nairobi protests Stories

Economic freeze: Nairobi loses Sh10.4 billion in single day due to Saba Saba lockdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Nairobi's Gross County Product (GCP) stands at Sh3.8 trillion annually, translating to about Sh1...

Politician offered goons Sh100,000 to assault, disrupt my protest coverage - Larry Madowo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

According to Madowo, the planned attack included directives to beat him up, smash CNN's equipment and disrupt their coverage of the protests.

UN slams Kenyan Government over police killings during June 25 memorial protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The United Nations Human Rights Commission singled out President William Ruto’s administration for allegedly violating constitutional rights by attemp...

Who's behind the deadly chaos? June 25 memorial protests spark stormy debate as MPs trade blame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The session turned confrontational, as MPs were split over whether Gachagua played a role in the unrest.

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.

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.

Officers accused of shooting hawker during Nairobi protests arraigned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot in the head at close range by one of the officers as the protestors called for justice.

Uneasy calm across Nairobi's CBD amid fears of fresh protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 19, 2025

A heightened sense of caution was noticeable among traders and business owners, particularly in the wake of Tuesday's incidents involving looting and...

Kenya's matatu industry stares at collapse after losing Sh150 million in a day during Nairobi protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to the Matatu Owners Association, the disruptions saw matatus grounded and businesses vandalised across key parts of the capital, with an es...

ICJ-Kenya demands independent probe into police shooting of Boniface Kariuki during protest
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Kariuki, a young mask vendor, was brutally shot by a police officer during Tuesday's protests—ironically and tragically held to demand justice for Alb...

Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.

Police arrest Senator Omtatah, several other activists during anti-abduction demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.

MCK calls for action after 24 documented reports of police brutality against journalists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

The Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo criticised the deteriorating relationship between the media and the government, urging the IPOA, ODPP and...

Media council calls for dialogue with government amid increased cases of attacks against journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2024

MCK said the government is expected to stop police from harassing journalists while out in the field covering conflicts to avert escalating conflict.

Nairobi Business Community blames police for looting during protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 03, 2024

Members of the Nairobi Business Community said their only option was to protect themselves, with Chairman Wilfred Kamau describing break-ins, thefts,...

DCI pledges action against looters in Nairobi CBD protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2024

The DCI vowed to take action against those individuals, noting that while young people, the majority of them Gen Zs, exercised their democratic rights...

Journalist injured as Nairobi protests against Finance Bill reach fever pitch
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 25, 2024

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) condemned similar acts last Tuesday, which saw journalists arrested and attacked while covering the demonstrations. 

Kenyans praise Jamia Mosque for assisting 'Occupy Parliament' protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 19, 2024

Demonstrators said Muslims at the mosque, who had been preparing for prayers, gave them water to wash their faces after anti-riot police fired tear ga...

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