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Justice overdue for 2023 anti-govt protest abuses across Kenya
Human Rights Watch  |  Nov 26, 2024

Amnesty International Kenya and Human Rights Watch found that between March and July 2023, police used excessive and unnecessary force against protest...

KNHCR calls for sanctions against Interior Ministry, Police IG over GenZ protest abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

KNHCR Vice-Chair Marion Mutugi stated that “post-mortem reports indicate that most of the deceased were shot using live bullets during the protests, w...

Every eligible entity must contribute to Kenya’s tax revenue - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

He noted successes in bringing landlords into the tax net through initiatives like the Blockchain Management System and the Monthly Rental Income prog...

Lupita Nyong'o expresses concern over crackdown on anti-govt protests, likens tactics to Moi's regime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

Otieno outlined that his campaign will focus on four key pillars: club empowerment, improved governance, holistic development, and grassroots glory.

DCI recommends charges against 5 politicians accused of funding anti-govt protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former N...

LSK sues Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei and others for manhandling Hanifa Adan
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 14, 2024

Sgt. Martin Mbae Kithinji, who is the first respondent is sued for manhandling Hanifa while "arresting" her near the Kenya National Archives on June 1...

High Court restrains police officers from covering faces when dealing with protestors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 14, 2024

The court also directed all uniformed officers of the National Police Service (NPS) or those working under NPS to have a nametag and affix their servi...

Senior police officers hold key security meeting ahead of planned Thursday protests
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 06, 2024

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said criminal elements will be dealt with firmly.

Social media uptake surges during anti-govt protests, CA report reveals
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 30, 2024

The prevalence of Facebook and WhatsApp in social media mentions highlights their extensive adoption and influential presence in the Kenyan digital la...

Governor Abdulswamad to Ruto: Be true to your word, drop cases against protestors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2024

The Mombasa County boss also told President Ruto that those who were injured and killed during the protest must be compensated.

"JKIA is out of bounds!" Police boss warns protestors
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2024

The police boss cited the Protected Areas Act Cap 204 further warning that all found contravening the law will be will be punished and dealt with swif...

Live blog: Fresh wave of demos break out in various parts of the country
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jul 23, 2024

The anticipated demos comes in the wake of Ruto's renewed tough stance to combat the protestors as the acting Police IG vowes to ensure the country is...

State reassures of media independence in wake of violence meted out on journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2024

The government has assured media houses that it has no intentions of interrupting their mandate.

Court asks family of Rongai boy killed in demos to solve burial dispute out of court
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 18, 2024

The parents Denish Okinyi and Jecinta Anyango disagreed on where their son should be buried. The two once lived together but separated.

UN concerned over learners' safety as agency condemns police conduct during anti-govt demos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

UNICEF's Kenya Representative Shaheen Nilofer stated that every child's safety should always be prioritised by security officers.

"Terrifying and shameful!" Media Council expresses outrage over shooting of journalist
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

Media Council CEO David Omwoyo termed the incident as shameful and terrifying.

Kwale business community calls for peace amid youth-led protests
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 16, 2024

"Tourists fled back to their countries, leaving us without customers," Lilian said, and she appealed to the youth to remain calm.

Acting Police IG calls for peaceful protests, warns of goons infiltration
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2024

Tuesday's protests are centred on demands for accountability for lives lost during the previous protests.

Live blog: Heightened security countrywide as anti-govt demos resume
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jul 16, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice will provide live updates of key events during the planned protests.

Anti-government protesters mark Saba Saba
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jul 07, 2024

Saba Saba, marked on the seventh day of the seventh month every year, is a commemoration of the day in 1990 when pro-democracy demonstrations took pla...

Gen Z protests revive the spirit of Saba Saba Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2024

The protesters, who will be in all-black outfits, will meet in Nairobi's central business district to honour at least 39 people killed during three we...

Sharp fall in private business activity as anti-tax demos choke sector
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 03, 2024

Christopher Legilisho, an economist at Standard Bank, said the anti-tax demos experienced during the month did enough to restrain output and new busin...

DCI pledges action against looters in Nairobi CBD protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2024

The DCI vowed to take action against those individuals, noting that while young people, the majority of them Gen Zs, exercised their democratic rights...

Criminals in anti-tax protests due in court - Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 30, 2024

The head of state noted that some of these people overwhelmed police officers and also attacked members of the public.

MPs who approved Finance Bill are Kenya's true heroes - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 30, 2024

While explaining that his work, since taking office in September 2022, has been to pull Kenya out of the debt trap, he regretted that the rejection of...

What next now that Ruto has withdrawn contentious Finance Bill?
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 02, 2024

The president’s decision has sparked debate among legal experts and the public on what grounds he withdrew a bill that had already been passed by the...

All Saints Cathedral demands apology from police boss over protest violence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Rev. Canon Evans Omollo said he was outraged that anti-riot officers lobbed teargas canisters and fired live bullets in the church compound, harming s...

Clerics urge Ruto, Gachagua to present united front amid social unrest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2024

The leaders expressed concern over conflicting statements from the Executive branch regarding the protests and their aftermath.

Ruto's call for dialogue with Gen Z met with scepticism
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Critics have warned the youth against participating in the discussions, citing past grievances brought before the government that have remained unaddr...

Mombasa family demands justice as kin succumbs to gunshot wounds after anti-tax protests
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2024

Human rights organisations have documented three deaths during the protests in Mombasa, two from gunshot wounds and one from teargas inhalation.

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