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Month: December 2025

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Report: Kenya’s safe-haven status at risk amid rising repression

Lobby group CIVICUS raises alarm over Africas wave of cross border crackdown on activists in 2025, decries lack of safe havens for rights defenders, journalists, and opposition.​ Lobby group CIVICUS raises alarm over Africas wave of cross border crackdown on activists…

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Maasai Mara: The deadliest assault on world’s eighth wonder

A long-running land ownership battle involving Narok governors brother is latest threat.​ A long-running land ownership battle involving Narok governors brother is latest threat. Read More

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Lobby groups accuse Havi of malicious attacks on Judiciary

CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or withdrawn, damaging the reputation of the offices they occupy.​ CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or…

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Citizenship for sale: The ID scandal

When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement for issuing national identity cards in Northern Kenya, many in the region breathed a sigh of relief.​ When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement…

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Triple threat of HIV, teen pregnancies and violence threatens Kenya’s youth

Telling youths that ARVs are free without telling them the burden of having the HIV infection is a serious problem that should be addressed.​ Telling youths that ARVs are free without telling them the burden of having the HIV infection is…

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The Ritz Carlton: High-end luxury resort stirring up rage in the Mara

The Ritz-Carlton safari camp has become a battleground between a community that insists its protecting the Mara and capitalists who believe in bringing in tourism dollars.​ The Ritz-Carlton safari camp has become a battleground between a community that insists its protecting…

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Veteran actor, writer and lecturer David Mulwa is dead

Veteran Kenyan actor, writer and university lecturer David Mulwa dies while receiving treatment.​ Veteran Kenyan actor, writer and university lecturer David Mulwa dies while receiving treatment. Read More

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The mystery gold exports to UAE

Kenya is exporting up to 42 tonnes of gold to the United Arab Emirates a rise of almost 13 tonnes from last year.​ Kenya is exporting up to 42 tonnes of gold to the United Arab Emirates a rise of almost…

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Israel issues travel advisory for citizens in Tanzania ahead of anticipated protests

Israel issues travel advisory to its citizens in Tanzania, urges them to avoid gatherings, stock up on essentials and exercise caution on December 9 as demos are anticipated.​ Israel issues travel advisory to its citizens in Tanzania, urges them to avoid…

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Suspect health deal: Why Ruto-Trump data agreement raises eyebrows

Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for Sh200 billion investments. Experts warn Kenya got the short end of the stick and should renegotiate it.​ Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for…