… regard for traditional ethnic dividing lines.But it came at a price: some 62 people died during weeks of protests in June and July 2024, and another 65 died during anniversary protests in the same period the following year, according to the Independent Police Oversight Authority …
The gun used to kill Rex Masai, the bullet that struck him and the spent cartridge were never recovered, IPOA investigator told a Nairobi court on Monday, as the inquest heard how a compromised crime scene and lack of police cooperation has left the killing unsolved two years lat …
… Banks are regulated by the Central Bank, universities by the Commission for University Education, police by IPOA, military by the military Police, the executive arm of government by, among others, the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General, technical education by CIDACC, an …
… Subscribe to our newsletterJustice Kigen was the second candidate to appear before the JSC as it seeks to fill a Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim on December 17, 2025.Former IPOA chair Anne Makori was the first to be interviewed. …
… Mugo’s brother, added: “The brotherhood and what happened outside Ishiara Level 4 Hospital will forever remain a testimony.” Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku led a government delegation in condemning the killing, calling on the Independent Police Oversight Authority …
Prof Anyang' Nyong'o's "Road to Singapore" proposes a longer development story as Kenya moves beyond Vision 2030, arguing that nations transforming into high-income societies require sustained continuity and disciplined implementation across generations, not just new plans. The article notes Kenya has had multiple development initiatives and changes in government without achieving productive depth expected of an industrial society.
Prof Anyang' Nyong'o's "Road to Singapore" proposes a longer development story as Kenya moves beyond Vision 2030, arguing that nations transforming into high-income societies require sustained continuity and disciplined implementation across generations, not just new plans. The article notes Kenya has had multiple development initiatives and changes in government without achieving productive depth expected of an industrial society.
A High Court judge will rule next Friday on a petition challenging the removal of 35 victims of abduction and enforced disappearance from a compensation list for anti-government protest victims. The petitioners accuse the Makau Mutua-led Panel of Experts of unlawfully excluding these victims and subjecting them to a new authentication process, while the KNCHR has backed the petition.
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
An IPOA forensic expert told the court that police delayed taking the late Albert Ojwang to Mbagathi Hospital by 24 minutes on June 8, 2025, after departing Central Police Station where he had allegedly been assaulted, with CCTV footage showing the vehicle arrived at the hospital at 1:35 a.m., where Ojwang was pronounced dead on arrival.
An opinion piece argues that the Kenyan government has failed to address issues raised by young people since the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, instead resorting to intimidation and silencing critics. The writer contends that ongoing problems including corruption, punitive taxes, and police brutality persist due to lack of government goodwill.
The government has paid Ksh.448 million in compensation to 348 Kenyans under a protest victims compensation framework, with 500 more victims expected to receive compensation in the coming week, according to Professor Makau Mutua, chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.
President William Ruto criticized The Standard Media Group on X, describing its headlines as "extortionist propaganda" and alleging a five-day campaign against his administration. Legal scholars, human rights organizations, and the Kenya Union of Journalists condemned the attack as an attempt to undermine media independence.
Family and residents held a candlelight vigil in Kakamega on the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests to honour Caroline Shiramba and other victims killed during nationwide demonstrations that left more than 60 people dead. The family renewed calls for justice, saying they had received no satisfactory answers about their daughter's death.
Maurice and Alice Shiramba, parents of 34-year-old Caroline Shiramba who was killed by a stray bullet during the 2024 youth-led protests in Kakamega town, are urging President William Ruto to fast-track state compensation for families who lost loved ones in the deadly demonstrations.
Two years after Gen-Z protests in June 2024 that resulted in dozens of deaths, families of police violence victims say President Ruto's announcement of 2 billion shillings to compensate 1,100 affected people is insufficient and avoids accountability. According to the Independent Police Oversight Authority, 62 people died during the initial protests and 65 during anniversary protests in 2025, though rights groups estimate the toll is higher and say police were responsible.
As Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 2024 deadly protests against the Finance Bill, survivors and families of victims gathered at a church service to remember those who died. Survivors, some permanently injured, say their only remedy now is compensation as they wait for justice.
A panel chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua has unveiled a compensation framework for victims of protest-related violence, detailing amounts eligible victims may receive. The panel has set aside Ksh.2 billion for compensation payments and published eligibility criteria and application guidelines ahead of the second anniversary of the June 25 protests.
An IPOA investigator told a Nairobi court that the gun, bullet, and spent cartridge used to kill Rex Masai during the June 20, 2024, Finance Bill protests were never recovered, with a compromised crime scene and lack of police cooperation leaving the inquest unsolved two years later.
An opinion piece argues that the fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that killed 16 students exposes gaps in regulatory oversight of basic education institutions. The author calls for stronger enforcement of standards by the Educational Standards and Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC) and other oversight bodies to prevent future catastrophes.
Court of Appeal judge Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain neutral and be guided by facts and law in any election-related disputes involving the President that reach the Supreme Court, where he is seeking appointment. He acknowledged public concerns about his past legal representation of Ruto but argued that many judges previously worked as advocates and questioned why concerns focused on only one client.
One of two people shot dead by police during protests over health services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, has been laid to rest. The family of Morris Mugo, 31, is demanding justice and compensation, while the Public Service Cabinet Secretary called for IPOA investigations into the killing.