LSK files petition challenging new gov’t restrictions for public gatherings

By Dzuya Walter,

The Law Society of Kenya has filed a petition challenging the new security measures issued by the National Security Advisory Council (NSAC) and approv...

LSK , National Security Advisory Council

OPINION: Why we’re uniting in support of African girl leaders to beat AIDS, shift power

By Guest Writer,

The International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 is a call for us to reflect on our responsibilities. 25 years ago, governments adopted the hi...

FGM , GBV , Girl-Child , International day of the girl child

Cabinet approves security measures from Joseph Kinyua-led team

By Citizen Reporter,

The Cabinet has approved security measures announced by the Joseph Kinyua-led team on requirements for public gatherings, media reporting and social m...

Cabinet , Joseph Kinyua , NSAC

Kinyua-led security team warns politicians against inciting violence

By Citizen Reporter,

The National Security Advisory Council has warned leaders against taking advantage of vulnerable youth in pursuit of political interests. Also Read...

kenol , kinyua

Abuse and harassment driving girls off social media – global survey

By Citizen Reporter,

Girls and young women worldwide are demanding urgent action from social media companies after a landmark survey has revealed more than half (58%) have...

Online Harassment , social media

Facebook faces hate speech crisis in India

By CNN,

Facebook is facing multiple simultaneous controversies in the United States, particularly around disinformation, hate speech and political bias. But t...

facebook , India

Twalib Mbarak: EACC will pursue all corrupt governors,attempt to muzzle the media is futile

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will not relent on its war against corrupt governors, the commission's CEO Twalib Mbarak has said. ...

EACC , EACC Boss Twalib mbarak

Media outcry as Council of Governors suspend advertising with NMG over graft story

By Citizen Reporter,

The decision by the Council of Governors to cease all advertising with the Nation Media Group after a graft story they said paints them as "corrupt, i...

Council of Governors , Media Council of Kenya. , Media Owners Association , Wachira Waruru. , Wycliffe Oparanya

Mary Mbewe wins top editorial leadership award for Africa

By Citizen Reporter,

WAN-IFRA Women in News will on Tuesday name Mary Mbewe, Executive Editor of the Daily Nation in Zambia as the 2020 WIN Editorial Leadership Award Laur...

Mary Mbewe , Women in news

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero arrested on terrorism charges

By Reuters,

Rwanda said it had arrested Paul Rusesabagina - the man who was hailed a hero in a Hollywood movie about the country’s 1994 genocide - on terrorism ...

Hotel Rwanda , Rusesabagina , Rwanda

Yassin Juma arrest underlines press freedom concerns in Ethiopia

By VOA,

The arrest and alleged abuse of a Kenyan journalist working in Ethiopia is renewing scrutiny of press freedoms in the country. Kenyan journalist Co...

yassin juma

Ethiopia holding Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma despite court order for his release

By VOA,

Lawyers representing Yassin Juma, a Kenyan journalist detained in Ethiopia, say authorities are still holding him despite an Ethiopian court last week...

yassin juma

OPINION: Telling Africa’s story: the future is podcasts

By Guest Writer,

Adelle Onyango was feeling fearful. It was March 2019 and she had just quit a high-profile radio presenting job to launch her own podcast. She reac...

Adelle Onyango , Kim Chakanesta , podcasts

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of the late Nelson Mandela dies aged 59

By Reuters,

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African president and liberation hero Nelson Mandela, has died, the spokesman of the ruling African National ...

Zindzi Mandela

Diaz: Common sense must prevail despite ease in COVID-19 restrictions

By Guest Writer,

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta made a positive move to compromise in re-opening the country while setting tough measures to manage the number...

coronavirus

Brazil President tests positive for COVID-19 after months of dismissing seriousness of the virus

By CNN,

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for Covid-19, following months of downplaying the virus. Bolsonaro himself announced the res...

Brazil , Jair Bolsonaro

OPINION: Africa’s twin battles – COVID-19 and fake news

By Guest Writer,

By Yemisi Adegoke Just under four months after Africa recorded its first coronavirus case, the number of confirmed cases has reached more than 250,...

BBC , coronavirus , COVID-19 , ebola , fake news , who

How one gay Egyptian woman stood up to homophobia and paid the ultimate price

By CNN,

In 2017, Sarah Hegazi was arrested and said she was tortured for waving a rainbow gay pride flag at a concert in Cairo. Last weekend, the 30-year...

Gay , LGBTQ , Sarah Hegazi

Jailed Iranian journalist faces new ‘absurd’ charge

By VOA,

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the latest "absurd charge" brought against jailed Iranian journalist and human rights advocate Narges Mo...

Iranian journalist , Narges Mohammadi , reporters without borders

Premium tears: Kenyans react to Uhuru’s extension of COVID-19 restrictions

By Ian Omondi,

President Uhuru Kenyatta had barely left the podium after his speech on Saturday where he extended various existing restrictions to curb COVID-19 spre...