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How Gen Z used caricatures, humour to criticise government officials
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 25, 2024

PS Omollo said they do not intend to take any legal action against the person drawing the trending Ruto cartoons on social media, especially, the X pl...

Police warn against unauthorised protests ahead of Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

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

HRW calls for end to criminal charges against anti-government protesters
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

The organisation said witnesses and survivors of the spate of abductions said abductors drove unmarked cars.

Senior cops to be held liable for junior officers’ misconduct under proposed law changes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

IPOA officials argue that the anonymity trend, which has become common in managing protests, undermines their mandate to ensure police accountability.

KNHCR calls for sanctions against Interior Ministry, Police IG over GenZ protest abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

KNHCR Vice-Chair Marion Mutugi stated that “post-mortem reports indicate that most of the deceased were shot using live bullets during the protests, w...

IG Kanja directs Internal Affairs Unit to replace arbitrarily transferred officers
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The unit has been struggling with a lack of funds, which consequently affects its detectives' mobility during investigations.

Govt invites public feedback on Bill proposing Sh15m fine for damaging critical infrastructure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

“Any person who commits such an offense shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifteen (15) million shillings or imprisonment for a term not excee...

There was a second attempt to invade Parliament, says Interior CS Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

This alarming event followed the violent invasion of Parliament on June 25.

DCI recommends charges against 5 politicians accused of funding anti-govt protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former N...

Kenyan police in plainclothes fired on Nairobi protesters, Amnesty says
Reuters  |  Sep 25, 2024

The rallies began peacefully, later turning violent. On June 25, the bill was scheduled for a third reading, and some demonstrators briefly stormed pa...

Elusive justice: Families of young Kenyans killed in protests demand accountability
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 31, 2024

For Rex Maasai’s mother, the feeling of loss is compounded by the lack of progress in her quest for justice for her slain son

IG, Attorney General ordered to respond to petition seeking demos at State House
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 19, 2024

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

MPs move to engage public on proposed new law targeting protesters
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Bill has provisions granting extensive powers to law enforcement authorities to curb protests deemed disruptive to public order.

Gen Z-led demos dent Kenya’s growth prospect to moderate - CBK
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2024

The surveyed CEOs noted that growth prospects for companies going forward will largely depend on the specific strategies put in place to improve busin...

Redefining protests in Kenya: How accountability and stability can coexist
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 10, 2024

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

MPs start debate on controversial protests bill that caused backlash
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The bill’s first reading proceeded despite its sponsor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, having assured Kenyans he would withdraw it following a...

New Bill proposes Sh10m fine, 10 years in jail for vandalism of infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The Bill also proposes the establishment of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee, which will consider applications for declaring infrastru...

Opinion: What public officers can learn from handling of protestors' cash
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Aug 03, 2024

Some Kenyans couldn’t believe that the Sh30 million raised was being utilised accordingly and the person in charge remained accountable all through de...

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