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Journalists Who Cover Okiya Omtatah
Galgalo Bocha
Galgalo Bocha is a journalist based in Mombasa, Kenya.
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Activists file contempt case against NLC over Sh1.5bn Ruaraka land compensation
Two activists, Okiya Omtatah and Nyakina Wycliffe Gisebe, have filed a contempt of court case against the National Land Commission (NLC) for paying Sh1.5 billion to Afrison Export Import Limited and Huelands Limited against a court order. The payment is part of a Sh3.3 billion compensation for land occupied by two public schools in Nairobi. The petitioners claim the payment was made despite a court order prohibiting it and are seeking to have various officials and entities, including former Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and Principal Secretary Bellio Kipsang, cited for contempt and jailed. The case involves multiple parties and highlights issues of government accountability and legal compliance.
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Andrew Kasuku
Andrew Kasuku is a photojournalist based in Mombasa, Kenya.
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Swahili
Photography
Fixing
Business
Politics
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Kenya Protests
In Kenya, opposition politician Okiya Omtatah and several protesters were arrested during demonstrations against alleged abductions of government critics. Protesters in Nairobi accused the police of being behind the kidnappings, a claim denied by the authorities. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights expressed concern over the increasing number of such cases, reporting 82 incidents since June's anti-government protests.
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Dominic Kirui
Dominic Kirui is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has been published at Thomson Reuters, News Deeply, Equal Times, The Epoch Times, WAF Magazine, Civic Ideas, ITWeb Africa, and African Arguments.
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Swahili
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Science & Environment
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Jobs Completed 1
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Kenya’s Raila Odinga Files Court Petition Challenging Election Results
Raila Odinga, accompanied by his running mate Martha Karua and their legal team, has filed a petition at Kenya's Supreme Court challenging the election results that declared William Ruto as the winner. Odinga argues that Ruto did not meet the constitutional threshold of 50 percent plus one vote. The petition includes evidence and calculations by Dr. Edgar Otumba. Human rights activist Okiya Omtatah and former presidential candidate Reuben Kigame have also filed petitions challenging the election results. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, has 14 days to hear and determine the case, with a verdict expected on September 5. If the election is upheld, Ruto will be sworn in on September 13; otherwise, a repeat election will be held within 60 days.
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Irene Mwangi
Irene Mwangi is a multimedia journalist with a background in reporting matters politics, governance, and human interest stories. She has great experience in penning down stories that call for change and transformation in the issues of governance here in Kenya and East Africa.
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Business
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Kenya: Would You Like Me to Use Your Money to Bribe Judges? I Will Not Allow It - President Ruto
President William Ruto of Kenya has publicly refused to use taxpayer money to bribe judges for favorable rulings, contrasting his approach with that of previous governments. He has pledged to fight corruption within the judiciary and to push forward with his administration's projects, including Affordable Housing and the Social Health Insurance Act, despite opposition and legal challenges. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called on Ruto to provide evidence for his allegations of judicial bribery, warning that such claims threaten judicial independence and could be a tactic to influence the judiciary.
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Eric Nyakagwa
Eric Nyakagwa is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Has over 12 years experience at senior newspaper editorial level having served as news editor and political editor of the People Daily, now rebranded as PD, which is a free sheet national newspaper in Kenya.
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Swahili
Feature Stories
Content Writing
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Politics
Current Affairs
Fact Checking
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Forget Sonko; Maj Gen. Badi the real Governor of Nairobi
The article discusses the transfer of key functions from Nairobi City County Governor Mike Sonko to the national government, leading to the creation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) headed by Maj Gen. Abdalla Badi. This move, driven by President Uhuru Kenyatta, aims to address Nairobi's governance challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. The transfer has sparked legal challenges and political debate, with some viewing it as necessary to prevent socio-economic decay, while others criticize the lack of public consultation and constitutional scrutiny. The article highlights the political dynamics and challenges faced by Sonko, including past controversies and the intervention by the national government to stabilize Nairobi's administration.
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Jackson Okata
Jackson Okata is an independent journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. His works have been published both locally and internationally. He writes about climate and environment,human rights ,gender and women, development journalism,agriculture,politics and development
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Swahili
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Politics
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Judge dread: What is the fate of the law in a key African state?
In Kenya, a confrontation between President William Ruto and the judiciary has been escalating since November, impacting governance. The judiciary, once perceived as colonial, has undergone reforms for independence and accountability. The Supreme Court's nullification of the 2017 presidential election results set a precedent for tension between the government and judiciary. Ruto, initially supportive of the judiciary, has since accused judges of corruption and stalling projects, leading to public condemnation and protests by lawyers. The judiciary's independence is seen as crucial for upholding the rule of law and democracy in Kenya.
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Brian Otieno
Brian Otieno is a freelance photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He was raised in Kibera, where he documents the everyday realities of ordinary life through his photo project called KiberaStories, which started in 2013. His passion and commitment lie in capturing ...
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Swahili
Photography
Fixing
Technology
Natural Disasters
Food & Drink
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Civil societies, residents up in arms over monies lost in SGR project
Civil societies and residents in Mombasa are protesting the financial mismanagement of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, claiming that Kenya has overpaid by Sh700 billion. The project, initially estimated at Sh475 billion, has cost the country Sh1.2 trillion due to alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds. Key figures like Jimmy Wanjigi and Bernard Muchiri have highlighted the discrepancies and called for accountability. The issue has led to increased taxation on citizens, and there are calls for the matter to be readdressed in Parliament. The sentiment towards the Kenyan government and associated organizations is overwhelmingly negative, with accusations of corruption and financial mismanagement.
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Dorothy Otieno
Dorothy Otieno is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Swahili
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Why coal has no place in Kenya’s energy future
The article argues against the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Lamu, Kenya, citing the falling costs and increasing efficiency of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. It highlights the economic and environmental drawbacks of coal, including high construction and import costs, and the potential for cheaper and more sustainable energy alternatives. The article also discusses global trends in renewable energy adoption and critiques the financial agreements and policies surrounding the coal plant project.
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