Bail hearing for detained writer and politician Koigi wa Wamwere delayed
**Updates IFEX alerts dated 17 July, 14 February 1996 and 4 October 1995** The bail hearing for detained politician, writer and human rights activist Koigi wa Wamwere and his co-accused has been delayed until 26 July 1996. The hearing, to take place in Nakuru in front of Resident Judge David Rimita, was originally scheduled for […]
Koigi wa Wamwere’s health deteriorating; decision due on application for release on bail pending appeal
**Updates IFEX alerts dated 14 February 1996 and 4 October 1995** NDIMA reported on 13 July 1996 that jailed politician, human rights activist and writer Koigi wa Wamwere’s health has deteriorated. On several court appearances, wa Wamwere has claimed the government wants to kill him and his co-accused through poor diet and denial of medical […]
Journalists assaulted while investigating incident at British High Commission
On 27 June 1996, several journalists were assaulted at the British High Commission offices in Nairobi. Security guards punched and kicked journalists from the “East African Standard” and “Nation” newspapers who had gone to the offices to investigate claims by visa seekers that there were excessive delays in the issuing of visas. The incident left […]