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Anglo Leasing, a synonym for grand theft in Kenya, is a scandal that is still very much alive, spanning two decades and two administrations, with billions in shady deals siphoning public finances into unknown accounts. While some of the…
For years, American PR firm v-Fluence has worked with a network of players in the agrochemical industry to ensure that the use of harmful chemicals in various countries, including Kenya continues. Despite mounting evidence of the harm…
For years, American PR firm v-Fluence has worked with a network of players in the agrochemical industry to ensure that the use of harmful chemicals in various countries, including Kenya continues. Despite mounting evidence of the harm…
Ali* grew up in Mombasa, the coastal paradise known for its sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warm sunshine. For most, the city represents an escape but for Ali, a young gay man of Arabic descent, this paradise holds a darker reality.…
When President William Ruto took office in 2022, he vowed that no extrajudicial killings would occur under his administration. Barely a year into office, at least 53 Kenyans were killed, allegedly by police officers, during protests in…
Key Findings Dubai Unlocked, an investigation by Africa Uncensored, OCCRP, and more than 70 other media outlets globally, reveals how the emirate’s status as a global financial hub has made it an attractive destination for investment,…
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei’s murder was reported to have been about a conflict over land ownership. Her attacker, Dickson…
Kenya’s legacy as a state is deeply intertwined with Jomo Kenyatta’s influence on the nation. Kenya’s founding president died on 22 August 1978 in his sleep at State House, Mombasa. Kenyatta is generally typecast as the “father of the…
In June and July 2024, East Africa experienced waves of protests, notably in Kenya, where large-scale youth-led demonstrations erupted in response to the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The demonstrations were part of a broader effort to…
By Steve Otieno Initially dismissed as stubborn and then labelled as mad, Abdi Mohamed’s journey into depression and drug abuse began with fractures in his family. Where he was once embraced with love and admiration, he found himself…
A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. There are widespread frustrations that President William Ruto…
Public protests in Kenya have often been criminalised, leading to brutal police crackdowns. This played out in recent protests against the cost of living in Kenya, and amid an attempt by the government to introduce new taxes. The police…
Kenya’s contentious 2024 Finance Bill was passed at the third reading on 25 June 2024, prompting historical protests which saw protesters force their way into the Parliament buildings. President William Ruto has stated that he will not…
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass…
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The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) today announced three winners of the prestigious Knight Awards in recognition of the journalists’ exceptional impact and commitment to uncovering wrongdoing. John-Allan Namu, a reporter and…
By Owaahh In November 1999, Dr Margaret Ogola, a renowned Kenyan author and paediatrician, walked onto a podium in Geneva, Switzerland. She was there to receive an award, the World Congress of Families (WCF) Award for Humanitarian Service,…
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the…
A nationwide survey of 1300 Kenyans between ages 18-27 looked into the attitudes of Gen-Z towards work, how to make money and their ambitions. High internet penetration and a tough economic environment are reshaping how young Kenyans think…
Addiction is a trap, as many caught in its clutches can testify. It is a perpetual chase, with fleeting highs and enduring lows, and the more it devastates a community, the more those who abuse it seek solace in it. As a result, the…
In Kenyan law, drug traffickers and addicts receive the same punishment – a prison sentence. Some are calling for this to change, as addicts need rehabilitation that they can’t get in prison. Should drug addiction be treated as a disease?
Joseph Ogutu, University of Hohenheim Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country’s population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture. Since 1948, Kenya’s…
By Shrijan Raj Pandey On April 15, 2023, Azza Abdul-Rehman, a 22-year-old medical student at the University of Medical Science and Technology in Khartoum, Sudan, was sleeping after preparing the whole night for her seventh-semester final…
