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Uganda Faces Sharp Criticism from Amnesty for Targeting Legal Teams

The international human rights organization, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, characterizing the incident as “unlawful and egregious.” Karua, who serves on the legal team representing the detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly apprehended on June 22 at…

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Former Fafi MP Abdikarim Osman urges support for president Ruto’s second term, while incumbent MP Salah Yakub conditions support on development delivery.

Former Fafi Member of Parliament Abdikarim Osman has urged residents of Fafi and the North Eastern region to support President William Ruto for a second term, citing various development projects and reforms implemented by the Kenya Kwanza government. Osman praised projects including the Wajir Airport, the Garissa–Tana Bridge, the reopening of the Garissa passport office,…

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Senate Committee Recommends Legal Action Over Wajir County’s Unremitted Sh732 Million Staff Deductions

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has recommended investigations and legal action against Wajir County officials for failing to remit statutory staff deductions worth over Ksh 732 million. The session, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, established that the county has failed for several years to remit pension contributions and other statutory deductions to…

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Security concerns rise in Tana River amid renewed fears of ethnic clashes

Security agencies in Tana River County have intensified operations in Bangale and Biyagadud areas following recent incidents that have reignited fears of renewed ethnic conflict in the region. The latest tension emerged after hundreds of residents stormed Bangale Police Station and freed a suspect accused of inciting hostility between the Wardey and Degodia communities. Police…

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Ruto’s major development projects seen as part of his 2027 political strategy

President William Ruto is increasingly banking on the implementation of major infrastructure projects across the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and Nyanza regions as he seeks to strengthen his political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Among the flagship projects are the Rironi–Mau Summit highway, estimated to cost approximately KSh 110 billion, and the extension…

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ADC opposes subdivision of 250,000 acres of public land in Tana River

The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) has strongly opposed a proposal to subdivide and allocate 250,000 acres of public land under its management in Garsen Constituency, Tana River County, citing ongoing investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). While appearing before the Parliamentary Lands Committee, Agriculture Principal Secretary…

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People with disabilities in Garissa empowered with political inclusivity training

People living with disabilities (PWDs) in Garissa County have received vital training regarding their inclusion in political spaces and leadership opportunities. Speaking during an event organized by the office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Garissa County, the IEBC Election Officer for Garissa Town, Mr. Abdi Yunis Mohamed, clearly explained the registration process…

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