Human rights groups: Police lacked clear command during June 25 protests
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-09-25 15:28:58

Human rights groups: Police lacked clear command during June 25 protests

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

Blatant disregard of court orders by state reduces Kenya to theatre of impunity
  • Author: Ragow Khamis Musa
  • Date: 2024-08-25 16:10:31

Blatant disregard of court orders by state reduces Kenya to theatre of impunity

The apex court decreed that public participation is not an abstract notion, but must be meaningful, and must be accompanied by both reasonable notice and opportunity.

How debt and taxes conspired to rob Nairobi’s slum-dwelling youth of the promise of a better life
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-08-24 10:44:35

How debt and taxes conspired to rob Nairobi’s slum-dwelling youth of the promise of a better life

Walking back the tax bill hasn’t solved Kenya’s problems, and on Aug. 19, Kenya’s new finance minister said that some of the proposed taxes would be introduced as the country looks to service its foreign debt.

Ruto, Gachagua sued at EAC court over human rights violations during Gen Z protests
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-08-22 16:58:24

Ruto, Gachagua sued at EAC court over human rights violations during Gen Z protests

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

Criminologists back court order on police wearing name tags, service numbers during protests
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-08-17 11:40:45

Criminologists back court order on police wearing name tags, service numbers during protests

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

How poor communication left Ruto in tight corner
  • Author: Ragow Khamis Musa
  • Date: 2024-08-17 09:10:33

How poor communication left Ruto in tight corner

Public communication by the state mostly adopts a one-way approach, resulting in incoherent government messaging.

Kenya protests Papal diplomat’s remarks on Gen Z protests
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-16 11:56:25

Kenya protests Papal diplomat’s remarks on Gen Z protests

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

Parliament will investigate June 25 breach during protests, says MP Koech
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-29 13:02:35

Parliament will investigate June 25 breach during protests, says MP Koech

This comes amid questions on whether the legislative building has been conducting internal evidence to establish where there were security loopholes.

Police enhance security measures in Eastleigh as demos resume
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-16 15:43:09

Police enhance security measures in Eastleigh as demos resume

The Eastleigh Business District Association's (EBDA), organising secretary, Omar Ahmed expressed confidence in the security situation.

Catholic bishops call for an end to abductions, killings during protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-16 14:41:52

Catholic bishops call for an end to abductions, killings during protests

"We are a country with laws that govern how law and order should be dispensed. This is illegal and criminal. It must stop."

JKUAT student who went missing after protests died from drowning - autopsy
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-10 14:15:49

JKUAT student who went missing after protests died from drowning - autopsy

Denzel Omondi's body was discovered on July 6 floating in the deserted quarry in Juja and was shared online, raising uproar and suspicion over his cause of death.

CS Kindiki: No reason for me to resign
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-05 07:17:12

CS Kindiki: No reason for me to resign

Kindiki's remarks come at a time when the youth and Senate have put pressure on the President to dissolve his cabinet and remove corrupt officials from his government.

Human rights activists pile pressure on Ruto over police excesses in quelling protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-04 17:30:46

Human rights activists pile pressure on Ruto over police excesses in quelling protests

In their explanation, the acts of violence and criminality, which they described as reprehensible, not only undermine public safety but also inflict severe economic and emotional harm on communities.

Ruto convenes first cabinet meeting since anti-govt demos erupted
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-04 10:01:27

Ruto convenes first cabinet meeting since anti-govt demos erupted

Ruto last chaired a cabinet meeting on June 11, 2024.

DCI releases 38 images of suspected goons during protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-03 08:56:30
Medics for Kenya withdraws medical camps amid safety concerns during protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-03 08:09:28

Medics for Kenya withdraws medical camps amid safety concerns during protests

Founded as a response to the #RejectFinanceBill protests that swept the nation over the past two weeks, Medics for Kenya has been instrumental in providing free healthcare to individuals injured during the demonstrations.

Uhuru urges government to embrace dialogue amidst Finance Bill unrest
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-25 21:55:45

Uhuru urges government to embrace dialogue amidst Finance Bill unrest

Uhuru’s call for dialogue and understanding comes as the country grapples with the aftermath of the demonstrations, which turned violent in some areas.

Mandera Senator Roba warns government against downplaying Gen Z protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-24 15:42:19

Mandera Senator Roba warns government against downplaying Gen Z protests

"In Egypt, the 2013 protests against President Mohamed Morsi, fueled by political polarisation and concerns over Islamist governance, followed the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak."

NCCK issues sermon guidelines, urges churches to preach against Finance Bill
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-23 10:44:33

NCCK issues sermon guidelines, urges churches to preach against Finance Bill

The NCCK believes it is now essential to promote messages of peace and justice directly from church platforms.

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