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Calls for Justice After Mysterious Death in Police Custody The death of Simon Warui while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Mombasa has reignited public outrage and renewed calls for accountability within the National Police Service. Warui, who had been reported missing in Nairobi a week earlier, was later discovered to have […]
The war in Gaza is one of those conflicts that refuses to fade from global headlines, and for good reason. What pains me most is not only the destruction on the ground but also the ugly way it has reshaped international relations. Instead of pulling nations together in search of peace, the war has exposed […]
When a nation’s pot boils over, we must examine the fire beneath it. The 2025 protests in Kenya were not a spontaneous act of rage they were the loud cry of a generation silenced too long. Sparked by years of frustration over corruption, unemployment, economic inequality, and police brutality, the protests largely led by Gen […]
In any vibrant democracy or society seeking change, protests are a familiar sight. Whether it is people demanding justice, better governance, economic reforms, or the protection of rights, mass protests often signal that something is wrong. But a deeper question arises: Are protests a way to fix the system or have they simply become a […]
These days, many people dream of being famous. They want to be seen, followed, and loved by millions. Social media has made it easy for anyone to become popular, even from their bedroom. All you need is a phone and internet. Because of this, more and more people are trying hard to become famous, sometimes […]
The allure of opportunities beyond Kenya’s borders has become increasingly strong for a generation of young people. Driven by a complex mix of economic realities and aspirations for a better future, many are choosing to seek employment in foreign countries, often in sectors that offer higher wages and perceived improved living conditions. This trend, while […]
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Kenya was under one-party rule by the Kenya African National Union (KANU), with Daniel Arap Moi as president. A group of activists and politicians, including Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia and Paul Muite organized a public rally on July 7, 1990, to demand multi-party elections and an end to […]
Kisii town was left reeling yesterday as a massive fire swept through the historic Marikiti market, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The inferno, which broke out in the dawn of Sunday at around 2 am, gutted the bustling marketplace, reducing it to a smoldering ruin. “I was awoken by the […]
Kenya has been witnessing a powerful political and social shift. What started as a youth-led resistance against President William Ruto’s government, especially over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, has grown into a national movement, cutting across age, class and even political loyalty. The seeds of resistance were planted in mid-2024, when the Finance Bill 2024 […]
In a country where the badge is supposed to represent safety, justice, and integrity, many Kenyans are now asking: who protects us from the protectors? Over the past two years, the rise in police brutality, especially during protests, has sparked national outrage, only for the government to respond with silence, denial, or outright protection of […]
