East Africa
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Goons armed with machetes block Thika Road at Pangani, rob motorists
Traffic along Thika Road was brought to a standstill on Friday morning as protesting youths blocked sections of the highway, disrupting transport and sparking fears among motorists.
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Uganda Feminist Forum condemns escalating military intimidation of women activists
The Forum expressed deep concern and solidarity with all citizens facing surveillance, office raids, abductions, threats, and other forms of state repression.
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Besigye rejects call for new counsel, retains Karua and Lukwago
In a letter dated 1st July 2026 from Luzira Government Prison, Besigye warned that forcing him to appoint replacement counsel while his chosen advocates are barred or detained would make a fair trial impossible.
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High court of Kenya declares sections of Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act unconstitutional
Milimani High Court of Kenya has declared sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act that empower the National Computer Coordination Committee to block websites illegal.
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Activist Bob Njagi Released After Court Dismisses Treason Charges
Kenyan Activist Bob Njagi walked free on Thursday, July 2, after the Kajiado Law Court dismissed treason charges levelled against him.
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Mtu mmoja afariki dunia huku wengine saba wakijeruhiwa kwa mlipuko wa baruti
Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ya Kamanda wa Polisi mkoa wa Mwanza DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa amesema aliyefariki dunia katika ajali hiyo ni Marco Msenyere (52), mpasua mawe na mkazi wa Semba-Lwanhima. Wakati wa tukio hilo, marehemu…
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Ugandan Ex-Minister Dr. Miria Matembe freed on bail
The case will be mentioned again on August 19, 2026
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High Court Declares President Ruto’s Cabinet Unconstitutional
The court directed the President to reconstitute his Cabinet within four months (120 days) to ensure compliance.
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One killed in fresh Nairobi protests after alleged abductions
Running battles erupted between locals and police in a Nairobi informal settlement on Tuesday leaving one person dead and two wounded, AFP journalists saw, after the alleged abduction of two activists by security forces.
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Kenya backs anti-mercenary treaties to curb foreign recruitment
Kenya’s cabinet on Tuesday approved the country’s accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties, a move aimed at curbing the recruitment of citizens into foreign conflicts and combating human trafficking.
