Saba Saba Day protests Stories

Murkomen puts inciting politicians on notice, vows crackdown in Rift Valley
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Murkomen pointed out that most of those behind the incitement are not from Uasin Gishu or even the wider Rift Valley region.

Government defends use of terrorism charges in protest crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

CS Murkomen challenged critics to provide alternative legal grounds for prosecuting the suspects, maintaining that national security must not be compr...

Shot from behind: Family mourns fisherman killed in Saba Saba protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

A postmortem conducted at the Naivasha Sub-County Hospital mortuary on Wednesday confirmed that he was shot from behind, with the bullet exiting throu...

Autopsy results in Nanyuki: Inconclusive findings for Julia Njoki, police bullet blamed for Wambugu's death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The deaths of Wangui and Wambugu have heightened tensions in Nanyuki, with youth threatening to storm the police station in protest over the handling...

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

Ruto warns opposition against inciting violence, urges focus on development agenda
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Ruto said that his administration would not tolerate the use of young people as tools for political mobilisation and disruption.

Police arrest suspect in Kitengela Sub-County Hospital attack
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Police traced him to his rented residence in Noonkopir, where they recovered a black marvin cap and a grey jacket he was seen wearing during the attac...

KHRC slams police for inaction over attack on mothers’ briefing ahead of Saba Saba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

KHRC said the assailants broke through the perimeter wall of its Gitanga Road premises, violently disrupted the event, roughed up attendees, and made...

Saba Saba death toll rises to 38, KNCHR confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

It further indicated that 130 people are still nursing injuries at home and in various health facilities across the country.

Julia Njoki died in prison, not in police custody, police now says
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 11, 2025

NPS spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed Njoki’s death but clarified that she passed away while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, not in police c...

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

Belgut MP Nelson Koech urges police to 'shoot to kill' violent protesters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Koech said the President’s directive did not go far enough and insisted the police should aim to kill those who pose a threat.

NYS denies allegations its buses transported goons during Naivasha protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

NYS described the allegations circulating on various media platforms as unfounded, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the institution.

Judiciary sets record straight on police barricades during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2025

On Wednesday, news agencies reported that the court had outlawed police barricades during protests.

Ruto, Kindiki urged to resign over rising cases of police brutality, lawlessness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

Aukot slammed what he termed as state-sponsored killings, abductions, torture and enforced disappearances, particularly targeting peaceful protestors,...

"Enough is Enough": Ruto declares war on anarchy, pledges to protect Kenyans' lives and property "by all means possible"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Ruto pledged to restore peace and order “by all means possible”, maintaining that the country could not afford to slide into anarchy.

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji says arrest was politically motivated as Embu erupts in protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Mukunji alleged that the government was using his arrest as a tactic to intimidate him because of his political alignment and outspoken views on natio...

Vocal Africa accuses Murkomen of sanctioning lethal force as Saba Saba death toll rises
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 08, 2025

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, who joined families of those who lost their kin during the Monday protests in viewing their bodies, wondered how almo...

Chief Justice Koome calls for balance between protest rights, law enforcement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.

Protests rock Embu as residents demand release of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The demonstrators, some of whom could be seen chanting and waving placards, accused the government of targeting their MP unfairly.

Matatu industry reels from Sh800 million loss as Saba Saba protests halt public transport
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

Thousands of commuters who rely on matatus to get to work, appointments, or hospitals were left stranded.

LSK, rights groups condemn deployment of masked police officers during Saba Saba protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

They said the deployment of heavily armed officers with concealed identities breached the law and existing court orders.

Economic freeze: Nairobi loses Sh10.4 billion in single day due to Saba Saba lockdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Nairobi's Gross County Product (GCP) stands at Sh3.8 trillion annually, translating to about Sh1...

UPA demands release of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, say his whereabouts unknown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

Reports indicate that the MP was forced out of his vehicle and apprehended by authorities within Mang'u, Kiambu County, around 3:00 pm.

Saba Saba: CS Murkomen expresses regret over Nairobi lockdown, emphasises security first
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen hailed the government’s decision to restrict access to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), saying the move was necessary...

Raila Odinga rekindles spirit of 1990 Kamukunji rally, honours Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 07, 2025

The long-time opposition politician said the ideals of the movement remain unfulfilled as the country continues to grapple with many of the same issue...

NPS calls for calm ahead of Saba Saba protests, warns against police provocation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

In a statement issued by NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the police service reminded Kenyans that interference with law enforcement officers is a seri...

'No parent should bury their child': Kenyan mothers speak out against police brutality, extrajudicial killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

In their statement, the Mothers of Kenya condemned escalating police violence and called for justice for victims of protest-related killings, includin...

Government warns Saba Saba protests could cripple Kenya’s economy, scare off investors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

CS Kinyanjui has cautioned that business disruptions and property damage witnessed in past protests have painted Kenya as an unstable environment for...

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