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How The Government of Kenya is Spying on Your Phone: An Urgent Exposé of State Surveillance

During the recent Gen Z-led protests that shook William Ruto personally and his administration to its very core, many Kenyans found themselves asking a chilling question: How did the police track them down so easily, even in the supposed safety of their homes? Scores of activists and protesters were abducted, many never to be seen again. Suspicion quickly fell on Safaricom and Kenya Power, accused of handing over personal information to a rogue state. But the truth may be even more disturbing—and far simpler than most would imagine... In a revelation that will shock every Kenyan, your private communications—phone calls, texts, and even your physical location—is being monitored without your knowledge. The Kenyan government has been accused of engaging in widespread surveillance of its citizens, using sophisticated tools provided by Israeli cyber-espionage firm Circles. This disturbing information was uncovered in a damning report by Citizen Lab, a digital rights watchdog based at the Un

Operation in High Gear After Sakaja Orders Closure of Wines and Spirits Shops

On Friday 23 February 2024, Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja ordered the removal, within seven days, of all outlets selling wines and spirits at bus termini in the county. "We will no longer allow disorder in the city," he warned during a meeting that brought together stakeholders in the transport sector, including the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) and officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). "Nairobi is the capital city," he added. "We are working round the clock to ensure this. That is why today, I have directed the removal of all wines and spirits shops located around matatu terminals."

The operation, which commenced over the weekend, is in high gear.



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