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EU, White House, Rep. Ilhan Omar express concern over Kenyan violence, urge dialogue
Amina Wako  |  Jun 27, 2024

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Ruto's decision to withdraw the bill "contributes to the reduction of the tensions and should help cre...

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...

Four protestors shot in anti-Finance Bill demos in Isiolo Town
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 25, 2024

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...

Tight security as key roads leading to Parliament closed ahead of anti-Finance Bill demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2024

Police water cannon trucks are also being used to barricade key roundabouts leading to Parliament.

Live blog: Fresh wave of protests as Finance Bill enters final phase
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jun 25, 2024

The country is bracing itself for another fresh round of protests as the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations continue to gain momentum.

Explainer: What the law says about the right to protest in Kenya
The Conversation  |  Jun 25, 2024

The right to protest consists of a group of rights guaranteed by both domestic and international law.

Schools break for mid-term ahead of fresh round of anti-Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

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...

International hacker group 'Anonymous' warns over passage of Finance Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 20, 2024

The group said that efforts by Kenyans to hold peaceful demonstrations against the Bill have been met with harassment and arrests from the police.

Protest but institutions will make decisions, Ruto tells Kenyans on Finance Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2024

Thus far, with pressure from the public to amend the bill and ease the tax burden on the public, the National Assembly Finance and National Planning C...

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