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The Finance Bill, which Ruto has put on hold, was the trigger for the recent protests. But its roots run deeper.
On the issue of abductions and arbitrary arrests, the commission cited 32 reported cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 arrests.
The leaders expressed concern over conflicting statements from the Executive branch regarding the protests and their aftermath.
Tax hikes that led to the unprecedented youth-led protests were just a trigger for many to vent their anger against a wasteful government.
In a joint statement, stakeholders noted that during the disruptions, mobile money services, credit and debit card transactions, and e-commerce platfo...
Kenya is one of the few countries in Africa that are still considered a stable partner in Europe and the USA.
It is crucial for Gen Zs not to allow their movement to be hijacked by selfish politicians or individuals with ulterior motives. The government has ac...
He made the announcement in a press briefing on Wednesday, saying he had "conceded".
The lawyers argue that the overwhelming majority of the views submitted to the parliamentary committees for Budget and Public Finance Management stron...
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.
Some of the businesses along Tom Mboya Street, Ronald Ngala, Moi Avenue and even Luthuli Avenue, remain closed, including several major supermarkets,...
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country, Parliament has introduced a motion to advance and extend the upcoming recess, initially scheduled for July...
The organisers of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024 on Wednesday morning confirmed President William Ruto would not be in attendance.
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...
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) condemned similar acts last Tuesday, which saw journalists arrested and attacked while covering the demonstrations.
One of the victims was shot in the leg while the other was shot in the hand. Both were rushed to local health facilities in the town for further treat...
The right to protest consists of a group of rights guaranteed by both domestic and international law.
The adjustment has now coincided with planned week-long protests against the Finance Bill, raising fears that students may be caught in the unrest or...
The President said that he was proud the young people had stepped forward tribeless and peacefully to be counted as he expressed readiness to engage t...
Experts argued that the Bill would escalate the cost of living and present challenges for tax compliance, especially affecting small businesses and in...
Activist Hanifa Adan says the president's promise of dialogue is late, while other young people insist that the first way forward is to reject the bil...
The NCCK believes it is now essential to promote messages of peace and justice directly from church platforms.
State’s promise to review controversial tax proposals appears insufficient as the entire Finance Bill is riddled with hidden and equally punitive taxe...
A poster on the planned activities shows the protests will enter the second week full of activity following the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kany...
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah on Tuesday said that the debate will begin on Wednesday and will continue until Thursday.
The Eastleigh Voice will be updating on key events ahead and during the tabling of the Bill in Parliament.
The committee has recommended the deletion of the 2.5 per cent proposed Motor Vehicle Tax saying the tax is discriminatory and non-progressive.
Among those arrested were Hanifa Adan a reporter at The Eastleigh Voice.
