3 d. ago Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi has accused Meta of enabling state repression after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania. The activist warned the move shields government abuses from public scrutiny and suppresses dissent ahead of planned anti-government protests. Sarungi, a prominent voice documenting alleged human rights violations, […] The post Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Humanists actively urge people in Kenya to unite to end violence against women and girls

Humanists actively urge people in Kenya to unite to end violence against women and girls  Pressenza - International Press Agency

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5 d. ago Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI Survey: Private Sector Activity Surges to Five

Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI Survey: Private Sector Activity Surges to Five-Year High  Dawan Africa

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6 d. ago ICC Formally Ends Kenya Inquiry But Still Tracking Two Fugitives

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially closed its investigation into Kenya, drawing to a close a long-running chapter that once placed the country at the center of global justice debates. But the case is by no means complete. The Court is still pursuing two fugitives who are alleged to have tampered with witnesses, keeping alive one unresolved strand of a saga that dominated Kenya’s political and legal landscape for years. On November 27, 2023, the Office of the Prosecutor announced that it had completed its investigations into the Kenya situation. The declaration formally wrapped up the active ICC probe The post ICC Formally Ends Kenya Inquiry But Still Tracking Two Fugitives appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Kenya activist Lumumba urges experts to develop roadmap for renewable energy in Africa

Kenya activist Lumumba urges experts to develop roadmap for renewable energy in Africa  The Nation Newspaper

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1 week ago Kenya Launches 16 Days of Activism with Elders’ Pledge to End FGM and Child Marriage

Kenya Launches 16 Days of Activism with Elders’ Pledge to End FGM and Child Marriage  Dawan Africa

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2 w. ago President Ruto Affirms Uganda’s Uninterrupted Access to the Sea, Dismissing ‘Naysayers’

President Ruto emphasized that Uganda’s access to the sea through Kenya is not under threat, noting that both governments were actively strengthening the very corridors critics claimed were in jeopardy.

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2 w. ago Kenya activates emergency response after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia

Kenya activates emergency response after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia  Citizen Digital

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2 w. ago Boniface Mwangi turns to public crowdfunding for 2027 State House bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 20 – Presidential hopeful and activist Boniface Mwangi is now asking Kenyans to help fund his 2027 campaign, saying public support is the only way he can stay safe and remain in the race. Mwangi claims he is forced “to move with a full security and media team” due to threats from […] The post Boniface Mwangi turns to public crowdfunding for 2027 State House bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago National hospitals receive 8 WHO ambulances to aid maternal health

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Kenya’s national referral hospitals have received eight fully equipped emergency ambulances from the World Health Organization (WHO) to aid the country’s emergency response and maternal health systems. The ambulances—part of a broader 14-unit consignment handed over to President William Ruto at State House Nairobi on Wednesday—will strengthen ambulance coverage for […] The post National hospitals receive 8 WHO ambulances to aid maternal health appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Gen Z protests: Kenya authorities paid trolls to threaten activists, Amnesty says

Gen Z protests: Kenya authorities paid trolls to threaten activists, Amnesty says  BBC

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3 w. ago Shakira Wafula quits from Maraga’s Presidential Campaign team

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 17 – Social activist Shakira Wafula has resigned as Secretary of David Maraga’s Presidential Campaign Political Committee. In a statement posted on her social media pages cited differences in foundational values and priorities as the reason for stepping down from Maraga’s team. “After careful reflection, I have chosen to resign from my […] The post Shakira Wafula quits from Maraga’s Presidential Campaign team appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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 ‘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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4 w. ago Teachers agree to SHA transition from December 1, technical team in place

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 — Teachers’ unions have agreed to transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover effective December 1, following a series of consultative meetings with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei announced the activation of a Joint Technical Committee comprising representatives from TSC, the Kenya […] The post Teachers agree to SHA transition from December 1, technical team in place appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago China Mobile activates 2Africa East submarine cable segment in Kenya

China Mobile activates 2Africa East submarine cable segment in Kenya  Telecompaper

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4 w. ago Kenya: Museveni Brands Kenyan Activists 'Riot Experts' After 38

Kenya: Museveni Brands Kenyan Activists 'Riot Experts' After 38-Day Detention  allAfrica.com

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