March 20, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Odinga to Call Off Demonstrations
Deputy President William Ruto has urged the Raila Odinga-led Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party to call off demonstration saying they are affecting the country's economy… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Convoy Teargassed in Nairobi in Day of Drama, Arrests
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas and water canon on a convoy of opposition leader Raila Odinga Monday as he led his supporters to the capital's city center. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Receives 30,000 Tonnes of Wheat From Ukraine
Kenya has received 30,000 metric tonnes of wheat from Ukraine to help families affected by drought and famine. Read more »
Kenya: Moles in Harambee Stars Camp? Head Coach Firat Fires Stern Warning
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has insinuated that there might be the possibility of having 'moles' in the national team camp, sneaking information out especially to media. Read more »
Kenya: Why President William Ruto's Sh3 Trillion Tax Collection Target is Unrealistic
The Kenyan government targets raising Sh3 trillion for the financial year ending 2024, amid tough economic challenges caused by the Ukraine-Russia conflict as well as drought and… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Am on My Way,' Odinga Tells Azimio Supporters
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga is on his way to join his supporters for the coalition's demonstrations over the high cost of living and electoral reforms among other issues. Read more »
Kenya: Major Leadership Changes Effected at Kenya Ports Authority After New MD Takeover
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board has made a few changes in the leadership positions at the parastatal a few days after Captain William Kipkemboi Ruto took over as managing… Read more »
Kenya: Businesses in Kisii Operating Normally As Traders Avoid Azimio Protests
Business went on as usual Monday in Kisii town as a number of traders opened their businesses with many of the residents saying they are already straining to make a living and… Read more »
Kenya: Madzayo, Wandayi Among Opposition Leaders Arrested During Azimio Protests
Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo and National Assembly Minority Opiyo Wandayi are among leaders who have been taken in police custody as Azimio La Umoja One Kenya supporters… Read more »
Kenya: No Azimio Demos Yet in Opposition Stronghold County of Mombasa
As police engaged the opposition supporters in the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori counties, Mombasa remained generally peaceful for the better part of Monday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Supporter Wrapped in Towel Demonstrates With Son Against High Cost of Living
A Kisumu man has joined the Azimio protest alongside his 4 years old son over the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: 'Meet Me on the Streets 'Winnie Odinga Tells Azimio Supporters, Claims Electronic Devices Hacked
The Opposition Leader Raila Odinga's daughter, Winnie Odinga, will take part in the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrations slated for today. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Demonstrators Gain Access to KICC as Several Arrested
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrators have gained access to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Odinga Supporters at KICC
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse dozens of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya protestors who stormed the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) accompanied by a section of… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Remain Deserted, Shops Closed as Traders Heed Odinga 'Public Holiday' Call
The "Holiday" is real in Kisumu as the lakeside city remains deserted with shops closed, save for a few. Read more »
Kenya: Police Cordon Off Jeevanjee Gardens, Aga Khan Walk, Tom Mboya Monument in Nairobi
Police has cordoned off most public spaces in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) as they enforce the directive by Nairobi Police Boss Adamson Bungei not to allow any… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Final Appeal to Supporters Ahead of Protest
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has rallied his supporters to come out in numbers amidst the sentiments by police administration that the protest slated for today by Azimio La Umoja… Read more »
Kenya: Security Tight Around State House Ahead of Odinga Protest March
Security was heightened on roads around State House, Nairobi Monday ahead of a protest march by Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
March 19, 2023
Kenya: Super Obiri conquers New York Half Marathon
Two-time World 5000m champion Hellen Obiri continued her beautiful transition to the road races when she won the women's race at the New York Half Marathon on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: I Am Not Prepared to Engage an Anarchist - Ruto Says No to Raila Odinga
President William Ruto on Sunday said he will not engage "anarchists" but he is ready for talks with leaders keen on national development. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Police Chief Says Planned Azimio Protests Illegal, Cites Order Act
Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei has termed planned Azimio protests in the capital illegal citing failure by opposition leaders to adhere to provisions of the Public Order Act. Read more »
Kenya: Simba Hit Horoya for Seven to Make CAF Champions League Quarters
Tanzanian giants Simba SC marched into the quarter finals of the CAF Champions League after thrashing Guinea's Horoya 7-0 in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night, making the last eight… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Cancels Monday State House March, to Seek Audience With Ruto
Opposition leader leader Raila Odinga has called off plans to storm State House Nairobi with his supporters on Monday instead saying party officials will seek an audience with… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Is Not Funding Anti-Govt Activities - Raila Odinga
Azimio Coalition leader Raila Odinga has refuted claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring anti-government demonstrations including Monday's planned march in the… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Kenya: Stop Cage Poultry Farming, Lobby Tells Meat Companies
An animal protection lobby group is condemning poultry cage farming, which it says is inhumane. Read more »