Otieno had been among activists arrested in Nairobi's Central Business District on Monday, September 21, during protests over the continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHis disappearance had raised concern among his family and human rights defenders, who reported the matter to police and called for urgent efforts to locate him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres documents cases recorded between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026 involving human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, trade unionists and victims of human rights violations and abuses
By Chrispho OwuorFigures from the World Inequality Database show that the richest 10 per cent of Kenyans control about 63 per cent of the country’s wealth. The top one per cent alone holds about 29 per cent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Ojode said unemployed young people could be mobilised to cause violence during political activities, while inflammatory statements by rival groups could create an environment in which confrontation becomes normal
By Chrispho OwuorFourteen candidates were contesting the presidency, but the race was largely viewed as a battle between Hichilema and Brian Mundubile, who campaigned on the platform of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP).
By Bradley BosireICJ Kenya Chairperson Christine Alai said there was a need to act on the warning signs already being witnessed instead of waiting for the problem to grow.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe senator also dismissed suggestions that there was a "mole" at State House after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua predicted earlier in the day that President Ruto would use the address to unveil a successor to Vision 2030.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Tuesday to coincide with the annual Saba Saba commemorations, the group said the day remains a powerful reminder of Kenya's struggle for democracy, constitutionalism and the protection of fundamental rights, but warned that many of the issues that inspired the movement decades ago persist today.
By David AbonyoThe statement raises concern over the reported disruption of Nation Media Group Uganda operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor
By Chrispho OwuorThe petition is currently being considered by the Public Petitions Committee, which is expected to present its recommendations to Parliament after completing its review.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iIn a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the attack on a gathering convened to discuss the national budget violated the rights to freedom of worship, expression, association and peaceful assembly guaranteed under the Constitution.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during the launch of the Public Benefits Organization (PBO) Sector Report 2024/2025 in Nairobi on Monday, she emphasized that collaboration remains central to achieving lasting impact, noting that development cannot be delivered in isolation.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Tuesday in a Radio Generation interview, the spokesperson and head of secretariat for the United Opposition, said the country is facing “massive” institutional decay, particularly within Parliament and the education system.
By Chrispho OwuorReleased on Monday, the report—titled Political Economy Analysis of the Leadership and Integrity Vetting Framework in Kenya—found that nominations are often politically negotiated to reward allies, balance ethnic and regional interests, and create conditions favourable for re-election.
By Bradley Bosire