Recent reports reveal that digital technologies are being weaponized by states to suppress active citizens. If this threatens constitutional freedoms and risks undermining an open, thriving digital economy, how do we compel both states and telecom companies to uphold our right to privacy and free expression?

The 27 November by-elections have all the signs of a mini General Elections. Given that our two neighbouring Tanzania and Uganda governments have provided clear evidence how not to prepare for elections, can the Kenyan authorities demonstrate any difference?

Described as having lost “its innocence” by the Citizen News Gang, Tanzania is in a political meltdown. After days of internet shutdowns, blackouts and curfews, the truth is slowly beginning to shine through state’s efforts to censor or control information. With this, comes credible concerns about the conditions of Tanzanian protesters and Kenyans caught up in the violence.

With the Aga Khan University's study on femicide related media coverage can we ask why the Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group Report remains shelved in the Office of the Deputy President?

Kenyan citizens Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi were abducted in broad daylight by uniformed officers in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. Since then, they have simply vanished. Uganda’s police and military deny involvement, and the Kenyan government has gone silent. Are we witnessing a return to Idi Amin’s terror or does the 1986 NRM promise of justice and human rights have any legs left three months before the January 2026 general elections?

To truly honour Raila Odinga’s legacy, East African leaders must uphold the human rights values he championed and end the violence that scarred his life, family, and cause. Rest in Power, Jakom.

Nairobi South Ward MCA Hon. Waithera Chege’s reading of a motion this week to commemorate the life of late Pheroze Nowrojee (1941–2025) by naming a road after him was well received by community associations and residents in the city. I urge our city leaders and residents to honour his impact and support this tribute to one of our greatest and most humble of sons.

With the resumption of continuous voter registration on 29 September, seven by-elections set for 27 November, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on. As Kaggia hits the stage later next week, it allows us to ask the very topical question: What would Kenya be, if our leaders were not corrupt?

State House and Vigilance House appeared misaligned this week. A rise in civilian deaths in police custody and limited progress in the Baby Pendo case weeks after the Experts Panel on victim compensation was sworn in, raise serious doubts about the justice system’s commitment to public safety and accountability.

A new Amnesty International report released yesterday reveals why some of the gravest crimes against humanity persists in Palestine, despite global outrage.

Several victims’ families, human rights defenders, netizens and bots this week focused on holding the advisory Panel of Experts on compensation for victims of brutal protest policing legally accountable. Their call is clear. A newly released report strengthens the case for urgent criminal justice reforms to prevent and respond to police related deaths and trauma.

The Kenya Forest Services has just triggered a fresh controversy for the Kenya Kwanza administration by unilaterally taking control of the 93-year-old Karura Forest. Legitimate public concern now exists, and interest is mounting around who are the vested interests that have come to threaten one of Kenya’s most cherished public spaces once more.