Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns as protestors set Parliament on fire
In his resignation letter, sent to Nepal’s President Ram Chandra…
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns as protestors set Parliament on fire
In his resignation letter, sent to Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel, Mr Oli said he is leaving with immediate effect “in order to take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of the problems […] taking into account the extraordinary situation currently prevailing in the country.” The president has now begun the process to…
Why African universities must reclaim the research agenda
By Edwin Naidu There is an urgent need to move from dependence to leadership, considering USAID funding cuts, says Professor Olusola Oyewole at UJ Higher Education Media roundtable in Johannesburg In a powerful call to action, the Secretary-General of the Association of African Universities (AAU), Professor Olusola Oyewole, urged African institutions to reclaim ownership of…
ICC Opens Hearings on Charges Against Uganda’s Fugitive Warlord Joseph Kony
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday began hearings to confirm charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, nearly two decades after his indictment. Reuters reports Kony, the elusive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has been wanted by the ICC since 2005 and is accused of masterminding atrocities in northern Uganda…
42.9% of Kenyans report police abuse with Kisumu recording highest cases
A nationwide study has revealed that police abuse of power (PAP) remains alarmingly widespread in Kenya, with 42.9% of citizens reporting personal experiences of misconduct between March 2022 and March 2024. Citizen Digital reports. https://www.citizen.digital/news/429-of-kenyans-report-police-abuse-with-kisumu-recording-highest-cases-n369331 The Justice System Response to Police Accountability report by International Justice Mission Kenya, which engaged 5,700 participants across nine counties through surveys…
Young Kenyan footballer eyes Sh3 million prize in global athlete of the year competition
A 16-year-old Kenyan footballer in the United States has made history as the only African finalist in the prestigious Youth Athlete of the Year 2025 competition, a global contest that honours young athletes for grit, teamwork, and determination. Eastleigh voice reports. Ethan Henry is now rallying for votes to secure the top prize, which includes…
US raises alarm over Ruto govt’s ‘deteriorating’ human rights record
The United States government has expressed concern over what it describes as a deterioration in Kenya’s human rights situation in 2024, citing reports of unlawful killings, disappearances, torture, and restrictions on media freedoms. Citizen Digital Reports In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the U.S. Department of State says President William Ruto’s government…
Philip Murgor elected new Senior Counsel Bar Chairperson
The Senior Counsel Bar (SCB) has elected a new leadership team, ushering in Philip Murgor as Chairperson, Joyce Majiwa as Vice-Chairperson, and Charles Kanjama as Secretary. Citizen Digital reports The trio, endorsed by an overwhelming majority of Senior Counsel, were formally installed during the SCB’s annual retreat at Diamond Leisure Lodge in Diani on Wednesday….
BBC responds to CS Murkomen’s claims of fake exposé on child sex trade
BBC News has responded to claims made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that the documentary highlighting sex trafficking among minors in Maai Mahiu titled ‘Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade,’ was fake and meant to taint the country’s image. Citizen Digital reports During a Q&A session in parliament on Wednesday, August 13, CS Murkomen claimed…
Man accused of targeting couples, raping women in Vet Farm arrested
Ngong police have arrested a man suspected of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area since 2022. According to police, the suspect, believed to be a former inspectorate officer with Nairobi County and a resident of Embulbul, was apprehended on Wednesday in possession of a facemask, handcuffs, and other items allegedly used in the…
Man caught in viral video assaulting content creator Bella Comedy arrested
A man captured on video savagely assaulting a woman during the Kutit Culture Event at Nairobi’s Carnivore Grounds has been arrested and charged. Citizen Digital Reports READ ALSO: https://www.citizen.digital/news/man-caught-in-viral-video-assaulting-content-creator-bella-comedy-arrested-n367873 According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Benard Kipkosgei, popularly known as Pavilion Motiriot, was tracked down by Lang’ata police officers after the footage went…
