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June 25 Protest: Debating Blame After the Violence
27 Jun, 2025 11:46 AM
THE BIG PUZZLE
The answer remains elusive. The government attributes blame to opposition figures and external influences, while the opposition implicates the government in fomenting violence.
The answer remains elusive. The government attributes blame to opposition figures and external influences, while the opposition implicates the government in fomenting violence.
WhatsApp Introduces Colorful Initials as Profile Pictures
27 Jun, 2025 10:20 AM
PROFILE UPDATE
The move is seen as WhatsApp’s effort to make user identities clearer—especially in professional settings or group chats where profile pictures are often missing.
The move is seen as WhatsApp’s effort to make user identities clearer—especially in professional settings or group chats where profile pictures are often missing.
Parliament Calls for Justice in Response to Civil Unrest, Violence
27 Jun, 2025 08:37 AM
JUSTICE RALLY
The House expressed deep concern over incidents of violence targeting civilians, security personnel, and public infrastructure, including the burning of Kikuyu Law Courts and attempts to invade institutions like State House Girls, Nairobi.
The House expressed deep concern over incidents of violence targeting civilians, security personnel, and public infrastructure, including the burning of Kikuyu Law Courts and attempts to invade institutions like State House Girls, Nairobi.
On the Edge of History: Faith Kipyegon’s Four-Minute Mile Challenge
26 Jun, 2025 05:02 PM
RACE AGAINST
To achieve this monumental feat, Kipyegon must maintain a pace exceeding anything a woman has ever accomplished. This challenge demands not only peak physical conditioning but also an extraordinary level of mental fortitude. This is where the true "race a
To achieve this monumental feat, Kipyegon must maintain a pace exceeding anything a woman has ever accomplished. This challenge demands not only peak physical conditioning but also an extraordinary level of mental fortitude. This is where the true "race a
June 26 Sparks Worldwide Fight for Torture Survivors
26 Jun, 2025 02:29 PM
TORTURE AWARENESS
In Nairobi, NGOs facilitate trauma therapy sessions and community discussions, while an expanding worldwide campaign using the hashtag #SupportTortureSurvivors populated social media with narratives and demands for accountability.
In Nairobi, NGOs facilitate trauma therapy sessions and community discussions, while an expanding worldwide campaign using the hashtag #SupportTortureSurvivors populated social media with narratives and demands for accountability.
Kenya Faces Uncertainty as Protests Yield Little Change
26 Jun, 2025 01:53 PM
DELAYED JUSTICE
“I will never attend any protest in Africa. I’d rather single-handedly target the oppressor and end him than make myself a victim of circumstance. Protest makes you even more vulnerable. Protest has never achieved anything in Africa.”
“I will never attend any protest in Africa. I’d rather single-handedly target the oppressor and end him than make myself a victim of circumstance. Protest makes you even more vulnerable. Protest has never achieved anything in Africa.”
Parliament Extends Hours in Face of Youth Activism
25 Jun, 2025 02:58 PM
PARLIAMENT WORKS
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
The Media Council’s Safety Protocols for Female Journalists
25 Jun, 2025 02:41 PM
SAFETY FIRST
Female journalists can better protect themselves while fulfilling their vital role in covering demonstrations and ensuring the public remains informed.
Female journalists can better protect themselves while fulfilling their vital role in covering demonstrations and ensuring the public remains informed.
Kenya's Streets Erupt Again on Protest Anniversary
25 Jun, 2025 11:11 AM
ANNIVERSARY
The next several hours will be critical in determining how today's events unfold. Law enforcement response, protester behavior, and the role of non-state actors will all influence whether the anniversary passes peacefully—or reignites the kind of unrest s
The next several hours will be critical in determining how today's events unfold. Law enforcement response, protester behavior, and the role of non-state actors will all influence whether the anniversary passes peacefully—or reignites the kind of unrest s
I Am Not a War Monger – Kamket Fires Back at Media
25 Jun, 2025 09:52 AM
KAMKET’S STAND
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
WHO Guidelines on Managing Sickle Cell Disease During Pregnancy
25 Jun, 2025 09:45 AM
HEALTHY PREGNANCIES
Iron supplements are only recommended if there is clear evidence of iron deficiency, as excess iron can be harmful to individuals with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions may benefit women who have experienced severe symptoms in the past.
Iron supplements are only recommended if there is clear evidence of iron deficiency, as excess iron can be harmful to individuals with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions may benefit women who have experienced severe symptoms in the past.
Are You a Puppet? How Media Manipulates Your Choices
24 Jun, 2025 04:00 PM
MEDIA OVER MIND
These days, we’re always on our phones. Apps and videos are made to grab our attention. What we like, wear, think about, and even what we buy is highly influenced by the content we consume.
These days, we’re always on our phones. Apps and videos are made to grab our attention. What we like, wear, think about, and even what we buy is highly influenced by the content we consume.