Thomas Mukhwana

1 week ago | africauncensored.online | Thomas Mukhwana

The first part of this story exposed a conflict of interest in the ownership of Triumph Power Generating Company, an IPP supplying electricity to Kenya Power. In this second part, through expert analysis and an insider interview, we explain the anatomy of a Kenyan electricity bill and World Bank guarantees, which protect private investments at the cost of consumers. 70% of Kenya’s electricity is generated from renewable energy sources like wind, geothermal, and hydroelectricity.

1 month ago | africauncensored.online | Thomas Mukhwana

Independent Power Producers (IPPs) joined Kenya’s electricity grid in 1996, introduced as a response to power rationing. Rather than benefitting consumers, new evidence in this 2-part investigation raises serious questions about possible conflict of interest. Due in part to the contracts that favour these IPPs, consumers have had to pay for the electricity they generate, even when the power itself is not supplied to the power grid. As a result, power bills remain high.

Jan 31, 2025 | africauncensored.online | Eric Mugendi |Thomas Mukhwana

By Eric Mugendi and Thomas Mukhwana Kenya has a strong tradition of investigative journalism. Freedom of expression is enshrined in Article 33 and freedom of the media in Article 34 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010). However, the Media Council of Kenya has recorded at least 612 cases of violations of press freedom in the country from January 2013 to September 2024, including violations of journalists’ protection and safety.

Jan 31, 2025 | africauncensored.online | Eric Mugendi |Thomas Mukhwana

By Eric Mugendi and Thomas Mukhwana Kenya has a strong tradition of investigative journalism. Freedom of expression is enshrined in Article 33 and freedom of the media in Article 34 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010). However, the Media Council of Kenya has recorded at least 612 cases of violations of press freedom in the country from January 2013 to September 2024, including violations of journalists’ protection and safety.

Nov 7, 2024 | iwpr.net | Thomas Mukhwana

When President William Ruto took office in 2022, he vowed that no extrajudicial killings would occur under his administration. Barely a year into office, at least 53 Kenyans were killed, allegedly by police officers, during protests in March and July 2023. This summer, more than 60 Kenyans, including children, died during another crackdown on protest. Hundreds more are living with injuries inflicted by police.