Tag: Kenya
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Arshad Sharif’s killing not a result of mistaken identity: Kenyan High Court
A High Court in Kenya has ordered payment of Rs. 2 crore 17 lakh as damages to the family of slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, while also declaring his assassination unconstitutional and illegal. It emphasized that his killing was not a case of mistaken identity and held those government institutions named in the petition responsible.…
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At least 30 killed in Kenya anti-government protests: HRW
At least 30 people died in protests in Kenya this week sparked by a government drive to substantially raise taxes in the East African country, Human Rights Watch said Saturday. “Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on (Tuesday) June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing,” the NGO said in a statement.…
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Pakistan fails to ensure safety of journalists
As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Pakistan’s journalistic community continues to grapple with an alarming surge in violence and impunity. Several reports have highlighted the deteriorating situation, shedding light on the challenges faced by media professionals in the South Asian nation. According to the recently released annual…
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Arshad Sharif’s wife registers case against Kenyan police
Javeria Siddique, the wife of Pakistani journalist and anchor Arshad Sharif who was killed in Kenya in 2022, has filed a petition in the Nairobi High Court on Thursday against the Kenyan police officials named in her husband’s murder case. Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya on October 23 last year. The Kenyan police admitted…
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Actor-in-Law; Fake Kenyan lawyer won every case he contested
This is not a movie plot-line but a baffling revelation of an imposter working as a lawyer with a streak of 26 victories in a row. Brian Mwenda Njagi, an alleged advocate, now faces arrest and unsettling questions about the country’s judicial credibility. The unmasking happened when Njagi dared to represent former leader Maina Njenga.…
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Pakistan exports first batch of Changan Oshan X7 SUVs to Kenya and Tanzania
Pakistan has made a significant foray into the global automobile market, marking a historic moment as it exported a batch of 14 SUV vehicles to Kenya and Tanzania, as reported by ARY News on Thursday. In a landmark achievement, Pakistan, through the collaboration of Master Changan Motors, a joint venture between Pakistan and China, has…
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Pakistan expected to export cars to Kenya
Master Changan Motors, a noteworthy Pakistani-Chinese collaboration, has initiated the export of its Oshan X7 mid-size crossover to Kenya.
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Arshad Sharif murder case proceedings on halt
The proceedings of senior journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder trial have been put to halt in District and Sessions Courts Islamabad. According to the details reported by Samaa news, witnesses have failed to appear and there is a lack of interest on their behalf; and so the case’ file was sent to the record room. Judicial…
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Interim PM Kakar cancels trip to Kenya
Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has cancelled a three-day official trip to Kenya, scheduled to start on September 4 (Monday), The News has reported.According to the Foreign Office, PM Karar was invited by President William Samoei Ruto to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4 to 6, where he would attend the Africa Climate Summit.The…
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Cops who shot at Arshad Sharif rejoin Kenyan police without accountability
Geo news has been investigating journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder case. In their latest update, Geo has revealed that the five Kenyan police officers involved in the killing have resumed duties without any action taken against them. A security source also told Geo that the two of the shooters have been promoted to senior ranks. Kenya’s…