June 27
Kenya: NCCK Questions KDF Deployment On the Streets in Wake of Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has expressed reservations over the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to reinforce the police in dealing with protestors… Read more »
Kenya: How KDF, Police Kept Protestors Away From Nairobi CBD On Thursday
A low turnout of demonstrators was witnessed Thursday in Nairobi's Central Business District during anti-government protests as security agents employed new tactics to deter… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows KDF Deployment to Quell Riots but Gives Govt 2 Days to Outline Scope, Duration
The High Court has declined to outlaw the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to help police quell anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Refers Ruto's Memorandum On Finance Bill to House Finance Committee
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has referred President William Ruto's memorandum on the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 to the House Finance Committee. Read more »
Kenya: Business Community Members in Nairobi CBD, Chase Away Protesters After Tuesday's Looting
Traders and members business community in downtown have chased away protesters who were attempting to hold a demonstrations in the Nairobi CBD. Read more »
Kenya: 7 People Injured During Homa Bay Protests
Seven people have suffered police gunshot wounds and rushed to Homa Bay county Teaching and Referral Hospital following protests in Homa Bay Town. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Files Petition Against Army Deployment to Stop Protests
Azimio La Umoja has filed petition under certificate of urgency against KDF deployment to quell protests ahead of a ruling on a similar case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Read more »
Kenya: Northern Kenya Leaders Condemn Gachagua's Remarks Undermining NIS, Presidency
Northern Kenya leaders have condemned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's 'reckless remarks' undermining the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Read more »
Kenya: CBK Approves Mogo As Digital Credit Financier
The Central Bank of Kenya has now approved Mogo Kenya to provide digital credit services in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
Kenya: WMA Condemns Obstruction of Healthcare Amid Kenya Protests - Security Tightened Nationwide
The World Medical Association (WMA) has voiced deep concern over the unfolding protests in Kenya, demanding unrestricted access for healthcare personnel and ambulances amidst… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Patrol Nairobi Streets Ahead of Ruling On Deployment
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were seen patrolling City streets on Thursday hours before the high court delivered a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Her Initiative Gets Sh27.7mn for Women's Empowerment
The Her Initiative, a Tanzanian organization that bets on women's economic empowerment, has received Tsh560 million (Ksh27,678,161) from the King Baudouin Foundation Africa Prize… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Petition Against KDF Deployment At 3pm
The High Court will at 3pm deliver a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) as part of reinforcement plans to neutralize chaotic scenes… Read more »
Kenya: Security Tightened Around Parliament Ahead of Planned Protests
Heavily armed security agents have been deployed around Parliament and its environs ahead of Thursday's planned protests, with demonstrators threatening to march to State House. Read more »
Kenya: Security Tightened Around Parliament, Supreme Court Ahead of Planned Protests
A contingent of heavily armed security agents have been deployed around Parliament buildings and its environs ahead of Thursday's planned protests by demonstrators who have… Read more »
Kenya: IMF Concerned Over Violence, Loss of Life During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over recent protests in Kenya over the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which was returned to Parliament yesterday after… Read more »
Kenya: Police Mount Security Checks Amid Planned Demonstration Targeting State House
Police have mounted security checks on all roads leading to State House following reports of a planned demonstration targeting the seat of power. Read more »
June 26
Kenya: High-Level Govt Offices to Face Budget Cuts Amid Austerity Measures
High-level state offices are set to face significant budget cuts following austerity measures announced by President William Ruto after heeding calls to withdraw the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: What Next for the Finance Bill 2024 Following Ruto's Withdrawal
President William Ruto's historic announcement to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 has raised questions about the next steps for Kenya's fiscal management. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Appeals for Patience On Capitation Funds, Highlights Govt Commitment to Education
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, assuring them that the government is committed to… Read more »
Cameroon: 'Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour' - Komen Clinches African Title in Cameroon
Brian Komen grabbed Kenya's fourth gold medal on the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships on Thursday evening in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »
Kenya: Calls for Intelligence Chief Haji's Resignation for 'Failing to Advise' Ruto on Protests
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the resignation of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji, accusing him of failing to adequately advise… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Don't Want to Speak to Ruto's Government. God Will Avenge Me,' Says Mother of Killed Protestor in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Tears, anger, and a somber mood filled the air in several city morgues, where the bodies of protestors shot dead by police during Tuesday's deadly anti-Finance Bill protests in… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Threatens Court Action If Government Excesses On Demonstrators Continue
Azimio La Umoja coalition has threatened to move to court if government excesses against demonstrators continue. Read more »