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Topic: Killings

Police accused of extrajudicial killings in Marsabit and Isiolo

By Denis Omondi   2026-02-05 14:11:03

Human rights defenders have raised concerns over alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture of residents in Marsabit and Isiolo counties by security agencies.

TSC sounds alarm as teacher killings escalate in Garissa

By Mike Kihaki   2026-01-27 15:07:40

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raise concerns over the safety and security of teachers working in arid and semi-arid regions.

Report: Kenya lacks standalone femicide law despite 10 pc rise in killings

By David Njaaga   2026-01-26 19:22:50

Technical working group exposes legal gaps, fragmented services and cultural practices that perpetuate violence against women and girls

'Execution-style killings' in Tanzania election crackdown: report

By AFP   2026-01-12 21:36:57

The CIR, a UK-based independent organisation that carries out digital investigations, collected and analysed evidence from the unrest that broke out during the October 29 election in Tanzania.

Of killings and abductions, how State silenced critical voices

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-12-29 12:20:10

Police officers are also accused of enforced disappearances and violations of human rights. Police brutality was evident during the quelling of anti-government demonstrations.

MCA, two others held overnight as detectives probe Trans Mara killings

By Julius Chepkwony and George Sayagie   2025-12-23 07:44:41

The three will spend the night in police custody pending a ruling on the application.