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The session turned confrontational, as MPs were split over whether Gachagua played a role in the unrest.

Family members linked his disappearance to his recent efforts in promoting the Gen Z protest anniversary on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

Lawyer Shadrack Wambui says unless the high court intervenes and grants the orders, he stands to suffer unlawful deprivation of liberty, irreparable harm to his person, grave public embarrassment and monumental injustice occasioned through misuse of public office for private ends.

Alice Ngitira was awarded at a star-studded event held at London's Royal Festival Hall and attended by Amal and George Clooney, Charlotte Tilbury, Dame Joanna Lumley, DJ Cuppy, Joseph Fiennes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, among many other notable guests.

David Maraga claimed that the withdrawal came abruptly, despite his legal entitlement to police protection as a retired Chief Justice under the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act.

“Please! There are very few fools in Kenya. Persuade us. If you persuade us, I can also go and concentrate on farming and help with food security. But don’t burn the country—for heaven’s sake, we don’t have another country,” Ruto said.

In a statement, Kagwe said the depot was attacked and vandalised when peaceful demonstrations were hijacked by criminals in Maua, Meru County, on Wednesday, June 25.

Along Moi Avenue and Loita Street, massive flower vases that the city management had used to beautify the city were either broken or turned upside down.

Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter, who has been serving as the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics, has been promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed as the Commander Kenya Army, replacing Lieutenant General David Tarus.

Babu Owino appeared alongside lawyer John Maina to defend Suleiman Wanjau Bilali and former Harambee Star captain Robert Otiti Elwak, who were arraigned in court as the police sought custodial orders to detain them for 10 days.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye, while delivering the ruling, said the resolution of the motion against Mathia should be set aside pending the hearing and determination of her case.

The censure followed a wave of public anger over evictions in areas including Old Ngara, New Ngara, Kariokor, Buruburu, Kariobangi, and Woodley that were carried out despite an active conservatory court order halting the process.

The former Interior CS declaring his readiness to face questions over controversial deaths including those of Chris Msando, Jacob Juma, Kipyegon Kenei, and the victims found in River Yala.

Adopting the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing, MPs said they were dissatisfied with how counties have handled previous allocations, noting that development remains minimal despite steady increases in funding.

The legislator claimed that the move was in retaliation for his decision to stand with Kenyans who took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of last year’s anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.

At the Koja area, traders said shops were broken into, looted, and later set on fire—an arson attack that caused the greatest loss to one trader who had recently acquired new printing machines.

Gachagua accused the government of breaking promises made to the youth, saying their growing frustration stems from unfulfilled pledges dating back to the 2022 campaigns.

Kewosa said the protests, which also resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, exposed women and girls to horrific abuses that must never be tolerated.

Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego gave the directions after the prosecution failed to present all its witnesses during the three-day hearing allocated for the matter.

The demonstrations marked the anniversary of last year's deadly protests over the contentious Finance Bill 2024, which saw more than 60 people killed and protesters storming Parliament.

The new laws aim to raise revenue through expanded tax bases and support critical sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

The committee urged the Office of the Attorney General to lead the drafting of a comprehensive recall policy in partnership with key institutions.

They accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of attacking unarmed citizens and gagging the press during nationwide demonstrations marking one year since the Gen Z protests began.

The EFF expressed "full solidarity with the youth of Kenya," who returned to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 protests that erupted in response to the controversial Finance Bill.

The group, composed mainly of women who lost their children during the June 25, 2024, anti-government demonstrations, had assembled to lay flowers and offer prayers at the site where Rex Masai, the first victim of the protests, was shot.

The unrest also led to the abrupt cancellation of multiple committee meetings without explanation.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and other emergency responders provided critical medical care to those in need.

Mudavadi praised the security forces for what he called “professionalism and restraint” amid extreme provocation, warning that the country cannot tolerate violence disguised as protest.

The reversal came after strong criticism from civil groups, including LSK, Katiba Institute, KCHR, MCK, and the Kenya Union of Journalists.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said such statements are reckless, unsubstantiated and risk destabilising regional peace.

The two suspects were linked to an inflammatory timetable circulating widely on social media, purportedly calling on demonstrators to storm State House.

CJ Koome said the damage went beyond the physical structure, noting that the destruction of case files had disrupted dozens of ongoing cases.

The CS condemned the criminal anarchists who, he said, in the name of peaceful demonstrations, unleashed a wave of violence, looting, sexual assault, and destruction upon our people.

According to LSK, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in 23 counties to demand justice and government accountability, exercising their rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression as protected under Articles 33 and 37 of the Constitution.

Excesses by the National Police Service have prompted action in the past. Repressive laws have been repealed and mechanisms are in place to identify, report and punish police excesses.

The Sh23.5 billion programme, launched with the promise of spurring industrial growth and creating jobs in all 47 counties, has drawn sharp criticism for its top-down implementation, design flaws and exclusion of key stakeholders.

In addition, 18 county government motorbikes were burnt. Newly acquired music equipment meant for public events was also destroyed in the fire.

Senator Okiya Omtatah said he took deliberate steps to stop what he believed would have turned into a dangerous confrontation with security forces.

Aroko, who was initially arrested and treated as a suspect in the high-profile case, was freed following a review of evidence by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

The National Police Service (NPS) also featured among the departments that received no project funds, despite its development budget being revised down from Sh1.78 billion to Sh85 million.

The security clampdown comes as Kenyans commemorate the Gen Z protests of July 25, 2024, which were marked by the unprecedented storming of Parliament.

The CS paused to engage with commuters, boda boda riders, and mkokoteni operators. His impromptu walkabout came after a closed-door meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other top officers at the Office of the President earlier in the day.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said it is closely monitoring county transactions and will take legal action against any public officers found facilitating irregular payouts.

Among the affected routes are Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau, which have been halted until further notice.

Citing international examples, Odinga said protests are often coordinated with police to maintain order and urged Kenya to adopt the same approach.

LSK wants the court to issue an order of habeas corpus, directing the government, including top government officials and law enforcement agencies, to produce Ndiangui immediately.

The Katiba Institute has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court accusing the police of imposing unlawful barricades to suppress public dissent.

This is not the first time the Communications Authority has threatened broadcasters. A similar warning was issued in 2024 during the anti-Finance Bill protests that saw demonstrators storm Parliament on June 25 last year.

Protesters gathered near Parliament in defiance of road closures and heavy police presence, chanting “Ruto Must Go” and “Reject Finance Bill!” despite waves of teargas and police reinforcements in armoured trucks.