June 28
Kenya: Azimio Threatens to Move to ICC Over Alleged Atrocities During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has threatened to move to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the alleged atrocities during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Disputes Govt Figures On Lives Lost During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
A consortium of human rights organization led by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) are set to table a report disclosing numbers of… Read more »
Kenya: Cameroon's Chomche Becomes First NBA Academy Africa Prospect Drafted to the NBA
Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche from NBA Academy Africa, an elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal for top prospects from across the continent, was selected 57th overall by… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Burns Down Children's Home in Embu
Over 30 children living with various forms of disabilities at Jomo Kenyatta Children's Home in Embu Town have been left homeless after a fire razed down the sanctuary on the wee… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Banks to Seek Approval From Finance CS Before Raising Interest Rates
The Supreme Court has declared that banks and financial institutions must seek approval from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance before increasing interest rates on loans and… Read more »
Kenya: Activist in Court Seeking Orders Compelling DP Gachagua to Retract 'Incompetence' Remarks Against Noordin Haji
An activist has moved to court to seek orders compelling Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to retract defamatory statements against National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji… Read more »
Kenya: Court Bars Police From Using Violent Measures During Protests
The High Court on Friday prohibited the National Police Service (NPS) from using excessive force during protests. Read more »
Kenya: How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund After Monday Roll-Out
The Ministry of Health has announced that the countrywide registration of the Social Health Insurance(SHI) Fund will kick off on July 1. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Reported in Nairobi, Other Major Towns After Protests
Calm has been restored in Nairobi and other major towns across the country following Thursday's protests. Read more »
Kenya: I Don't Agree With Finance Bill Withdrawal, Would Still Have Voted Yes - MP Osoro
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has confidently stated he will not apologize for voting yes to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 adding that if the bill would be… Read more »
Kenya: Charred Body Found in Sunbeam Building After Anti-Finance Bill Demos
The body of a 56-year-old man has been found at Sunbeam building along Mfangano Street in Nairobi following the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Read more »
June 27
Kenya: China's E-Vehicle Brand Neta Enters Kenya's Market
Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Read more »
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 »