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Okoa Uchumi Blasts Ruto’s “If” Apologies, Demands Full Accountability in Fiery

By Eddah Waithaka Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi delivered a scathing rebuke of President William Ruto’s government on Wednesday, rejecting conditional apologies and demanding immediate accountability for extrajudicial killings, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses. Speaking at SEO Hotel in Machakos, the group condemned the administration’s empty rhetoric, declaring, “Kenya deserves justice, not hollow ‘ifs’ […]

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Uchaguzi Platform Urges New IEBC Panel to Prioritize Independence and Inclusivity

By Eddah Waithaka A group of civil society organizations under the Uchaguzi platform have called on the newly appointed gazetted IEBC selection panel to appoint new IEBC Commissioners with a strong commitment to independence, impartiality, transparency, and inclusivity. Their aim is to restore the public trust that has been diminished. Speaking on Friday, Mulle Musau, […]

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Civil Society Urges President Ruto to Deliver on the Devolution of Functions to County Governments

By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organisations Working Group is demanding that President William Ruto honor his pledges to devolve essential functions to county governments. “Kenya’s public health sector is in turmoil, with primary healthcare services deteriorating due to unfulfilled promises and administrative bottlenecks,” read the press statement. With Ruto having twice backtracked on […]

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Kenyan Civil Society Raises Alarm over Kenya’s Democracy on International Day of Democracy

By Eddah Waithaka In recognition of the International Day of Democracy, which is observed worldwide to assess progress in democratic practices, the Uchaguzi Platform – a coalition of civil society organizations – has expressed grave concerns about the current state of democracy in Kenya. In a press release issued on September 15, they highlighted critical […]

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