#RejectFinanceBill2024 Stories

Human rights groups: Police lacked clear command during June 25 protests
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2024

Video evidence shows police retreating, leaving unattended a section of the fence around the parliament grounds that had fallen earlier.

Interfaith leaders denounce police brutality against protesters
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 27, 2024

The interreligious leaders have called for dialogue to address the countrywide anti-Finance Bill protests.

Uhuru urges government to embrace dialogue amidst Finance Bill unrest
Amina Wako  |  Jun 25, 2024

Uhuru’s call for dialogue and understanding comes as the country grapples with the aftermath of the demonstrations, which turned violent in some areas...

Travel advisory issued for long-distance truck drivers as protests rock major towns
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 25, 2024

The association wants its members to remain alert on what is happening to be able to make informed decisions and route assessments before embarking on...

Explainer: What the law says about the right to protest in Kenya
The Conversation  |  Jun 25, 2024

The right to protest consists of a group of rights guaranteed by both domestic and international law.

Finance Bill protests: Kindiki reads riot act to Kenyans breaking the law
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 24, 2024

The CS said the right to demonstrate is not the right to riot and that protestors must not breach public order, intimidate, harass or otherwise inconv...

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

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

Mandera Senator Roba warns government against downplaying Gen Z protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 24, 2024

"In Egypt, the 2013 protests against President Mohamed Morsi, fueled by political polarisation and concerns over Islamist governance, followed the rev...

Coastal residents condemn local MPs while protesting against Finance Bill
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2024

"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?"

EXPLAINER: Know your rights! What to do when police arrest you
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2024

The Constitution also guarantees the right to a speedy resolution of the arrest by requiring that the arrested person be brought before a court within...

Finance Bill takes centre stage as thousands of Northern Kenya residents engage on Twitter space
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 24, 2024

Experts argued that the Bill would escalate the cost of living and present challenges for tax compliance, especially affecting small businesses and in...

NCCK issues sermon guidelines, urges churches to preach against Finance Bill
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2024

The NCCK believes it is now essential to promote messages of peace and justice directly from church platforms.

Kwale County youth join the anti-Finance Bill protests
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 21, 2024

Ngati warned that taxpayers were tired of being overburdened with taxes and would no longer tolerate leaders who do not represent them.

Raila's Azimio coalition to discipline MPs who voted for Finance Bill 2024
John Mbati  |  Jun 21, 2024

Currently, the law provides that voters can initiate the process of recalling their MPs for poor performance after two years in office.

Haiti-based lobby condemns Kenyan police brutality during anti-Finance Bill protests
Amina Wako  |  Jun 21, 2024

The lobby fears these actions could set a troubling precedent for the upcoming deployment of Kenyan forces in Haiti.

Azimio piles pressure on police over the fatal shooting of Rex Masai
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 21, 2024

Azimio opposition coalition leaders, on Friday, called for the immediate resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Nairobi police bo...

IPOA launches inquiry into Rex Masai's death amidst anti-Finance Bill protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2024

IPOA noted that besides Masai's death, several other demonstrators and police officers sustained serious injuries during the protests.

Rex Kanyike Masai: The first martyr of the youth revolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2024

Boniface also known as the People's Watchman revealed that the late Rex had his Identity Card, an indication that he knew of the essentials one should...

Explainer: What happens after the Finance Bill passes its second reading?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2024

During the second reading, which began on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the sponsor moved the bill, which was to be seconded by any member.

How MPs voted for Finance Bill, 2024 amidst countrywide protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 20, 2024

Vote on the Second Reading was conducted amid countrywide mass protests as demonstrators continued to lobby MPs to reject the bill

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