Relatives of slain marathoner Agnes Tirop, human rights activists protest hearing delays

Relatives of slain marathoner Agnes Tirop, human rights activists protest hearing delays

Earlier on, Corporal Ndeto had informed the court that the accused person was still on the run, but expressed optimism that the law would soon catch up with him.

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Baby diapers choke Migori as Lake Victoria region in Kenya registers high fertility rates, rapid urbanisation

Baby diapers choke Migori as Lake Victoria region in Kenya registers high fertility rates, rapid urbanisation

NEMA, as an environmental watchdog, has also been active in creation of awareness of the risks posed by wanton diaper discharge. In some instances it has collaborated with county government to address the diaper menace through public education on sanitation and hygiene.

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Fresh round of dissent breaks out in Kenya as public protests protection of senior police officer implicated in murder

Fresh round of dissent breaks out in Kenya as public protests protection of senior police officer implicated in murder

A government pathologist has refuted the police’s account that the blogger’s injuries were self-inflicted, saying the deceased had “head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault.”

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Over-burdened with foreign debts, Kenya banks on diaspora remittances to power the economy

Over-burdened with foreign debts, Kenya banks on diaspora remittances to power the economy

Remittances remain a cornerstone of Kenya’s foreign exchange and household incomes. In 2024, inflows hit $4.945 billion – equivalent to 4.1 per cent of GDP – underscoring their vital role in sustaining livelihoods and stimulating local economies.

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Vehicles burnt in protests as pressure piles on senior police to quit over death of blogger

Vehicles burnt in protests as pressure piles on senior police to quit over death of blogger

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority watchdog has launched an investigation, while the European Union and the United States have called for a transparent probe into the blogger’s death.

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Futile UN peace plan for Haiti is promoting gang violence that has displaces 1.3 million people

Futile UN peace plan for Haiti is promoting gang violence that has displaces 1.3 million people

Haiti has been experiencing a resurgence of violence since mid-February. According to the IOM, while Port-au-Prince remains the epicentre of the crisis with 85 per cent controlled by gangs, violence extending beyond the capital has intensified in the past few months.

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Under pressure Kenya President Ruto finally concedes blogger died ‘at the hands of police’

Under pressure Kenya President Ruto finally concedes blogger died ‘at the hands of police’

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority, the police watchdog, has launched an investigation and on Wednesday named five police officers who arrested Ojwang in Homa Bay County and escorted him to Nairobi’s central police station.

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More US cities brace for bloody protests against Trump immigration orders as Los Angeles placed under curfew

More US cities brace for bloody protests against Trump immigration orders as Los Angeles placed under curfew

California Governor Gavin Newsom, widely seen as preparing for a presidential run in 2028 and the state of California sued Trump and the Defence Department on Monday, seeking to block the deployment of federal troops. Trump in turn has suggested Newsom should be arrested.

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Service delivery: Kenyan minister locks public servants out of office for reporting to work late

Service delivery: Kenyan minister locks public servants out of office for reporting to work late

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, briefing the press outside the Uhuru na Kazi Building, Mombasa, after an impromptu visit to assess civil servants’ performance.

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Central Bank of Kenya cuts key rate marginally to provide further support to wobbly economy

Central Bank of Kenya cuts key rate marginally to provide further support to wobbly economy

The East African country’s public finances have been under strain because of heavy debt repayments and revenue underperformance.

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