We somehow missed this, tucked away in a small trade publication article 2 months ago. But this is big news. Contract for phase 2B of #SGR is signed, Phase 3 under study. Total cost: $13 billion. That's in addition to what we've already spent.
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👉NEW -- Victims of CIA Kenyan hit squad win compensation after our exposé

by Namir Shabibi

Investigations by Declassified and Muslims for Human Rights secure compensation for the family of a Kenyan man who was “unlawfully killed” by a CIA-backed team.
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I was SLAPPED six times last year, and twice this year. Criminals suing to silence those who expose their corrupt deeds is a tactic crooks have mastered. I was even sued by a magistrate who is allegedly notorious for delivering questionable rulings. We gave Judicial Service Commission Kenya (JSC) the evidence

Reflecting on 7 incredible years of The Elephant's journey!

From Ndovu Mkuu to Ideas, Media Analysis to National Culture, The Hustle to Dispatches, and History to Future our sections and editions have evolved to what we have now,

7 years, countless stories! Looking back at the

If we comprehensively reform the prosecution process, Kenya can move closer to a future where accountability prevails and #corruption is decisively tackled for the benefit of all citizens. Writes Sheila Masinde

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Using artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Lasers to identify and eliminate weeds without damaging crops.

Worth a read: Khelef Khalifa has had quite a few adventures in his time as a human rights activist. The takeaway: Persistence brings results. It's not always easy and you don't always win, but the fight is always worth fighting. the-star.co.ke/counties/coast…

JOHN GITHONGO - Thirty Years of Anti-Corruption: A Personal Reflection John Githongo
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General Kahiu Itina (left), Kimani Karungo, (Kimathi's younger brother, centre) and Dedan Kimathi.

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'Competition between major and emerging newly confident powers … is transforming the terrain in which anti-corruption work happens today,' says
John Githongo

Read the blog👇
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📢 How can #Orature contribute to #peacebuilding initiatives, particularly within community-centred intellectual projects? Join African Leadership Centre for the #ALCresearchseminar on Feb 27th with Dr Mshai Mwangola as she delves into this important question.

Reg: alcoffice.systems/civicrm/event/…

Wow! This is a big win for over two hundred civil society leaders that participated in the monitoring of the use of $325.5m.
ANEEJ Prof Liz David-Barrett UNCAC Coalition Matthew T. Page Spotlight on Corruption Premium Times John Githongo Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative @World Bank/UNODC

Big #ShowUsTheContracts update: It's been almost 2 years since we won our court case for the #SGR contracts. But the government has simply ignored the ruling. Now we're asking the court to hold officials in contempt - and jail them if necessary.
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Ugandan judge Julia Sebutinde voted against all the provisional measures South Africa sought against Israel.

She is the first African woman to sit on the ICJ

The Federation of Kenya Employers [FKE Kenya] has issued an advisory to its members advising them not to deduct the Affordable Housing Levy from employee salaries until the Court of Appeal rules on the matter:

Tanzania's Pan-African community has congratulated the Government of South Africa for their unwavering and bold stand against the genocide being committed by Israel on the people of Palestine. South Africa has made us proud as Africans. Kenya, where is our voice? #FreePalestine

Ventolin, a life-saving asthma drug produced by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is currently out of stock in major healthcare outlets in Kenya.

This shortage can in part be attributed to GSK's exit from the country late last year, after which the company will rely on third-party