2 h. ago One dead in Kenyan protests over death of blogger in custody

One dead in Kenyan protests over death of blogger in custody  Reuters

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3 h. ago Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody

Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody  Yahoo

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3 h. ago Kenyan lawmakers oppose tax authority's bid for unrestricted data access

Kenyan lawmakers oppose tax authority's bid for unrestricted data access  Reuters

Politics

8 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.

Culture

10 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.

Politics

10 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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10 h. ago OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Taalam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Taalam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 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.

Politics

11 h. ago Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role

The Kenyan government has firmly denied allegations suggesting its involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that it is not supplying arms to either side of the warring factions. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, dismissing the claims as “false and misleading.” His statement came in response to a recent investigative exposé aired by a local media outlet, which implied Kenya had a covert role in fueling the bloody conflict in Sudan. Mwaura clarified that Kenya’s role in Sudan is entirely diplomatic and geared toward peacebuilding. He said the country remains focused on mediating between the The post Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

11 h. ago Healthcare crisis: The high costs that crush Kenyan families

Healthcare crisis: The high costs that crush Kenyan families  Daily Nation

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23 h. ago Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time

Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time  AFP Fact Check

Politics

23 h. ago Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention

Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention  BBCKenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNKenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated  AP NewsKenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody  The GuardianProtests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPRKenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg.comKenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger's death  DWKenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

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25 h. ago Kenya’s peacebuilding efforts hold valuable lessons for the rest of the world, but gaps remain

Kenya’s peacebuilding efforts hold valuable lessons for the rest of the world, but gaps remain  The Conversation

Politics

26 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.

Politics

26 h. ago EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising

The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has shocked the conscience of the nation. It is a tragedy that demands more than words—it demands justice. It demands accountability. And above all, it demands truth. Albert, a young Kenyan with nothing more than a phone and an opinion, died under the watch of those entrusted […] The post EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Society

26 h. ago China Will Open the Tariff Gates, But Can Africa Leverage This?

China Will Open the Tariff Gates, But Can Africa Leverage This?  The Kenyan Wall Street

Politics

27 h. ago ‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down

‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down  Business Insider Africa

Politics

27 h. ago (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing

The wife of deceased Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang has called for justice for his death while in police custody. “I blame the police because they were supposed to protect him and Albert was in their hands,” Ojwang’s wife said. “If you are in police custody, this [is] somewhere you are supposed to be protected and […] The post (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago 42 Kenyan Courts Connected to Virtual Hearings through CA–Judiciary Partnership

42 Kenyan Courts Connected to Virtual Hearings through CA–Judiciary Partnership  We are Tech

Sport

28 h. ago Kenya Police FC boss Munga elated to topple Gor Mahia: 'Best thing ever for Kenyan top

Kenya Police FC boss Munga elated to topple Gor Mahia: 'Best thing ever for Kenyan top-flight  Flashscore.com

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