DCI recommends charges against 5 politicians accused of funding anti-govt protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-26 10:45:55

DCI recommends charges against 5 politicians accused of funding anti-govt protests

They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former Nyeri MP Martin Deric Ngunjiri Wambugu and Pius Munene.

IMF staff in Kenya for fact-finding mission after anti-Finance Bill protests
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-13 10:42:12

IMF staff in Kenya for fact-finding mission after anti-Finance Bill protests

The IMF requires regular reviews of reforms — in Kenya's case every six months — before it releases tranches of funding.

IPOA claims KDF deployment during demos was cover-up for police misconduct
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-11 11:10:53

IPOA claims KDF deployment during demos was cover-up for police misconduct

IPOA's latest report reveals that the military presence was not just unlawful but a deliberate effort to suppress dissent and create a militarized state.

MPs move to engage public on proposed new law targeting protesters
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-19 11:01:36

MPs move to engage public on proposed new law targeting protesters

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

Police brutality: Protest victims’ tales of pain, uncertain future
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-08-09 08:48:05

Police brutality: Protest victims’ tales of pain, uncertain future

Victims of the reckless shootings and their families are now facing hard times as their lives have permanently changed

Ruto urges families to report cases of missing protesters
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-28 21:49:27
Mombasa religious leaders urge Gen-Z youth to halt protests
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-22 14:46:06

Mombasa religious leaders urge Gen-Z youth to halt protests

Sheikh Abdilahi, a prominent figure from the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), also weighed in, advocating for a comprehensive dialogue that includes all relevant parties.

Raila, Uhuru and Kalonzo’s retirement benefits slashed after withdrawal of Finance Bill
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-22 11:22:25

Raila, Uhuru and Kalonzo’s retirement benefits slashed after withdrawal of Finance Bill

According to supplementary estimates before Parliament, the President has taken the lead, ceding Sh1.8 billion that was allocated to his office in the current financial year.

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests
  • Author: Amina Boru
  • Date: 2024-07-13 15:45:30

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests

While protests were witnessed in various towns across the country, northern Kenya seems to have been left out of the history-making moment of a revolution by Gen Z, similar to the 1990s agitation for pluralism that was mainly led by a group of politicians then referred to as young Turks.

Opinion: Gen Z gatherings mark a new dawn for political transformation
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-07-13 10:08:49

Opinion: Gen Z gatherings mark a new dawn for political transformation

Today's youth in Kenya are using cultural events and gatherings as catalysts for political transformation. Their participation isn't just symbolic; it's strategic.

Shock as bodies concealed in sacks found in Mukuru Kwa Njenga
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-12 15:53:58

Shock as bodies concealed in sacks found in Mukuru Kwa Njenga

The discovery of the bodies emerges at a time when cases of abduction and disappearances are being recorded following the countrywide protests against Ruto's government.

Ruto set to address the nation for fourth time in 3 weeks
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-11 12:03:59

Ruto set to address the nation for fourth time in 3 weeks

Last Friday, Ruto addressed the nation whereby he announced government reforms aimed at streamlining his administration following an uproar from Kenyans, who demanded change in the overall governance of the country.

AG Muturi denies claims of being excluded from key government decisions
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-11 10:25:48

AG Muturi denies claims of being excluded from key government decisions

The AG dismissed the claims, asserting he had been misquoted as he upholds the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Wiper party ousts MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks on Gen Z protesters
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-10 18:41:18

Wiper party ousts MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks on Gen Z protesters

The controversy stemmed from an undated video, now widely circulated, in which Farah appears to issue inflammatory remarks about the young anti-government protesters.

Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-07-09 20:13:00

Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House

The roadblocks had been in place since Thursday, June 27, 2024, following protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and calls for President Ruto’s resignation, with protesters declaring an intention to stage an Occupy State House protest.

High Court suspends Ruto task force for audit of public debt
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-07-08 17:34:50

High Court suspends Ruto task force for audit of public debt

The order was issued by Justice Lawrence Mungambi following a suit by Mangare Gikenyi against the task force and the attorney general.

Kilifi leaders demand immediate release of arrested youth protesters
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-08 14:58:26

Kilifi leaders demand immediate release of arrested youth protesters

Madzayo criticised the police's actions as arbitrary and unjust, emphasising that the youths are being mistreated without proper legal grounds.

Proxy Finance Bill? Higher import duties on essential goods in EAC’s new tax guidelines
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-06 07:40:43

Proxy Finance Bill? Higher import duties on essential goods in EAC’s new tax guidelines

Some of the upward revised tariff’s touch on items that formed the basis of the public outroar over the currently withdrawn Finance Bill 2024

Kindiki condemns protest-related deaths, calls for accountability
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-05 06:28:36

Kindiki condemns protest-related deaths, calls for accountability

The CS stated that the families of those who died will receive justice via accountability.

CS Duale offers to resign if Ruto feels he has let him down
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-04 11:42:56

CS Duale offers to resign if Ruto feels he has let him down

Duale has urged the President to evaluate his administration and remove any burdensome members, including himself.

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