Legal Change Seen as Threat to Kenyan Police Independence
Allowing a presidential staffer to sit on the selection board for top police chiefs looks like a reverse for efforts to depoliticise the force.
Law Not Enough to Unravel Kenyan Land Disputes
Government urged not to politicise or oversimplify deep-rooted problems.
Ruto Witness Says He Was Told to Lie
Witness claims promises of life abroad and education for his children persuaded him to incriminate defendants.
On Mall Attack Anniversary, Kenyan Security Strategy Questioned
Analysts say authorities have failed to design a coherent counter-terrorism policy.
Defending Victims' Interests at International Court
Concern at trend towards assigning lawyers to represent victims rather than letting them choose their own.
New Dam Causing Ripples in Northern Kenya
Calls for proper local consultations on construction projects.
Kenyan President's Lawyers Want ICC Case Terminated
Defence team argues that prosecutors have already had a long adjournment and that the case should now be closed for want of evidence.
ICC Prosecutor Wants More Time to Get Kenyatta Evidence
Fatou Bensouda tells judges that Nairobi continues to withhold information, but she refuses to drop case against Kenyan president.
Calls for Reform as Kenya's Intelligence Chief Steps Down
Observers warn that wide-ranging changes are needed to combat recent wave of militant strikes.
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