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Kenyan jurist Phoebe Okowa established as international law expert

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Phoebe Okowa, a Kenyan professor, has built a career addressing international legal questions including state responsibility, international disputes, environmental protection, and accountability under international law. Through work as an advocate, academic, and member of international legal institutions, she has established herself as one of Kenya's leading experts in international law.

2 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Kenyan jurist Phoebe Okowa established as international law expert

    Phoebe Okowa, a Kenyan professor, has built a career addressing international legal questions including state responsibility, international disputes, environmental protection, and accountability under international law. Through work as an advocate, academic, and member of international legal institutions, she has established herself as one of Kenya's leading experts in international law.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. 14-year-old testifies against police officer in defilement case

    A 14-year-old girl has told a Kakamega court how Lumakanda OCS Wycliffe Kwendo allegedly defiled her at her home on September 26 and offered her Sh20,000. The hearing has centered on establishing the victim's age, a critical factor under Kenya's Sexual Offences Act that determines the sentence if the accused is convicted.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Shakahola forest discovery exposes Kenya's history of deadly cults

    The Standard examines deadly religious movements worldwide and in Kenya, including the 2023 Shakahola forest discovery in Kilifi County and a controversial church in Naivasha that refused conventional medical treatment for children, leading to preventable deaths.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Nyabisase Secondary School faces fresh unrest over exam malpractice

    Nyabisase Secondary School in Kisii County is under scrutiny after learners attacked examination officials and police officers, seized a firearm, and injured a security officer during national examinations. The incident continues a troubled pattern at the school, which saw students set a dormitory ablaze in July 2026 during protests against a new principal's appointment.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. US midterm elections saw Democratic gains across Congress and states

    The recent US midterm elections resulted in Democrats winning contests for both houses of Congress and gubernatorial races from Georgia to California and Oregon, with results described as a referendum on President Donald Trump's brand of politics and sending ripples globally.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Meghan Markle's father arrested in Florida over child sexual abuse material

    Thomas Markle, 82, was taken into custody by FBI agents at his Florida retirement home on Friday, according to reports. The arrest follows investigations in the Philippines and Mexico that allegedly recovered child sexual abuse material from his former residence and a storage unit.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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