Local, international actors denounce violence in Kenya's anti-tax protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 17:57:17

Local, international actors denounce violence in Kenya's anti-tax protests

They include the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Foreign Press Association Africa (FPAA), the United Nations, and a group of 13 embassies.

Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-24 21:23:09

Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga reveals what senior government officials are seeking to establish amid intense protests against the Finance Bill, 2024.

Schools break for mid-term ahead of fresh round of anti-Finance Bill protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-24 12:00:05

Schools break for mid-term ahead of fresh round of anti-Finance Bill protests

The adjustment has now coincided with planned week-long protests against the Finance Bill, raising fears that students may be caught in the unrest or influenced to join the demonstrations.

Ruto, Kenya Kwanza leaders change tune, call for dialogue with Gen Z over protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-24 11:10:41

Ruto, Kenya Kwanza leaders change tune, call for dialogue with Gen Z over protests

The President said that he was proud the young people had stepped forward tribeless and peacefully to be counted as he expressed readiness to engage them in issues affecting the country.

Kenya's Gen Z shows the power of digital activism - driving change from screens to the streets
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-06-23 08:16:41

Kenya's Gen Z shows the power of digital activism - driving change from screens to the streets

Digital activism enabled fast mobilisation of support, bridged gaps between diverse groups, and it has brought attention to pressing issues in real-time.

Live blog: Anti-Finance Bill demos go countrywide as MPs finalise debate
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Team
  • Date: 2024-06-20 18:20:46
Protest but institutions will make decisions, Ruto tells Kenyans on Finance Bill
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-19 15:06:11

Protest but institutions will make decisions, Ruto tells Kenyans on Finance Bill

Thus far, with pressure from the public to amend the bill and ease the tax burden on the public, the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee has dropped several controversial proposals.

Kenyans praise Jamia Mosque for assisting 'Occupy Parliament' protesters
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-19 12:15:56

Kenyans praise Jamia Mosque for assisting 'Occupy Parliament' protesters

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 gas to disperse them.

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