anti-finance bill protests Stories
Opposition leaders have insisted that June 25 be recognised as a symbolic public holiday to honour protesters who were killed.
The Kenyan government, a sitting member of the UN Human Rights Council, now finds itself under fresh scrutiny.
Shikuku recounted that he was patrolling the Central Business District (CBD) when he received a call from an inspector informing him that a young man...
“Some were armed, others were not. As OCS Kamukunji, I deployed about 60 officers to the area. None of them carried firearms—only tear gas and batons...
Odinga acknowledged recent efforts toward national reconciliation, including public apologies made during the National Prayer Breakfast earlier in the...
Calling for a revival of national values, Maraga said he would stand with the youth during what has come to be known as Gen Z Revolution Month.
A total of 55 incidents of enforced disappearances occurred between January and December 2024.
Kenya's economy grew much slower than anticipated in 2024, recording a GDP growth rate of 4.7 per cent against the projected 5.7 per cent.
Local human rights organisations submitted that, despite the largely peaceful nature of the protests, there were credible allegations of excessive and...
The renewed demands follow the release of a BBC documentary, which identifies individuals allegedly involved in the deaths of three unarmed protesters...
The CS said the law provided that in the event that KDF is deployed to restore peace in areas affected by unrest, under article 241, the chief of the...
He explained that the government’s decision to call in the military to quell the protests was a grave mistake that could have resulted in soldiers ass...
According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.
While the Finance Bill may have served as the immediate trigger, the protests were, in reality, a response to a much deeper frustration with Kenya’s g...
The association acknowledged the apology later issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the incident but took issue with assertions by...
Amnesty International Kenya and Human Rights Watch found that between March and July 2023, police used excessive and unnecessary force against protest...
The grim statistics were further exacerbated by the shocking discovery of 448 bodies in Shakahola, a stark violation of the right to life.
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...
Duale alleged that the regime change coincided with intense protests by Gen Z youth, who stormed Parliament and caused significant damage.
Perceived government waste and corruption were a core driver of mass demonstrations in June.
Kenyan authorities are looking for fresh revenue-raising measures after rescinding the 2024 tax increases.
They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former N...
The IMF requires regular reviews of reforms — in Kenya's case every six months — before it releases tranches of funding.
IPOA's latest report reveals that the military presence was not just unlawful but a deliberate effort to suppress dissent and create a militarized sta...
The Bill has provisions granting extensive powers to law enforcement authorities to curb protests deemed disruptive to public order.
Victims of the reckless shootings and their families are now facing hard times as their lives have permanently changed
Sheikh Abdilahi, a prominent figure from the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), also weighed in, advocating for a comprehensive dialogue...
