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As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent
One of Kenya’s most prominent human rights activists has been released on bail after being charged with unlawful possession ...
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Wetang'ula calls for legal reforms to curb violent protests
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for a review of Kenya’s laws governing protests, citing the recent wave ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN6d
Kenya leader shifts on police violence as protests escalate
When Kenyan President William Ruto took office in 2022, he pledged to end police brutality. Such comments seem a long way ...
The Standard1d
Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest
Moi Tea Girls Secondary School in Kericho was closed indefinitely after students set a classroom ablaze. Other institutions ...
Daily Maverick on MSN10h
Escalating Kenyan unrest marks tense midpoint on road to 2027 elections
Not only are protests in Kenya occurring more often, they are more widespread, spanning regions far beyond the usual centres ...
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Nairobi is locked down as Kenyan police clash with protesters ... - WFMZ
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during the latest anti-government protests, killing 10 people, according to the state-funded human rights commission ...
The Star2d
On the Radar: Activist Mwangi expected in court to face terrorism related charges.
Activist Boniface Mwangi is expected in court in Kahawa West to face terrorism-related charges. Mwangi was arrested on Saturday at his Lukenya home in Machakos Count ...