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State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
What is the value of a human life and how should victims of wrongful deaths caused by state officers be compensated?
By 1 month ago
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.
By 1 month ago
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.
By 1 month ago
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.
By 1 month ago
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.
By 2 months ago
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
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City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.
By 3 months ago
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
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With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.
By 3 months ago
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
What is the value of a human life and how should victims of wrongful deaths caused by state officers be compensated?
By 1 month ago
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.
By 1 month ago
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.
By 1 month ago
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.
By 1 month ago
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.
By 2 months ago
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Premium
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.
By 3 months ago
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Premium
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.
By 3 months ago
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
What is the value of a human life and how should victims of wrongful deaths caused by state officers be compensated?
By 1 month ago
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.
By 1 month ago
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya’s counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.
By 1 month ago
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.
By 1 month ago
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government’s response to public dissent.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.
By 2 months ago
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Premium
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.
By 3 months ago
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Premium
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.
By 3 months ago
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
What is the value of a human life and how should victims of wrongful deaths caused by state officers be compensated?
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
State violence victims deserve more than just a few millions
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
While participating in and promoting paid sex remains a moral debate, let us all draw the line that those who participate must be protected from harm and guaranteed their rights.
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
This week, several people arrested during the June-July protests - including boda boda rider, and security officers - were charged in Kenya's counterterrorism Kahawa Law Courts.
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedom
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Hot on the heels of last week's policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the IPOA, released its extensive report on the June and July public protests this week.
By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOA
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot, and mass arrests have raised serious concerns about the government's response to public dissent.
By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizens
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Wednesday night rains washed away the stench of pungent tear gas across several towns, but the devastation and trauma caused by hours of confrontation remains.
By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago
Lessons for Kenyans and police after June 25th bloody protests
Premium
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Tuesday's street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence.
By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago
City anarchy showed how quickly chaos can fuel instability in Kenya
Premium
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
As East Africa's Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region's top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing.
By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago
With dwindling global funding, Africa should chart a bold path
Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society
World Press Freedom Day and the Media Council Annual Summit this week highlighted the resilience of Kenya's fourth estate.
By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago
Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society
What ails majority of Kenyan families and how we can fix it
The world marks the United Nations International Day of Families,Thursday May 15. How can we ensure we all stay focused on what ails the Kenyan family and not be hijacked by foreigners?
By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago
What ails majority of Kenyan families and how we can fix it
Don't "move on" after injustice since that is the end of society
Allowing serious crimes to go unresolved will only further fuel the dangerous "aura for aura" narratives and the rising arguments.
By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago
Don't "move on" after injustice since that is the end of society
Parallels between Butere Girls and US varsity students' battle
While some attempted to downplay the danger of using state security agencies to muzzle the Butere Girls High recently, most recognised the threat it posed to our academic and artistic freedoms.
By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago
Parallels between Butere Girls and US varsity students' battle
Pheroze must be proud of Butere girls' spine to express themselves
Pheroze believed advocates must challenge misgovernance, corruption and impunity. His arguments were consistently morally anchored in constitutional and rule of law principles.
By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago
Pheroze must be proud of Butere girls' spine to express themselves
Nduta and many women are mere mules in drug trafficking network
I held my breath for Margaret Nduta Macharia (37) on Monday morning. Ms Nduta faces death by lethal injection following her conviction for drug trafficking in Vietnam.
By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago
Nduta and many women are mere mules in drug trafficking network
What Dutch royal couple's visit portends for Kenya's justice bid
The Dutch constitution has protected the freedom of expression, assembly and association, prohibited the death penalty and declared that all are equal under the law since 1983.
By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago
What Dutch royal couple's visit portends for Kenya's justice bid
You can withdraw from ICC, but dictators will pay for their sins
The moment all authoritarians dread showed up this week.
By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago
You can withdraw from ICC, but dictators will pay for their sins