Protests

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

Lobby groups are behind the fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the state to release those believed to have been abducted by security agents and declare an end to the arrests.

Kindiki emphasised that law enforcement's role in violent encounters is governed by the law, and he has no reason to be held accountable for the police actions.

The police caution comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with opposition groups and citizens voicing discontent over various issues.

The proposed Assemblies and Demonstrations Bill 2024 seeks to bar protests on highways and other public spaces, claiming they disrupt public order.

The arraignment of minors sparked public outrage and criticism of the government after they were paraded in court last Friday.

The report says that while Kenyan law guarantees the right to peaceful assembly and protest, the administration of President William Ruto has been actively interfering with these rights.

“How were we executing our investigations before the evolution of mobile phones?” DCI Mohamed wondered.

Duale alleged that the regime change coincided with intense protests by Gen Z youth, who stormed Parliament and caused significant damage.

The recommendations from the Taskforce propose actions aimed at improving police conduct by benchmarking against regional and international standards

FIDA condemned what they termed as the state's "laxity" in addressing femicide cases, which they argued amounts to "aiding and abetting" such crimes.

Early results of the Mozambique election show that the ruling party, Frelimo, is set for another win. Opposition candidates say the poll was rigged.

Justice Mugambi directed the petitioners to serve their petition to the respondents – DCI and ODPP before the close of business on Friday, September 27, 2024.

DPP also noted that a separate inquiry file should be opened for possible money laundering and financial crimes.

Video evidence shows police retreating, leaving unattended a section of the fence around the parliament grounds that had fallen earlier.

Both leaders acknowledged the growing global trend of democratic backsliding, highlighting the need to protect democracy in Africa from threats such as disinformation and the misuse of digital platforms.

Tensions between the matatu operators and hawkers had been simmering for some time. 

The Eastleigh Voice confirmed that the traders were protesting an eviction notice issued by the Nairobi City County Government.

The Associates also praised Hanifa and the MChanga team for their efforts, expressing their satisfaction with the transparency displayed throughout the initiative.

The Citizens' Festival will take place in the park of Bellevue Palace in Berlin on September 14, 2024. 

In his submission, Awino argued that the Kenya Kwanza administration violated citizens' constitutional rights by infringing on their right to protest.

Professor Fred Ogola, in an affidavit to support his application, argues that several significant national events and decisions occur at the State House.

President William Ruto abandoned the finance bill for this fiscal year on June 26, and later dismissed most of his cabinet, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament and launched demonstrations across the country.

He added that police officers must not, in any way, hide or obscure their faces so as to render them difficult to identify.

"We demand the immediate release of Khalifa and his family," MUHURI demanded in a statement.

The Archbishop also lamented the violence and loss of life during the protests, characterising the clashes as "oppressors against the oppressed.

In the context of systemic corruption, labelling Kenya’s protests as ‘anarchy’ seems both misleading and inadequate

In Kenya, youth-led protests and political debates have surged on social media, raising fears of surveillance and fake news. Online platforms are now at the forefront of activism and dissent.

Wanjigi’s legal woes stem from his alleged involvement in the Nane Nane protests that rocked Nairobi on Thursday.