Kenyans came out in droves early Wednesday to vote in a referendum on a new constitution, part of the reform process aimed at avoiding a repeat of the violence that followed December 2007's ...
Clashes on Kenya-Ethiopia border among the Gabra Burji and Borana communities
MOYALE , - Thousands of families remain displaced from the northern Kenya district of Moyale, close to the Ethiopian border, following the latest spate of clan violence, which has left at least two dozen dead since it broke out on 30 ...
Kenya Deputy President Ruto?s ICC Trial to begin Tuesday
Kenya?s Deputy President William Ruto goes on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Tuesday on charges of involvement in violence that left about 1,300 people dead. The ICC accuses Ruto and President Uhuru Kenyatta of human rights abuses through involvement in Kenya?s 2007-2008 post-election violence that left about 1,300 dead and hundreds of thousands displaced from ...
Kenya Union wants varsities to honour Sh3.9b deal
KUSU ) wants the management of public universities to honour the Sh3.9 billion pay deal intended for a second phase of staff salaries and house ...
Kenya Shahbals witness jailed for perjury
IEBC 's report shows that the convict was registered to vote and his name appears in the manual and biometric rolls. However, the report shows that his name was not crossed out to indicate he had voted. Mwakembe was the second witness to be accused of perjury. On Monday, Mwakemba started his new life behind bars after Justice Ochieng found him guilty of lying on oath that he voted at ...
Kenya Situation on Mr Ruto and Mr Sang Case Interview with Karim Khan
The Hague, Netherlands - In this issue of "ICC in Focus", we talked to Karim Khan, Mr Ruto's principal defence counsel, about the role of the defence counsel, his expectations at the beginning of the trial, whether or not his client will be present at the hearings, and how the defence is preparing for the beginning of the trial. "ICC in Focus" is a new television and ...
Kenya Gachagua two MPs win poll petitions
A governor and two MPs whose election had been challenged on Monday breathed a sigh of relief after judges hearing their cases ruled in their ...
Kenya Works on Parliament office block begin
Parliament will this morning break ground for the construction of a multi-billion shilling office block in a controversial tender in which the taxpayer may have lost more than Sh200 ...
Kenya Man locks family in house sets it on fire after quarrel with wife
The machete-wielding man then waited outside the door ready to cut up any one who dared to force his/her way out. Villagers came to their rescue after they raised an alarm. The incident happened at 2.30am in Donge Village, Ahero. The children suffered injuries on their limbs while the woman was hit on the head with a machete as she fled from the burning house. "He hit one after another as ...
Kenya Kenyas health inequalities wide
World Vision Grants Acquisition Director Nick Wasunna (centre), National Health Coordinator Margaret Njenga (left) and Campaign Coordinator Brezhnev Otieno during the launch of the health report in Nairobi. [PHOTO: MOSES ...
Kenya Gangsters gun down AP officer
Moyale police boss Nehemiah Lang'at said the officer was shot dead at about 9pm. The motive of the murder was not established but the police boss said investigations had been launched. He explained that the deceased was attached to the ...
Kenya County signs pact with police to help fight crime
The MoU, which was signed yesterday, allowed the police to accept up to 50 vehicles donated by individuals and institutions in Mombasa. The first batch of 12 vehicles and ten motorcycles will be launched tomorrow and handed over to the local police. The rest, which include fire engines, will be delivered in the coming weeks, Governor Hassan Joho said. The event took place ...
Kenya State House comptrollers wife robbed
AK 47 rifle , on a motorcycle, blocked her vehicle and robbed them of Sh22,000 and two mobile phones valued at Sh84,000," said Kiura. Police say the gunmen sped off on the motorcycle, which they are yet to identify. Ms Lenayapa and her friend were however, not injured during the robbery and police are carrying out investigation into the incident. By time of going to press on Monday, no ...
Kenya Military to be deployed in Moyale
Marsabit County leaders to ensure all clans in the area are included in leadership matters. "We are informed the clashes broke out because some clans feel they were deliberately locked out of the leadership, but we are engaging the local leaders to ensure there is inclusiveness as part of efforts to solve the conflict," said Lenku. The clashes have so far claimed more than 10 lives and ...
Kenya Multinational processors threaten tea KTDA
Mombasa County : Kenya's tea trade faces uncertainty as multinationals intensify their efforts to source the commodity directly from factories, reducing reliance on the auction ...
Kenya Governor finally releases names of PSB nominees
Kisumu County Residence Association threatened to move to court over failure by the governor to constitute the board and interfering with the operations of the Assembly. Ranguma's (pictured) list to be vetted next week comprised those who have served in the civil society and public service for more than ten years. dispute resolution The governor has nominated ...
Kenya Court allows use of visual aids in hearing
The case is coming up today at The Hague-based court after a pre-trial conference yesterday. Ruto arrived at The Hague yesterday evening ahead of his trial appearance today. Presiding Judge Eboe-Osuji ...
Kenya Top lawyers lined up for Ruto Sang case
Shyamala Alagendra Shyamala studied for her law degree in Malaysia and graduated in 1995. She is an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaysia. She acted as defence counsel for the former Head of the Public Service Francis Muthaura, whose charges were dropped in March this year in relation to allegations that he orchestrated crimes against humanity. The Malaysian lawyer has prosecuted ...
Kenya Coast leaders speak out on Hague cases
Even as Ruto arrived at The Hague, several leaders pleaded with the court to drop his case, expressing frustration over its alleged double standards. Some said the Deputy President should not have honoured the court's summons. But a section of human rights advocates and other leaders hailed ...
Kenya LSK backs Uhurus plea for separate trial dates
LSK chair Eric Mutua (centre) addresses the press at the society's offices Monday. He is flanked by members Getrude Angote (right) and Ambrose ...
Kenya Human rights groups want fair hearing for Ruto Sang
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) said the trials would provide an opportunity for the society to unearth the truth about the violence that took place after the 2007 disputed presidential election. KHRC Deputy Executive Director David Malombe said victims of the 2007/2008 post-poll skirmishes had waited for more than five years to get justice. "This process is needed to pave the road ...
Kenya Ruto begins fight to clear criminal charges
The nation will be glued to television to watch proceedings from the court at The Hague in the Netherlands, which will rekindle the dark moments of the horrific 2007 post-election violence. Opening statements in the trial of Ruto and his co-accused, radio presenter Joshua arap Sang, who are facing crimes against humanity charges in Case One, will be heard before a three-judge panel. President ...
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