9 h. ago Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the government to fast-track the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024, and implement comprehensive legal, medical, and administrative reforms to address persistent human rights violations affecting intersex persons in Kenya. In its State of Human Rights Report (Dec 2024 – Dec […] The post Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago Kenya rights index risks downgrade as govt delays key reports

KNCHR urges Kenya to fast-track submission of overdue human rights reports under African Charter and CRPD, emphasizing accountability and protection of vulnerable groups.

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12 h. ago Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest  allAfrica.com

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12 h. ago Kenya's 5G Data Usage Nears 40GB And Exposes A New Layer Of Heavy Demand

Kenya's 5G Data Usage Nears 40GB And Exposes A New Layer Of Heavy Demand  TechTrendsKE

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12 h. ago Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Violations of Economic, Social, and Cultural (ECOSOC) rights accounted for the largest share of complaints received by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) over the past year, according to the State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025. The Commission documented 2,848 complaints, highlighting persistent gaps in the realization of […] The post Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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13 h. ago 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression and human rights abuses. The group, led by activists Julius Kamau and Odhiambo Ojiro, was dispersed by officers in uniform and plain […] The post 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago 6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC

6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC  People Daily

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16 h. ago Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted

Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day. By midday, however, no demonstrations had begun. Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and several other urban centres reported an unusually slow start to the day, with many […] The post Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria has defended the government’s decision to sell 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom, insisting the move is aimed at unlocking funds for major infrastructure projects while shielding Kenyans from additional tax burdens. Speaking at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Molo, Kuria said the sale has […] The post Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago DCI Arrests Man Accused of Forging Documents to Seize Sh200mn Karen Land

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man accused of forging documents to fraudulently take ownership of a parcel of land worth Sh200 million in Nairobi’s Karen area. The suspect, identified as Benick Otieno Okombo, was seized by officers from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) following […] The post DCI Arrests Man Accused of Forging Documents to Seize Sh200mn Karen Land appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Tanzania’s government has declared that nationwide anti-government protests planned for today will be unlawful, warning that participation could amount to an “attempted coup,” as heavy deployments of security forces were reported across major cities. The demonstrations were called by activists and opposition groups to coincide with the anniversary of mainland […] The post Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies

NAIROBI, Kenya — Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has raised alarm over what he has termed as persistent threats to the independence and effectiveness of Kenya’s accountability institutions, citing inadequate funding, weak implementation of recommendations and growing political interference. Omondi, who chairs the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), spoke Monday during the release […] The post Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 h. ago MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Ministry of Health has released the full 37-page agreement on the Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, making the document publicly accessible for the first time. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Ministry said the publication was done “in line with Article 35 on Access […] The post MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has asserted that election theft in Kenya is “an impossibility,” citing strengthened transparency measures, improved technology and strict audit trails that the commission deployed in the November 27 by-elections. Speaking during a post-election debrief with stakeholders, Ethekon defended the credibility of […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all records relating to the leasing of four public sugar companies within 21 days, warning that failure to comply could trigger criminal prosecution. In a notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the PS must provide […] The post Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago Peak Power Surge: Kenya Power Records Historic 2,439 MW Demand as Industrial Growth and Efficiency Drive Economic Expansion

Peak Power Surge: Kenya Power Records Historic 2,439 MW Demand as Industrial Growth and Efficiency Drive Economic Expansion  Serrari Group

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47 h. ago 100 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released After Days in Captivity

The pupils, who were abducted by armed gangs commonly referred to as bandits, were freed following a coordinated security operation involving local authorities, community leaders and federal security agencies.

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