit Festival at the Carnivore Grounds over the weekend. “I have watched a deeply disturbing video of the incident. We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, any act of violence, harassment, or assault against women and girls,” said the CS. Cheptumo noted that such actions are criminal and also absolute contraventions of the constitutional fundamental rights and freedoms. “Such acts are not only criminal but also a direct violation of the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in our The post Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Mbadi reaffirms Govt’s commitment to compensate protest victims

Mbadi clarified that the program will also include compensation for police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty while maintaining law and order during the demonstrations

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