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Journalists urge police and protesters to respect press freedom during June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

The MCK cautioned both police and protesters against targeting journalists, stressing that they play a vital role in informing the public and must be...

Kenya hits back at foreign envoys over call to protect civic freedoms during June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Envoys from 12 countries issued a joint statement calling on President William Ruto’s administration to respect citizens’ right to peaceful protest an...

LSK vows legal action over alleged plot to deploy armed gangs ahead during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...

June 25 Gen Z protests: NCIC, Amnesty urge peace, restraint and accountability
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 24, 2025

NCIC urged all participants to exercise their right to assemble and demonstrate responsibly, warning against any form of violence or incitement.

Kenyans voice mixed reactions ahead of Wednesday’s protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2025

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...

Police warn Gen Z protesters against State House march, cite Protected Areas Act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

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...

Fury as plainclothes police camp outside Rongai artist Matiri's home without warrant ahead of protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

As Matiri remained behind his locked door, he recorded a series of videos shared on X, showing the officers—some dressed in casual clothing—persistent...

Protest essentials: A look into what to carry to stay safe, alert, and resilient
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 24, 2025

Basic items like a charged phone, a power bank, national ID, water bottle, and light snacks can make a significant difference during long marches or i...

Raila defends Kenyans’ right to protest, urges government to uphold constitutional freedoms
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

Odinga reaffirmed that ODM is committed to championing the rights of all citizens, including access to food, shelter, education, healthcare, property,...

Catholic bishops challenge President William Ruto to stop silencing youth, deliver justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) urged youth to protest lawfully, even as they sharply criticised government agencies for what they ter...

Wednesday showdown: Kenyans criticise President William Ruto for backing police ahead of June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Angry Kenyans took to social media platforms on Tuesday, criticising the President’s stance, accusing him of choosing state power over citizen rights.

Police warn traders against hiring goons as guards ahead of June 25 protests, say it's illegal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri warned that hiring youths for protest security is illegal and could lead to arrest for disrupting public order.

Rights group expresses fear over June 2025 protests, claims State planning to deploy goons
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kongamano La Mapinduzi National Spokesperson Oyoo Sungu said that their quest for justice in the country will not falter.

Opposition leaders attend memorial for protest victims ahead of June 25 demos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 22, 2025

The leaders declared June 25 a symbolic public holiday dedicated to fallen Gen Z protesters.

Break-in at MUHURI Lamu office sparks fears of intimidation ahead of planned protest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

In a statement, MUHURI said unknown individuals broke into the office through the rooftop in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Bunge La Wananchi warns politicians against using goons during June 25 protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 21, 2025

Bunge La Wananchi Chairman Robert Kiberenge told The Eastleigh Voice that they are aware that politicians had used youths to infiltrate this week's Tu...

Boda Boda riders distance themselves from June 25 protests, call for calm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

They cautioned against being used as pawns in political games, warning that any chaos would only worsen their economic struggles.

Gachagua alleges deadly plot to kill protesters, warns youth to shun June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Gachagua described the plan as a calculated scheme to provoke bloodshed, urging parents and young people to avoid mass action and instead observe the...

BBC documentary "Blood Parliament" to be screened in Kayole despite government pressure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Attendees have been urged to dress warmly and carry shukas, as the screening will run late into the night.

BBC investigation links KDF officers to brutality during deadly anti-government protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

One of the findings was that one shooter had a unique dress code, unlike the plainclothes police officers at the scene, raising doubts about whether h...

DPP approves charges against 5 politicians over links to anti-govt protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

DPP also noted that a separate inquiry file should be opened for possible money laundering and financial crimes.

Gachagua accuses state of using incitement cases to justify impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 26, 2024

He revealed that he had learned of a plan to press charges against three of his staff members, along with two MPs.

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