January 22, 2025
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KNCHR Releases Names Of Abducted People In December 2024

According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, 82 people have been abducted since June of this year, with 29 still missing. The commission documented 13 incidents in the last three months, seven of which occurred in December alone. One person has been identified out of the seven reported this month. The six people

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Lady Allegedly ‘Abducted’ Surrenders To Police After Her Pictures Go Viral On TikTok

A 20-year-old woman who appeared in viral social media posts as a missing person following her kidnapping has denied the reports. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced in a statement Thursday evening that Clare Adindo Odhiambo arrived at the DCI offices in Kibra earlier in the day to clarify her location. According to the

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Privacy Under Threat As Safaricom’s Role In Kenya’s Surveillance And Abductions Questioned

Recent reports have raised concerns about Safaricom’s role in the abduction of individuals in Kenya. Reports suggest that the company may be sharing customer data with security agencies, enabling these abductions. This situation has led to questions about how Safaricom obtains individuals’ phone numbers and tracks them, especially those who have not shared their numbers

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“NCU Is An Unaccredited” CUE Warns Kenyans Against University That Honored Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the issuing of degrees by Northwestern Christian University, which it claims is not recognised in Kenya. The institution has recently come under fire for offering honorary degrees to MPs like Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), and John Waluke (Sirisia). Professional

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“Release Them Unconditionally” LSK Orders Kenya’s Police To Free Abducted Bloggers

The Law Society of Kenya has demanded the immediate release of two men who were allegedly seized on Saturday by individuals claiming to be police officials. LSK president Faith Odhiambo said in a statement on Monday that “we have received distress calls on the abduction of two Kenyans by police officers on December 21, 2024”.

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Al-Shabaab Strikes Again: Wajir IED Attack Exposes Security Gaps In Border Areas

On the night of December 17, 2024, a Kenyan police patrol vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) between Khorof Haraar and Konton in Wajir County. The attack left eight officers injured. These officers were part of a joint team from the Special Operations Group, Border Patrol Unit, and Kotulo. They were on

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Lax Oversight: How Kenyan NGOs Are Being Exploited For Terrorism Amid Regulatory Failures

A recent report has uncovered concerning misuse of non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Kenya, revealing that some of these entities are either knowingly or unknowingly channeling funds to terrorist groups like al-Shabaab. The report, prepared by the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority (PBORA), the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Muslims for Human Rights, and the Kenya National

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Kenya Reveals Why Deployment Of 600 Police To Haiti Is On Hold

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the government’s intention to send 600 extra police personnel to Haiti on a peacekeeping mission. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei told the press on Friday that the deployment had not yet been completed owing to ongoing logistical arrangements. The PS also reported that deliberations about the deployment

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Revealed: No Funds Allocated Yet For Ruto’s Planned Livestock Vaccination Drive

A recent report by the National Treasury has exposed a glaring contradiction between the Kenyan government’s promises and actions. Despite President William Ruto’s directive to launch a national livestock vaccination programme, the Treasury has not allocated any funds for the initiative in the financial year starting July 2024. This omission raises serious concerns about the

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Dr. Stanley Bhebhe’s Failed Leadership Continues To Plague Africa Nazarene University

Africa Nazarene University (ANU), once considered a leading institution of higher learning, is facing an internal crisis as students, staff, and members of the surrounding community call for a leadership overhaul. The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Stanley Makhosi Bhebhe, is at the center of the storm, with accusations mounting that he has failed to effectively lead

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