Koome tells police service commission to prioritise rights-based policing, balance rights to assembly and public order

Koome tells police service commission to prioritise rights-based policing, balance rights to assembly and public order

Chairperson of the Board of Council Linda Bukaya welcomed the guests and expressed appreciation to the Chief Justice and all participants and acknowledged the symbolic importance of the ceremony held at the National Museums Building.

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Catholics in Congo honour anti-graft martyr newly beatified by Vatican, his remains moved to Goma

Catholics in Congo honour anti-graft martyr newly beatified by Vatican, his remains moved to Goma

In the conflict-battered city of Goma, where years of war have increased both desperation and corruption, Kositi’s beatification has eased some of the pain caused by his death. UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’

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Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31

Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31

The death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month has given the protests fresh impetus, fuelling anger against the authorities and bringing hundreds onto the streets.

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Remanded Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s new party People’s Front for Freedom launched

Remanded Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s new party People’s Front for Freedom launched

Besigye, a physician who retired from Uganda’s military at the rank of colonel, is a former president of the Forum for Democratic Change party, for many years Uganda’s most formidable opposition group. He has long been a fierce critic of Museveni, for whom he once served as a military assistant and personal doctor.

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Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties the African nation

Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties the African nation

The Supreme Court majority wrote that their decision on June 23 completely halted Murphy’s ruling and also rendered his decision on the South Sudan flight “unenforceable.” The court did not fully detail its legal reasoning on the underlying case, as is common on its emergency docket.

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Kenya and Tanzania announce they are on verge of completing border demarcation

Kenya and Tanzania announce they are on verge of completing border demarcation

Deputy head of public service Amos Gathecha disclosed that 558 out of the 758-kilometres to be covered, were already reaffirmed save for the remaining 150 kilometres to Vanga, approximately 42 kilometres river line section at Jipe area in Taveta and Lake Victoria section.

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Kenya secures market access in Africa, EU and US with potential to ramp up manufacturing

Kenya secures market access in Africa, EU and US with potential to ramp up manufacturing

Rotich said the Kenya-EU economic partnership agreement (EPA), the Kenya-UK EPA, the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) have opened up vast markets in globally.

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Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar

Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar

The principal secretary, who is also chair of the committee, said the committee handed over Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Monday to the Local Organising Committee and that the other facilities are also ready for the matches.

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Kenyan medics turn to blood separation to reduce maternal mortality during childbirth

Kenyan medics turn to blood separation to reduce maternal mortality during childbirth

Nick Kiptanui disclosed that currently they are able to collect about 250,000 units of blood annually and when combined with components such as fresh frozen plasma, red blood cells and platelets, the quantity increases to 300,000 units. 

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East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show  for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity

East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity

In the past one year, Kenya has witnessed unprecedented incidence of extrajudicial killings, abductions and increased state repression as concerns emerge over contraction of democratic space.

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