Gen Z Stories

NPS condemns harassment of journalists at drama festivals Nakuru, vows disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.

Butere Girls' bold stand, tears of triumph after refusing to stage Echoes of War without audience
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

With tears in their eyes, they sang the national anthem, the only message they felt they could send to the government before running off the stage, st...

Murkomen under fire for linking Gen Z activism to mental health, drug abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, a civil society organisation advocating for mental health awareness, has now condemned Murkomen’s remarks, demanding an apology.

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Butere Girls’ play 'Echoes of War' pulled from Western regional drama festival
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 29, 2025

The school’s drama club has been instructed to disband, with its members expected to leave by Monday.

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...

Raila: I stopped Ruto’s regime from falling under military rule during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

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...

Inquest into Rex Masai's death continues as police blame ‘unknown individuals’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

Masai was shot and killed during the Gen Z protests in June 2024, which were held in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024 and various other governance...

Rex Masai murder inquest adjourned after state witness fails to appear in court
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 10, 2025

Masai was killed on June 24, 2024, during the youth-led protests in a push for better governance.

Raila demands justice for police brutality victims as ODM seeks to revamp grassroots support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

ODM officials said the ongoing consultations would culminate in a comprehensive position paper that will guide the party’s future political direction.

My deputy party leader will be a Gen Z, says Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Gachagua added that he wants to mentor this generation, blending his experience with their energy, creativity, and knowledge to create a strong leader...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

High Court declares ban on Nairobi CBD protests unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

The Katiba Institute challenged the directive in court, arguing that it was issued at the height of the Gen Z protests and that Kanja had overstepped...

Bungei says no police operational order records to show who shot Rex Masai
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 05, 2025

Masai had been shot in the left thigh and bled to death as medics tried to save his life.

Gachagua slams government for ‘inaction and insincerity’ over rising abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua also questioned President Ruto's international stance on peace, particularly in the DR Congo, contrasting it with the situation at home.

Karua says Sh1,000 ID fee will hinder jobless youths' participation in 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Karua also criticised the President for what she termed as a disregard for the Constitution he swore to protect.

Gachagua condemns murder of Nakuru activist, terms it an attempt to infuse fear
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Otieno's death sparked fury among the locals, who staged protests in Elburgon, Nakuru County, on Sunday, January 19. The community, enraged by the mur...

Ruto: Leaders must offer solutions, not encourage youth unrest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

His remarks come amid rising political tensions, with some critics, including his former ally Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing his administ...

As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

How Uhuru's advise to Gen Zs could cause political ripples
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 18, 2025

He underscored that it was wrong for citizens to remain mum as their resources are mismanaged and bad leadership prevails.

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