Heightened police presence in Nairobi after deadly protests
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 20:16:05

Heightened police presence in Nairobi after deadly protests

A poster shared online indicates that the protests will continue in the coming week, with participants called to occupy major roads across the country and stage sit-ins on Tuesday and Thursday.

Rogue cop kills 19-year-old Ibrahim Wanjiku, cuts short his engineering dream
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-28 19:05:48

Rogue cop kills 19-year-old Ibrahim Wanjiku, cuts short his engineering dream

Yusuf Hassan, Member of Parliament for Kamukunji, who attended Ibrahim's burial, condemned the killing and highlighted that protests are a constitutional right. 

Ruto assents to Appropriations Bill to cushion govt after rejecting Finance Bill, 2024
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-06-28 17:43:34

Ruto assents to Appropriations Bill to cushion govt after rejecting Finance Bill, 2024

"Articles 221 and 222 of the Constitution require that the Appropriations Bill be assented to by June 30 every year to guarantee the continuity of government operations," Ruto explained.

High Court bars police from using bullets, teargas and arresting protestors
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 12:56:38

High Court bars police from using bullets, teargas and arresting protestors

The court also directed that the police stop using bullets and other draconian measures to quell demonstrations.

Explainer: Applicable procedure and implications of rejection of  Finance Bill 2024
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-06-27 22:27:44

Explainer: Applicable procedure and implications of rejection of  Finance Bill 2024

This Explainer serves as additional guidance to Members of Parliament on the basic applicable procedure and implications of the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024.

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.

National Assembly approves military deployment to help quell anti-tax protests
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-26 12:22:20

National Assembly approves military deployment to help quell anti-tax protests

MPs have now legitimised the deployment announced on Tuesday by Defence CS Aden Duale.

Raila Odinga condemns brutality meted on anti-Finance Bill protesters
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-25 19:15:14

Raila Odinga condemns brutality meted on anti-Finance Bill protesters

Raila noted that the government has dismissed and ridiculed the opinions of Kenyans and has resorted to brutality and murder to silence dissenting voices.

MPs fail to resume debate as protesters storm Parliament
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-25 18:12:05

MPs fail to resume debate as protesters storm Parliament

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the Clerk of Parliament, and several MPs reportedly sought refuge in an underground tunnel to escape the enraged crowd.

Finance Bill protests: Gunshots, fire at Parliament as protesters gain entry
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-06-25 15:14:45

Finance Bill protests: Gunshots, fire at Parliament as protesters gain entry

Citizen TV's live coverage showed security agents hiding behind walls while pursuing the protesters and gunshots could be heard.

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.

NCIC supports Gen Z protests against Finance Bill
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-24 19:59:25

NCIC supports Gen Z protests against Finance Bill

Gen Zs have demonstrated a remarkable display of protest, particularly through the #OccupyParliament and #RejectFinanceBill campaigns, pressuring leaders, including President William Ruto, to reject the proposals.

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-24 16:29:56

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting

Masai, 29, died on Thursday evening from injuries sustained from a live bullet allegedly fired by police in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).

Coastal residents condemn local MPs while protesting against Finance Bill
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-24 13:44:20

Coastal residents condemn local MPs while protesting against Finance Bill

"Why don't you vote? Why don't you come out? You were Jicho Pevu, but now you are silent. Did the lion get wet and become a cat?"

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.

Protesting Gen Zs reject Ruto's promise of dialogue on Finance Bill
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-23 18:17:29

Protesting Gen Zs reject Ruto's promise of dialogue on Finance Bill

Activist Hanifa Adan says the president's promise of dialogue is late, while other young people insist that the first way forward is to reject the bill.

Finance Bill protests: Unions demand release of kidnapped doctor Austin Omondi
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-23 16:59:00

Finance Bill protests: Unions demand release of kidnapped doctor Austin Omondi

The Kenya Dental Association, the KMPDU and members of the public claim that Omondi, alias JaPrado, was taken by police officers for his involvement in the anti-Finance Bill protests.

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.

Ichung'wa's dismissal of anti-Finance Bill protests sparks nationwide criticism
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-22 16:29:09

Ichung'wa's dismissal of anti-Finance Bill protests sparks nationwide criticism

He further dismissed claims that the protesters are funded by politicians, saying they don't require any mobilisation fees as they earn their income and are engaged in their business ventures.

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