Topic: #police brutality
Echoes of Saba Saba: Bridgit Njoki Laid to Rest Amid Calls for Justice
15 Jul, 2025 07:11 PM
POLICE KILLINGS
Although home and more especially inside the house is believed to be the safest place during danger, for Bridgit, that was not the case.
Although home and more especially inside the house is believed to be the safest place during danger, for Bridgit, that was not the case.
County News Digital: Police Custody Deaths Haunt Kenya Pre-Ojwang
21 Jun, 2025 08:18 AM
FAMILIAR PATTERN?
In 2012, Alexander Monson –an aristocrat of British descent –was arrested for allegedly smoking cannabis in Diani, Mombasa. In 2025, blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang died in poli...
In 2012, Alexander Monson –an aristocrat of British descent –was arrested for allegedly smoking cannabis in Diani, Mombasa. In 2025, blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang died in poli...
Shadows of Fear: The Dark Legacy of Police Brutality in Kenya
20 Jun, 2025 04:24 PM
POLICE BRUTALITY
The sound of approaching police is not always a sign of security in Kenya. Many people interpret it as a sign of fear rather than safety, particularly the young and marginalized. T...
The sound of approaching police is not always a sign of security in Kenya. Many people interpret it as a sign of fear rather than safety, particularly the young and marginalized. T...
Leaders Cry Out as Kenya Faces Its Darkest Hour
18 Jun, 2025 10:35 AM
VOICES AMPLIFIED
As anger boils, leaders and civil society actors are calling for calm—but also for urgent action. The youth-led movement that has emerged is being hailed as a “relentless pursuit f...
As anger boils, leaders and civil society actors are calling for calm—but also for urgent action. The youth-led movement that has emerged is being hailed as a “relentless pursuit f...
Kenya on Edge as Protests Erupt Following Albert Ojwang's Murder
17 Jun, 2025 04:30 PM
SHUTDOWN
Some police officers have already been suspended, and a few have even been arrested in connection with the case. But many people feel that’s not enough. They believe the real probl...
Some police officers have already been suspended, and a few have even been arrested in connection with the case. But many people feel that’s not enough. They believe the real probl...
Kenyan Journalists Demand Press Freedom Amid Brutal Police Crackdown
12 Aug, 2024 06:00 PM
PRESS FREEDOM
His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction w...
His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction w...
U.S Embassy Pens a Peace Note to Kenyans and the Police Force
19 Jul, 2024 12:00 PM
A TRUCE MISSIVE
It additionally mentioned the competence of our democratic system, alluding to its role as a bridge between leaders and the populace.
It additionally mentioned the competence of our democratic system, alluding to its role as a bridge between leaders and the populace.
Police Shoot At a Journalist Thrice, Badly Injuring Her in Nakuru
17 Jul, 2024 10:51 AM
JOURNALIST ATTACKED
The unprovoked shooting left her fellow journalists in awe because she was clearly adorning a press jacket that was visible from afar. The fateful afternoon incident attracted seve...
The unprovoked shooting left her fellow journalists in awe because she was clearly adorning a press jacket that was visible from afar. The fateful afternoon incident attracted seve...
Youths Ultimatum: Either Level Up or Leave the Stage
05 Jul, 2024 12:44 PM
PACE UP, PACE OUT
There has been a very thin line between peaceful and violent protests, with allegations that the whole process was hijacked and an alarm on the human rights clock as dozens of live...
There has been a very thin line between peaceful and violent protests, with allegations that the whole process was hijacked and an alarm on the human rights clock as dozens of live...
Recapture Then Rebuild: Gen Z Still Set For Thursday
26 Jun, 2024 12:10 PM
NOT YET UHURU
Despite beefed-up security efforts that have seen the military deployed to state capitols, Gen Z's unwavering power has made the hashtag #Statehouse top the charts on X, with bluep...
Despite beefed-up security efforts that have seen the military deployed to state capitols, Gen Z's unwavering power has made the hashtag #Statehouse top the charts on X, with bluep...
Unpacking June 25: Cries For Change Become Echoes From Fallen Fighters
26 Jun, 2024 09:44 AM
A GEN Z WAR
By 2.55pm, this bold move was successful in Nairobi’s parliament buildings as police and protestors engaged fiercely. After failing to cordon off the chambers against the thousands...
By 2.55pm, this bold move was successful in Nairobi’s parliament buildings as police and protestors engaged fiercely. After failing to cordon off the chambers against the thousands...
