June 27
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 »
Kenya: Kalonzo - We Will Move to Court If Govt Excesses On Demonstrators Continue
Azimio La Umoja Co-Principal Kalonzo Musyoka has intensified condemnation of police killings witnessed yesterday following violence that erupted during the anti-finance bill… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Bear Morgue, Hospital Expenses From Tuesday Riot As 12 Lay Dead
City Hall has committed to clear hospital expenses for injured protestors laying in county-run hospitals and meet morgue expenses for twelve bodies. Read more »
Kenya: Aukot Accuses President Ruto of Insensitivity Over Tuesday's Chaos
Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has condemned the violence witnessed on Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill protests across the country. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Warns Kenya Against Violence Amid Finance Bill Protests
United States Senator Chris Coons has voiced concerns over the violence witnessed during the anti-Finance Bill protests held on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Real Estate Stakeholders Endorse Calls for Withdrawal of Oppressive Finance Bill 2024
Stakeholders in the real estate sector have reinforced the calls for President William Ruto to halt signing the Finance Bill into law calling for dialogue on the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Traders Count Losses After Looting During Protests
Traders are counting their losses following massive looting and vandalism during yesterday's anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: What Athletes Need to Do to Compete in Nairobi City Marathon
Athletics Kenya (AK) have informed athletes that they will have to have a set personal best (PB) times if they are to compete in the marathon and half marathon for this year's… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Keen to Close Continental Champs On High With More Medals
Kenya continue their medal harvest on the ultimate day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon with a number of athletes in action. Read more »
Kenya: Attack On Public Institutions Shall Not Be Condoned, Embrace Dialogue - Wetangula
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized on the need of all Kenyans to exercise tolerance and restraint following the invasion of Parliament by demonstrators that… Read more »
Kenya: Grandmullah Urges President Ruto Not to Assent to Finance Bill, Listen to Kenyans
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has urged President William Ruto not to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday amid nationwide… Read more »
Kenya: UN Boss Guterres Concerned Over Violence During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over violence in Kenya following the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations witnessed in various parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Urges President Ruto to Drop Finance Bill Following Tuesday's Chaos
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the controversial Finance Bill 2024 that has sparked widespread discontent culminating in… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Sign the Finance Bill, Listen to the People - Raila to Ruto
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has urged President William Ruto to delay signing the Finance Bill into law until the grievances of the young generation are addressed. Read more »
June 25
Kenya: President Ruto Deems Tuesday's Chaos Treasonous, Vows Tough Response
President William Ruto has described Tuesday's violent chaos in Parliament as treasonous and vowed a firm response to restore normalcy. Read more »