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Defence CS Tuya lays out modalities of KDF deployment in internal security matters
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2025

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...

The year youth-led protests redefined political resistance in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

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...

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.

Raila, Uhuru and Kalonzo’s retirement benefits slashed after withdrawal of Finance Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 22, 2024

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

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests
Amina Boru  |  Jul 13, 2024

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 revolu...

AG Muturi denies claims of being excluded from key government decisions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 11, 2024

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

Opinion: Gen Z gatherings mark a new dawn for political transformation
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jul 13, 2024

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

Proxy Finance Bill? Higher import duties on essential goods in EAC’s new tax guidelines
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 06, 2024

Some of the upward revised tariff’s touch on items that formed the basis of the public outroar over the currently withdrawn Finance Bill 2024

Sharp fall in private business activity as anti-tax demos choke sector
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 03, 2024

Christopher Legilisho, an economist at Standard Bank, said the anti-tax demos experienced during the month did enough to restrain output and new busin...

End criminalisation of protests and respect law, Amnesty tells Kenya's security organs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

Amnesty stressed the need for the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to strictly operate within the confines of the law...

Call against Kenya's high taxes still on, activist says as demos continue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 02, 2024

The demonstrations entered their third week on Tuesday, with members of the public, who started with the #RejectFinanceBill campaign, calling for Pres...

KNCHR reports 39 deaths, 32 forced disappearances during anti-tax demos
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 01, 2024

On the issue of abductions and arbitrary arrests, the commission cited 32 reported cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 arrests.

Ruto: There will be no election based on post-Finance Bill crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 30, 2024

President Ruto appeared to downplay protest calls for his resignation, for reasons including a bloated budget, mega corruption, excessive taxation, an...

MPs who approved Finance Bill are Kenya's true heroes - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 30, 2024

While explaining that his work, since taking office in September 2022, has been to pull Kenya out of the debt trap, he regretted that the rejection of...

Clerics urge Ruto, Gachagua to present united front amid social unrest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2024

The leaders expressed concern over conflicting statements from the Executive branch regarding the protests and their aftermath.

Ruto's call for dialogue with Gen Z met with scepticism
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Critics have warned the youth against participating in the discussions, citing past grievances brought before the government that have remained unaddr...

Mombasa family demands justice as kin succumbs to gunshot wounds after anti-tax protests
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2024

Human rights organisations have documented three deaths during the protests in Mombasa, two from gunshot wounds and one from teargas inhalation.

Explainer: You could lose your land to government if MPs pass new bill
Amina Wako  |  Jun 29, 2024

The Land Amendment Bill No. 2 of 2023 seeks to introduce a new clause that mandates freehold landowners to pay land rent, a move that has sparked wide...

Ruto rejects Finance Bill after violent protests
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 26, 2024

Ruto's move was unexpected given his statement on Tuesday night, in which he called actions by protesters, who invaded Parliament and caused distracti...

53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Out of these, 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.

Anti-tax protests: Attack on Parliament grievous and unforgivable, Wetang'ula says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Wetang'ula said the invasion shook the country to the core, resulting in the loss of lives close to the Parliament precincts.

National Assembly approves military deployment to help quell anti-tax protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 26, 2024

MPs have now legitimised the deployment announced on Tuesday by Defence CS Aden Duale.

MPs to proceed on early recess after Tuesday's deadly protests, passage of Finance Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country, Parliament has introduced a motion to advance and extend the upcoming recess, initially scheduled for July...

Deadly protests forces cancellation, postponement of key conferences as Ruto withdraws attendance
Amina Wako  |  Jun 26, 2024

The organisers of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024 on Wednesday morning confirmed President William Ruto would not be in attendance.

UN, AU ring alarm bells on Kenyan violence, urge government to exercise restraint
Amina Wako  |  Jun 26, 2024

AUC Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat also shared his "deep concern over the outbreaks of violence following public protests, which has resulted in loss of li...

'Assault on law': CJ Koome condemns abduction of Finance Bill protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 25, 2024

In a statement on Tuesday, Koome expressed deep concern over numerous allegations regarding the abductions of protesters amid ongoing mass protests ag...

Finance Bill protests: Gunshots, fire at Parliament as protesters gain entry
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 25, 2024

Citizen TV's live coverage showed security agents hiding behind walls while pursuing the protesters and gunshots could be heard.

Relentless Mombasa, Kwale and Garissa residents continue anti-Finance Bill demos
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jun 25, 2024

Thousands turned up in Mombasa County, with the support of their governor, while boda boda riders and mama mbogas joined the action in Kwale, while th...

Travel advisory issued for long-distance truck drivers as protests rock major towns
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 25, 2024

The association wants its members to remain alert on what is happening to be able to make informed decisions and route assessments before embarking on...

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