gen z protests Stories
Young people, mostly from Gen Z (born in the late 1990s to early 2010s), have grown increasingly alienated from the government as confrontations escal...
Gachagua accused the government of breaking promises made to the youth, saying their growing frustration stems from unfulfilled pledges dating back to...
IPOA said it observed violations during its nationwide monitoring of the National Police Service’s conduct in managing public order during the Gen Z a...
Citing international examples, Odinga said protests are often coordinated with police to maintain order and urged Kenya to adopt the same approach.
The authority referenced Article 33(2) and Article 34(1) of the Constitution, as well as Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,...
Protesters gathered near Parliament in defiance of road closures and heavy police presence, chanting “Ruto Must Go” and “Reject Finance Bill!” despite...
The CS paused to engage with commuters, boda boda riders, and mkokoteni operators. His impromptu walkabout came after a closed-door meeting with Inspe...
LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...
Eric Mutysia's lifeless body became the defining image of the Gen Z revolution, symbolising several protesters who lost their lives during demonstrati...
Many are reflecting on what the day will hold, as state officials maintain a hardline stance against protests, despite growing calls for Kenyans to sh...
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja warned that any attempt to breach the security of protected areas would be met with firm and lawful resistan...
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) urged youth to protest lawfully, even as they sharply criticised government agencies for what they ter...
Angry Kenyans took to social media platforms on Tuesday, criticising the President’s stance, accusing him of choosing state power over citizen rights.
Days ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brut...
Kongamano La Mapinduzi National Spokesperson Oyoo Sungu said that their quest for justice in the country will not falter.
The 6.91 per cent decline marks the first such drop in this window since the Covid-19 era, four years ago.
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.
He directly addressed the government’s response to youth protests, warning that heavy-handed actions such as arrests and internet shutdowns only deepe...
The DP said that while young people are powerful and full of potential, they must be open to guidance that comes from life experience.
A witness described seeing one of the officers, who was wearing a black cap, dark jacket, blue jeans, and white sports shoes, open fire using a pistol...
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.
Munyao, the mother of 19-year-old Rex Masai, who was fatally shot on Moi Avenue during the protests, is spearheading the petition, which has already a...
The documentary has generated a significant public outcry, raising questions about the use of force by the Kenyan security forces during the protest.
In a memo to all police commanders and heads of formation units, Kanja now wants the police to assist IPOA with the necessary documentation and inform...
Four other cases are still under investigation or awaiting further action, and two referred to public inquests set for mention or hearing in the comin...
Mandera North MP Major (Rtd) Bashir Abdullahi claimed the documentary was interfering with the reconciliation that has been going on in the country si...
Despite high-level promises from the government to ensure accountability, Amnesty pointed out that there has been little progress in holding those res...
ODPP said several people had been captured on video or mentioned in the documentary and were of interest due to their presence during the incident.
Attendees have been urged to dress warmly and carry shukas, as the screening will run late into the night.
