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Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him
The Conversation  |  Jul 06, 2024

The Finance Bill, which Ruto has put on hold, was the trigger for the recent protests. But its roots run deeper.

Opinion: Kenya’s Gen-Z movement must avoid mistakes in some African countries
Amina Boru  |  Jul 06, 2024

The Kenyan Gen-Z must be cautious not to cross the threshold into a full-scale revolution, avoiding the potential hijacking of their good cause by opp...

Opinion: Gen Zs have valid grievances that deserve our respect and support
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jul 06, 2024

Many admired and supported the demonstrations until last Tuesday when things took a different turn, with criminals who disguised themselves as protest...

Take responsibility for protest-related deaths and abductions, ODM tells state
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

The party criticised President Ruto for distancing his administration from the killings and abductions despite what it said was clear evidence to the...

A look at Parliament security amid claim that criminals targeted armoury
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 01, 2024

Though not listed among protected areas, conditions set by parliament are that demonstrations or protests are not permitted within its precincts and n...

Finance Bill demos: Kidnapped students Joshua Okayo, Regis Wanjala found
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 29, 2024

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) confirmed Joshua Okayo's rescue along with that of Regis Wanjala, another student who had also been missing.

Kenya’s violent protests tarnish Ruto’s camaraderie with the West
Amina Wako  |  Jun 29, 2024

Kenya is one of the few countries in Africa that are still considered a stable partner in Europe and the USA.

53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 26, 2024

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.

Anti-tax protests: Attack on Parliament grievous and unforgivable, Wetang'ula says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Wetang'ula said the invasion shook the country to the core, resulting in the loss of lives close to the Parliament precincts.

Deadly protests leave trail of destruction in Nairobi CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Some of the businesses along Tom Mboya Street, Ronald Ngala, Moi Avenue and even Luthuli Avenue, remain closed, including several major supermarkets,...

MPs to proceed on early recess after Tuesday's deadly protests, passage of Finance Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country, Parliament has introduced a motion to advance and extend the upcoming recess, initially scheduled for July...

Deadly protests forces cancellation, postponement of key conferences as Ruto withdraws attendance
Amina Wako  |  Jun 26, 2024

The organisers of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024 on Wednesday morning confirmed President William Ruto would not be in attendance.

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...

'Assault on law': CJ Koome condemns abduction of Finance Bill protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 25, 2024

In a statement on Tuesday, Koome expressed deep concern over numerous allegations regarding the abductions of protesters amid ongoing mass protests ag...

Finance Bill protests: Gunshots, fire at Parliament as protesters gain entry
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 25, 2024

Citizen TV's live coverage showed security agents hiding behind walls while pursuing the protesters and gunshots could be heard.

Relentless Mombasa, Kwale and Garissa residents continue anti-Finance Bill demos
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jun 25, 2024

Thousands turned up in Mombasa County, with the support of their governor, while boda boda riders and mama mbogas joined the action in Kwale, while th...

MPs pass Finance Bill amid intensified protests, prepare for recess from June 28
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2024

In the vote on Tuesday, 195 MPs voted in favour of the bill rejected by the public as a tool to overburden citizens via higher taxation, while 106 opp...

Business as usual in Eastleigh amid nationwide anti-Finance Bill demos
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 25, 2024

Key outlets such as the Day to Day, Tasnim, Sunrise, Al Noor, and Bangkok malls on Mohamed Yusuf Hajii Avenue opened their doors at 9 a.m.

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.

Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan said they were informed that they were persons of interest being sought over the countrywid...

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