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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.

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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

From as early as 8 a.m., crowds gathered at various locations, including Archives, Afya Centre, Moi Avenue, and Kenyatta Avenue, waving placards and c...

He hailed the courage and creativity displayed by Gen Zs and other youths in advocating for change through innovative channels and platforms.

The CS said the right to demonstrate is not the right to riot and that protestors must not breach public order, intimidate, harass or otherwise inconv...

Their worry is heightened by the police response to the demonstrations, which has been termed excessive, with two people dead so far: 29-year-old Rex...

During last week's second reading of the bill, Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya voted 'yes', Isiolo North MP Joseph Samal skipped, while Isiolo Sout...

Davji Atellah, secretary general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), announced this via his page on X, pointi...

If the doctor is not released by midnight, to carry on with his life-saving humanitarian work, the KMPDU will paralyse all medical services, Secretary...

Despite the peaceful intentions of the protesters, some were apprehended by police, while others encountered teargas and were dispersed by water canon...

After being injured, he was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital by a group of well-wishers, where he was treated for severe injuries and internal ble...