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Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Ruto to root out State House ‘moles’ after Gachagua leak claims

Coalition leaders press for action A section of leaders from Kenya’s ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition has called on President William Ruto to identify and remove alleged “moles” they say are leaking information from State House, according to Citizen Digital. The demand follows claims linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that have deepened internal tensions […]

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Kenya’s ‘goons’: Rights groups warn of deepening political repression ahead of 2027 vote

With one year to go before Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are raising alarms over what they describe as the systematic deployment of political henchmen, widely referred to as “goons,” to infiltrate rallies, disrupt opposition gatherings and intimidate political rivals. Activists say the practice, while long-standing in Kenyan politics, has intensified markedly since

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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly 2024 protests with memorial marches

Kenyans gathered on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of the deadly June 2024 protests, returning to the streets in a renewed expression of grief, anger and political frustration that continues to challenge President William Ruto’s government. Annual marches were held across the country to commemorate those killed during the original wave of demonstrations, while

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