Kenya

Kenya deports opposition firebrand

Feb 07, 2018 12:18

An outspoken member of Kenya's opposition accused of treason for taking part in a mock swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga was deported to Canada late Tuesday.
Kenyan opposition figure arrested amid crackdown

Feb 03, 2018 13:38

Kenyan police on Saturday briefly detained another key government critic over his alleged involvement in the recent mock inauguration of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the "people's president", the third such arrest within four days.
92 killed, dozens sexually assaulted in Kenya turmoil: Rights watchdog

Dec 21, 2017 03:46

At least 92 people have been killed and dozens more sexually assaulted during Kenya's months of election turmoil, a human rights watchdog says.
Kenyan forces raped, killed, maimed, looted civilians: Report

Dec 14, 2017 15:45

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in a report that Kenyan security forces raped, beat and assaulted civilians during the recent election turmoil across the East African country.
Kenyatta inaugurated as Kenya’s president

Nov 28, 2017 10:02

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in for a second five-year term amid continuing post-election tensions.
Fresh protests over Kenya’s top court ruling leaves 2 dead

Nov 20, 2017 14:32

At least two Kenyans have been killed in clashes between police and protesters after the country’s Supreme Court validated the victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta in last month’s controversial re-run of the presidential election.
Kenya court upholds Kenyatta’s presidential election win, triggers counter rallies

Nov 20, 2017 09:58

Kenya’s top court has upheld the validity of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s reelection in a repeat vote last month, triggering a new wave of rallies for and against the ruling.
Clashes erupt after discovery of 4 bodies in Nairobi slum

Nov 19, 2017 09:14

Clashes have once again erupted between Kenyan police and protesters after at least four dead bodies, allegedly belonging to opposition supporters, were found in a slum on the outskirts of the capital Nairobi.
Three killed as Kenyan police disperse Odinga supporters

Nov 17, 2017 15:23

Three people were shot dead Friday in Nairobi, an AFP reporter saw, as police dispersed thousands of opposition supporters welcoming home their leader Raila Odinga from an overseas trip.
Police, opposition protesters clash in Kenyan capital

Nov 17, 2017 09:50

Kenyan police fired in the air on Friday to disperse hundreds of opposition supporters gathered outside the airport in the capital, Nairobi, a Reuters witness said.