Kenya
British Soldiers Continue to Use Sex Workers in Kenya
A recent investigation by the British Army has found that some soldiers stationed at a training base in Kenya are still using sex workers, despite a ban on the practice. The British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) has been under scrutiny for its soldiers’ behavior, with allegations of misconduct and exploitation of local women. The […]
Refugees in Kenya Face Severe Food Aid Cuts Amid Global Funding Shortfalls
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced drastic cuts to food aid for refugees in Kenya due to significant reductions in global aid, including major funding cuts from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The WFP’s operations supporting refugees in Kenya are under immense strain, with available resources stretched to their limits, forcing […]
CHAN 2024: Kenya Bans Vuvuzelas, Whistles, and Other Items from Stadiums
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya has announced a list of prohibited items for fans attending matches at stadiums during the tournament, which will run from August 2 to 30, 2025. In a move aimed at improving security, crowd control, and overall fan experience, the LOC has […]
Kenyan Activist Faces Terror Charges Amid Deadly Protests
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi is due in court on accusations of “facilitation of terrorist acts” during last month’s deadly anti-government protests in which at least 19 people died. Investigators said they had seized phones, a laptop, and notebooks from Mr. Mwangi’s Lukenya home on the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi, and hard drives, computers, […]
Kenya mourns vendor killed by police in protests
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old Kenyan mask vendor killed by police during a rally against police brutality. The funeral took place in his hometown of Kangema, about 100km northeast of Nairobi, Kenya. Kariuki’s death has sparked widespread grief and anger, with many Kenyans demanding justice and accountability from the […]
Eleven Killed as Police Clash with Anti-Government Demonstrators
Eleven people have been killed nationwide during anti-government protests in Kenya on the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising, the country’s police have reported. Fifty-two police officers were injured in the clashes. The protests, which marked the historic Saba Saba Day, have turned into a wider call for President William Ruto to resign. The police […]
Kenyan President Defends Plans to Build $9 Million Church
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his plans to build a large church at the presidential residence in Nairobi, saying he will pay for it himself and has nothing to apologize for. “I am not going to ask anyone for an apology for building a church,” Ruto said on Friday. “The devil might be angry […]
Kenyan Minister Defends Police Action Amid Deadly Protests
Kenya‘s Interior Minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, has defended the police’s actions during Wednesday’s protests, in which at least 10 people were killed and over 400 others injured. Describing the demonstrations as “terrorism disguised as dissent” and an “unconstitutional attempt” to change the government, Murkomen thanked security agencies for their “remarkable restraint amid extreme provocation,” crediting them […]
Kenya Marks Anniversary of Deadly Anti-Government Protests
Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the storming of parliament during anti-government demonstrations in Kenya, last year. Despite fears of state-backed gangs and police violence, protesters gathered in downtown Nairobi, waving Kenyan flags and placards with pictures of demonstrators killed last year. They chanted “Ruto must go,” […]
Kenyan Bystander on Life Support After Police Shooting
A bystander shot by Kenyan police during clashes with protesters in Nairobi was on life support on Wednesday, according to Kenyatta Hospital. The victim, an unarmed man selling face masks, was shot point-blank in the head by a police officer, sparking widespread anger and calls for new protests. William Sigilai, the acting head of Kenyatta […]