nairobi protests Stories

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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