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LSK seeks legal support for protesters arrested during Nane Nane demos
Bashir Mohammed  |  Aug 09, 2024

Acting Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said 174 people were arrested during Thursday's demonstrations.

Jimi Wanjigi summoned over alleged plans to infiltrate protests, cause havoc
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 08, 2024

During today's protests, 174 people were detained around the country, including 126 in Nairobi, 22 in Kitengela, and 26 in Emali, Makueni County.

Kenya police use tear gas to clear pockets of protesters in Nairobi
Reuters  |  Aug 08, 2024

At least three journalists were wounded when police fired tear gas canisters close to them, the International Press Association of East Africa, which...

LIVE BLOG: Police, Nane Nane protesters engage in running battles
John Mbati  |  Aug 08, 2024

The youth seek to push for the ouster of President William Ruto, whom they accuse of failing to heed their demands including better governance,, endin...

LSK demands exclusion of civilian police from Nane Nane protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

LSK urged the IG to abstain from utilising unmarked vehicles, vehicles with distorted number plates, or vehicles without legal registration, accusing...

Anti-riot police patrol Nairobi streets in anticipation of Nane Nane protests
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 08, 2024

Thika Road, which normally experiences heavy traffic as people get into the city, had few vehicles and pedestrians.

The 'mother of all protests': Kenyan youths gear up for Nane Nane march
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2024

Inspired by the historic Saba Saba protests of the 1990s, this latest series of demonstrations will challenge the resolve of the revamped government,...

Police say protesters must follow the law during Nane Nane demonstrations
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2024

Masengeli hinted that the police had not received any notice of the planned protests.

From Kenya to Nigeria: Economic crisis fuels youth protests across Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2024

In Nigeria, inflation has spiked above 34 per cent following the removal of a costly fuel subsidy and unsuccessful currency devaluations.

Ruto condemns violence ahead of Nane Nane anti-govt protests
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The protests, named after their scheduled date—August 8—are intended, according to posters shared on social media, to advocate for reforms in governan...

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