June 23
Africa: Sarah Moraa, Ng'eno Strike Gold for Kenya At Africa Athletics Championships
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Youngster Sarah Moraa and Alex Ng'eno clinched Kenya's first gold medals at the Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon with victories in the men and women's… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Responds to Youth Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
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President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his pride in their peaceful and united stance. Read more »
Kenya: AG Justin Muturi's Son Reported Missing Amid Suspected Abduction in Lavington
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Attorney General Justin Muturi's son, Leslie Muturi, has been reported missing amid suspicions of either kidnapping or arrest by police in Nairobi's Lavington area. Read more »
Kenya: Generation Z - a Force That Cannot Be Ignored in Kenya
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In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a remarkable uprising led by its youngest demographic, Generation Z, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
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The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
Kenya: Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' Echo in Nightclubs As Generation Z Amplifies Campaign Against Finance Bill 2024
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Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' reverberated through nightclubs across cities and major towns in Kenya as Generation Z took their campaign against the Finance Bill 2024 to a new level. Read more »
Kenya: Evangelical Churches to Prohibit Political Discussions Amid Finance Bill Protests
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The Evangelical Churches of Kenya (EAK) has urged churches nationwide to prohibit politicians from engaging in political discussions during church services. Read more »
Kenya: Call for People With Epilepsy to Seek Treatment in Kisii
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The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) has launched a ten-month campaign to create awareness, provide treatment, and end stigma for those living with… Read more »
Kenya: Clean Sweep? Not This Time! - Equity Hit Zetech to Level Semi-Final Series
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Jemimah 'Mimah' Omondi put on a show, dropping a game-high 21 points as the Equity Hawks put on a commanding response to tie the best of five Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)… Read more »
Kenya: Unesco to Host Ai Forum With Focus On Ethics, Region's Potential
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Kenya and UNESCO will host an artificial intelligence (AI) forum in Nairobi tomorrow that will discuss AI potential in the region as well as its role in ethics. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flag Waving Youth Leads Anti-Finance Bill Chant At Holy Family Basilica
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A youth waving Kenya's national flag took center stage on Sunday, leading the congregation at Holy Family Basilica in chants of 'Reject The Finance Bill' during Mass. Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Rights Group Condemns Shooting, Killing of Protesters [press release]
AI London
Despite the assurance by the Government that the right to assembly would be protected and facilitated, today’s protests have spiralled into violence. Human rights observers… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Driving Change From Screens to the Streets [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Issues 3-Week Ultimatum for CI, IPOA to Unmask Rex Masai's Killers
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The Law Society of Kenya has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to unmask… Read more »
Kenya: Activists Seek Answers On Whereabouts of Content Creator Crazy Nairobian
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A coalition of human rights Defenders and content creators are demanding answers from the Government on the whereabouts of a content creator Billy Simani alias Crazy Nairobian whom… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Leaders Under Fire in Lengthy X-Space Debate Over Finance Bill 2024
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Kenyan leaders and government supporters faced sharp criticism on Saturday from thousands of Kenyans online for endorsing the proposed Finance Bill 2024 while neglecting the… Read more »
Kenya: Confusion and Outrage Follow Itumbi's Flip-Flop On Crazy Nairobian's Release
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Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has retracted his earlier statement regarding the whereabouts of missing content creator Billy Simani, known as Crazy Nairobian, hours after… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Get Intimidated By the Protestors - Cheruiyot Tells MPs
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Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has blasted Members of the Parliament who voted against the Finance Bill 2024 accusing them of attempting to sink the country into financial… Read more »
Kenya: Netizens Rally Against Finance Bill With Brief Ruto Appearance At X Forum
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Kenyan netizens stormed X on Saturday, escalating protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and condemning poor governance in the country. Read more »
Kenya: To Be a Gen Z in Kenya - Is Delulu the Only Solulu? [opinion]
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Kenya, a nation celebrated for its vibrant culture and dynamic society, is now experiencing the profound impact of its youngest adult generation Gen Z. Born between the mid-1990s… Read more »
June 21
Kenya: Khat in Kenya - Why Efforts to Ban This Popular Stimulant Are Unlikely to Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Khat - the stimulant leaves and twigs of the plant Catha edulis - seemed to have secure legal status in Kenya despite being illegal elsewhere. It had been declared an official cash… Read more »
Kenya: Mother Accuses Police of Negligence After Son Is Shot Dead During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
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The mother of Rex Kanyike Masai, the 29-year-old man shot dead by police during Thursday's anti-Finance Bill protests, has recounted the events leading to her son's death. Read more »
Kenya: Protester Shot Dead By Police During Nairobi Protests
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One person was fatally shot Thursday evening during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Scam Facebook Account 'Blessings Madiba Citizen' Running Bogus Promotions in the Name of Kenyan Actor Blessing Lung'aho
Africa Check
Beware of scam Facebook account 'Blessings Madiba Citizen' running bogus promotions in the name of Kenyan actor Blessing Lung'aho Read more »
Kenya: Probe Launched As 1 Killed in Kenya Anti-Tax Protest
DW
Kenya saw nationwide demonstrations on Thursday against government plans to raise taxes to plug a budget deficit. Rights groups allege that police used live rounds while dispersing… Read more »