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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
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State Pressure Bears Down as Pastor Retracts "Inciteful" Remarks



The pastor at the centre of the controversial video that sparked a state investigation has retracted his statements, claiming he was misquoted.
The video, which showed the pastor suggesting that Somalis were taking over businesses in Kenya, led to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) directing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate potential incitement.

Amid obvious state pressure, the pastor's retraction adds a new layer to the incident, highlighting the delicate balance between curbing hate speech and maintaining freedom of expression. Critics argue that the swift intervention by the ODPP reflects a trend towards authoritarianism under President William Ruto's administration, reminiscent of past regimes.

This development also underscores the underlying socioeconomic tensions in Kenya. The initial remarks tapped into existing anxieties within the Kikuyu community about economic displacement by the Somali community, raising questions about ethnic relations and economic competition in the country.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for careful management of ethnic and economic dynamics to foster national cohesion while safeguarding democratic freedoms.

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