Blood Parliament Stories

Four filmmakers linked to BBC's Blood Parliament documentary released on Sh10,000 bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 07, 2025

LSK said the arrests was carried out without a clear explanation and that the applicants were compelled to sign a document acknowledging the seizure o...

LSK, Amnesty urge DCI to release equipment seized from ‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 06, 2025

The four filmmakers were at the DCI headquarters, but LSK and civil society organisations took them to safety after learning the DCI was planning to d...

Kenya to make all foreign deals public in new transparency push – Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mudavadi noted that such deals will no longer be treated as “military secrets” and will be uploaded on the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs’ o...

From studio to cell: Filmmakers arrested over BBC exposé narrate ordeal in hands of police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

In an interview with investigative journalist John-Allan Namu, Wambugu recalled arriving at Denver’s office around 3 pm and spending about 30 to 45 mi...

Outrage forces state to release 'Blood Parliament' filmmakers amid fears of more exposés
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2025

Following the arrest of the four filmmakers, Kenyans online expressed their displeasure and frustration, with many believing their involvement in the...

No freedom to celebrate: On World Press Freedom Day, Kenya mourns a silenced press
Amina Wako  |  May 03, 2025

President Ruto's administration has not only failed to uphold press freedom but has also failed to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect...

Freed but not silenced: Fury erupts over arrest of BBC filmmakers behind Gen Z protest exposé
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The creative industry and civil society have interpreted the police action as part of a broader pattern of repression targeting independent voices tha...

Police release four filmmakers arrested over BBC documentary ‘Blood Parliament’
Mary Wambui  |  May 03, 2025

The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...

Filmmakers behind BBC’s ‘Blood Parliament’ arrested in Nairobi amid outcry over police killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The documentary has generated a significant public outcry, raising questions about the use of force by the Kenyan security forces during the protest.

Mudavadi to MPs: Fund Foreign Ministry to support Kenyans in legal trouble abroad
Mwangi Maina  |  May 01, 2025

Mudavadi noted that the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is increasingly under public pressure to secure legal aid or diplomatic intervention...

Finance Bill 2025 proposes 16% VAT on internet radio and TV
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2025

If passed, the amendment means consumers of online radio and television will face higher subscription costs as service providers adjust prices to refl...

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

This follows the release of BBC documentary as well as the recent tragic event in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris where five people were shot dead.

MPs' reaction to BBC documentary sparks fury among Kenyans amid calls for accountability, justice
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 30, 2025

Mandera North MP Major (Rtd) Bashir Abdullahi claimed the documentary was interfering with the reconciliation that has been going on in the country si...

Chuka community’s push for recognition as Kenya’s 45th tribe reaches Parliament
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

The petition, filed on behalf of the Chuka community in Tharaka Nithi County, asks for the community to be acknowledged as a distinct ethnic group wit...

ODPP presses IPOA to fast-track probe into Gen Z protest killings after BBC documentary
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

ODPP said several people had been captured on video or mentioned in the documentary and were of interest due to their presence during the incident.

BBC documentary "Blood Parliament" to be screened in Kayole despite government pressure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Attendees have been urged to dress warmly and carry shukas, as the screening will run late into the night.

Rights groups demand arrests of killers of protesters at Parliament following BBC exposé
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 29, 2025

The renewed demands follow the release of a BBC documentary, which identifies individuals allegedly involved in the deaths of three unarmed protesters...

IPOA issues status update on probe into June 25 protester killings after BBC exposé
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Authority's probe delved into several incidents in June 2024 across the country during mass protests against the Finance Bill, 2024, which saw cla...

Kenya stops screening of BBC documentary exposing protesters' killings
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 29, 2025

BBC’s investigation also involved the review of over 5,000 images, which showed that many of those killed were unarmed and posed no threat when they w...

Manyatta MP Mukunji urges action on BBC exposé, seeks compensation for protest victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Mukunji said it was unfortunate for the country to rely on external sources to learn about events that should have been handled locally.

Amnesty Kenya calls for probe into June 2024 protests after BBC documentary
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Amnesty revealed that the findings in the documentary aligned with joint investigations carried out with other human rights organisations, including t...

Kaluma calls for BBC Africa ban in Kenya over documentary on deadly Gen Z protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the protestors stormed Parliament, some were shot outside the building, while others set fire to a section housing the parliamentary office.

MPs approve Bill unlocking Sh50.5 billion for counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2025

The Bill also outlines various development partner-funded projects that will benefit counties in areas such as agriculture, health, water, sanitation,...

Parliament lacks title deeds for key properties 3 years after auditor’s alert, PAC warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Among the properties without title deeds are Parliament’s main buildings and grounds, which include the Jomo Kenyatta mausoleum, the Juvenile Court bu...

Chaos erupts in Somali Parliament over MP's ouster, Speaker faces impeachment bid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 20, 2025

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

Budget office accuses government of shifting financial burden onto households
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

One of the first policy changes under President Ruto's leadership was a dramatic increase in National Social Security Fund deductions, which jumped by...

Fresh MPs’ pay rise demands anger activists, term it a greedy move
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 29, 2025

The salary increase will be reflected in MPs' payslips as a fixed monthly mileage allowance, in addition to travel reimbursement claims that legislato...

Ousted MPs ordered to vacate offices as new committee leaders take over
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

Wetang'ula further directed the clerk to facilitate the transition by providing suitable office space and necessary administrative support to the new...

CRA wants Parliament to introduce limits on dollar-denominated borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

With concerns over exchange rate risks, CRA believes that placing a cap on foreign debt held in a single currency will enhance fiscal stability and re...

Wetang’ula warns National Assembly committees against harassing state officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Parliamentary committees have faced previous allegations of corruption, with some members accused of soliciting bribes from witnesses.

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