2 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 h. ago Police shot man dead during protest in Kenyan capital over blogger's death

Police shot man dead during protest in Kenyan capital over blogger's death  Anadolu Ajansı

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5 h. ago One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

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7 h. ago Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – A man identified by witnesses as a hawker selling masks to demonstrators was shot dead by police outside Imenti House in Nairobi on Tuesday, during protests demanding justice for blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last week. The shooting was captured live on mobile phones by […] The post Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space

New Delhi, India June 17 – India is set to deploy its own constellation of surveillance satellites aimed at tracking and monitoring foreign satellites that may be spying on the country. The ambitious project, led by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is nearing finalisation and will be entirely developed within India, senior officials from the […] The post India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17—Civil society leaders, prominent lawyers and political figures are demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody—calling his decision to “step aside” a hollow gesture. Outrage has grown since Monday when Lagat issued […] The post “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University

Cambridge, UK, June 17 – Dr Natalya Din-Kariuki, a Kenyan-born scholar, played a pivotal role in Migrant Forms: Creative Futures, a symposium held at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. The one-day event brought together global artists, academics, writers, and chefs to examine how migration intersects with art and knowledge-making. The symposium also served as a […] The post Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Mudavadi tells off global community for undermining African peace strategies

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16— Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned the international community against pursuing unilateral approaches to conflict resolution in Africa, cautioning that such efforts risk undermining regional mechanisms dedicated to securing lasting peace—particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Rwanda […] The post Mudavadi tells off global community for undermining African peace strategies appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship

 NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16- The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced the selection of 41 “outstanding young Kenyan leaders” for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The selected fellows will participate in a six-week academic and leadership program at top U.S. universities and leadership institutes […] The post 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’

Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has cautioned President William Ruto’s administration against misreading the silence of Kenya’s youth as contentment, warning that a political storm is quietly brewing beneath the surface. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Poghisio said the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to grasp the gravity of the message delivered by Gen Z protesters during the mass demonstrations of June 2024. Those protests, which forced the government to momentarily backtrack on several unpopular policies, were a wake-up call the administration has chosen to ignore, he said. “Gen Zs may be quiet and The post Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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16 h. ago Murkomen Announces Sweeping Police Reforms, Including CCTV, Digitized OBs & Ethics Training

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a sweeping overhaul of the National Police Service (NPS), unveiling a raft of bold reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement. A key highlight of the reforms is a new directive requiring the installation of CCTV surveillance systems in all police stations across the country. Speaking during his State of the Nation address on Monday, June 16, 2025, Murkomen revealed that the government plans to install CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations over the next two years. The nationwide rollout, he explained, is designed to restore public The post Murkomen Announces Sweeping Police Reforms, Including CCTV, Digitized OBs & Ethics Training appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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16 h. ago ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto following his controversial remarks that appeared to reject the possibility of handing over power to the Opposition. Karua reminded the president that the Kenyan Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity; transferring power is not a favor, it is a legal and democratic requirement. Karua on Monday, June 16, 2025, accused Ruto of violating the spirit of the Constitution and using inflammatory rhetoric to intimidate the public. Her response came a day after President Ruto made contentious comments during a rally in Lugari, Kakamega County, on The post ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has finally bowed to pressure and stepped aside to allow for independent investigations into the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. Lagat announced his resignation in a statement, saying he was relinquishing his role in order to protect the integrity of the […] The post DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows

NAIROBI, Kenya June 14 – The father of Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old Kenyan blogger who died in police custody, has made a powerful public appeal, demanding answers from Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat—the man whose complaint led to his son’s arrest and eventual murder in police custody. “I should see or hear from him […] The post “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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35 h. ago Gachagua urges families of Gen Z protest victims to stay away from commemoration march

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged families of Gen Z protest victims killed last year to stay away from the commemoration march set for Wednesday next week. Speaking on Monday during an interview with a vernacular station Gachagua claimed there is a sinister plot to harm those who show […] The post Gachagua urges families of Gen Z protest victims to stay away from commemoration march appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago For the unkind things he has said about me, I won’t answer him publicly: Kindiki to Kalonzo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to refrain from making public attacks against him, stating that he will not be drawn into political back-and-forth out of respect for their long-standing relationship. In a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, Kindiki said he harbors […] The post For the unkind things he has said about me, I won’t answer him publicly: Kindiki to Kalonzo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago Mount Kenya University Kigali Transforms into Independent Institution with Prof. Kabaji as Chancellor

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Mount Kigali University has officially transitioned into an independent institution with the appointment of Prof. Egara Kabaji as its founding Chancellor. Mount Kigali University is the successor of Mount Kenya University–Kigali Campus, which has been operating in Rwanda. The announcement was made by Prof. Simon Gicharu, the Chairman of the […] The post Mount Kenya University Kigali Transforms into Independent Institution with Prof. Kabaji as Chancellor appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Police sources told Capital FM News that the prosecution will seek to […] The post Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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