Author: Lorren Aliwa
Sexual violence against men is an often overlooked issue that significantly impacts male identity and notions of masculinity. Traditional views of masculinity emphasize strength and control, leaving many male survivors feeling shame and vulnerability after an assault. This disconnect can lead to a crisis of identity, as survivors grapple with their self-worth and societal perceptions. Understanding these challenges is crucial for fostering a supportive environment that encourages healing and challenges harmful stereotypes. Trauma and Mental Health: Male survivors of sexual violence often experience trauma that can lead to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues. The…
Tragedy struck outside Bangkok when a bus transporting school pupils and teachers caught fire following a crash, killing 23 people, including 20 children. The bus was returning to the Thai capital from a school trip to the northern region of the country when the incident occurred. Videos from the scene showed the bus engulfed in flames beneath an overpass, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus crashed into the concrete median after one of its front tires burst, causing the vehicle to lose control. Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed that the bus was powered…
Morara Kebaso was released on Tuesday after posting a cash bail of Ksh50,000, following his arraignment at the Milimani Law Courts over charges linked to an online post about billionaire businessman David Langat. The High Court ordered Kebaso and his legal team, led by NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua, to return for a hearing on Friday, October 4, at 2 pm. Kebaso, who was arrested on Monday in a dramatic sequence of events, faces charges of posting false information on his X account. According to the prosecution, the September 28 post falsely claimed that President William Ruto had sought financial help…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration in Kenya has announced a new directive requiring all refugees and asylum seekers to surrender their travel documents within the next 30 days. This decision comes in response to reports indicating that some refugees have been using passports from their countries of origin to travel outside Kenya, raising concerns about fraudulent activities. In a statement, the Commissioner of Refugees warned that failure to comply with this directive could result in severe legal consequences, including the cancellation of refugee status and potential expulsion from the country. “These actions are in line with Section 17…
A Tanzanian court has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for their involvement in a gang rape that sent shockwaves throughout the nation, following the circulation of a viral video of the assault on social media. The verdict was confirmed by prosecutors on Monday, marking a significant moment in a case that has ignited widespread outrage and calls for justice. The sentencing took place at the Dodoma court, which also ordered the convicted men to pay one million Tanzanian shillings (Ksh 22,000) to the victim. The brutal attack occurred in May but garnered significant public attention in August when Boniface…
Gatundu North MP Elijah “Kururia” Njoroge has publicly commended the police for their recent arrest of activist Kebaso Morara, who was apprehended on Monday, September 30, 2024. In an interview with Inooro FM on Tuesday, October 1, Njoroge expressed his wish for Morara to be detained at a local police station within his constituency, urging authorities to avoid moving him around to evade the growing outrage from citizens. “I have police who are moving Morara to various police stations. I would like him to be brought to one in Gatundu, which has street children in it. Those officers who arrested…
Police in Imenti North, Meru County, have arrested three 17-year-olds for allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnapping and demanding a KSh6 million ransom from the family of one of the “victims.” The three, two males and a female, staged the kidnapping of the girl in Kainginyo area in a scheme to extort money from her own parents. The plot unraveled on September 24, after the family reported their daughter missing to the Meru Police Station. Officers immediately launched a manhunt to locate the girl, as the desperate family negotiated with the supposed kidnappers but failed to secure her release. However, detectives…
On Monday, police officers arrested prominent activist Morara Kebaso following a raid at his main office in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi. The arrest, which has sparked widespread condemnation, remains shrouded in mystery as authorities have yet to disclose the reason for his detention. Kebaso’s lawyer, who pursued the police convoy to the Nairobi Regional Headquarters, disclosed that strict measures were imposed to bar any external access to the activist. “They have restricted access and have strict instructions from the top not to allow any person to access Morara, including lawyers, media personnel, and any other persons,” the lawyer said while addressing…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi. The arrest occurred along the Eastern Bypass while Waititu was going about his daily business, according to his lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru. According to Kenyans.co.ke, Njiru confirmed that the former governor was ambushed by DCI detectives and taken into custody at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. Also present with Waititu at the DCI facility was former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, who accompanied him following the arrest. Waititu faces accusations of making hate speech remarks during a past event in Kiambu County,…
The High Court has declined to grant orders stopping Parliament from proceeding with an impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The motion, filed by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, sought to bar the National Assembly and Senate from debating or considering any motion aimed at removing Gachagua from office. Malala’s petition was based on the argument that both Houses do not meet the Constitution’s two-thirds gender rule, thus violating constitutional provisions. However, Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed the petition, directing Parliament to respond to the accusations by Thursday, October 3, 2024. Malala has been granted until Friday, October 4, to…