Corruption In Kenya

Kenyan whistleblower faces lawsuit, death threats after exposing $2bn airport deal

President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé

Robert Amalemba

Kenyan advocates hold placards during a picket in Nairobi following a protest call to members by the Law Society of Kenya against recent remarks by president William Ruto, who accused the judiciary of widespread corruption and a lack of integrity. (TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)

28 SEP 2024

Kenya’s Whistleblower Protection Bill aims to tackle fear of reporting corruption

Whistleblowers in Kenya have faced retaliation, social victimisation, and intimidation, often being targeted for disclosing information without formal procedures

Gedion Onyango

4 min read

Security forces intervene as demonstrators opposed to the “Finance Bill 2024”, which proposes a tax bill, march towards the parliament building to protest against the government in Nairobi, Kenya on July 16, 2024. (Photo by Gerald Anderson/Anadolu via Getty Images)

CATHERINE WANJERI WA KARIUKI

18 JUL 2024

Kenya’s press freedom under siege amid protests and government crackdown

A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability

Sibahle Zuma

4 min read