Kenya: We Have Evidence of Vehicles Ferrying People and Distribution Money to Cause Anarchy - Murkomen On Protest Chaos

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says criminals were ferried from Murang'a, Nyeri, Thika and other areas to stage an attempted coup during the Gen Z-led protests… Read more »

Kenya: Koome Denounces Violent Protests As She Condemns Targeting of Courts

Chief Justice Martha Koome has strongly condemned the acts of vandalism and destruction targeting Judiciary infrastructure during the June 25 protests, terming them a direct… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Slams Envoys and Politicians for Inciting Youth Leading to Destruction During Protests

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has slammed envoys and politicians for inciting the youth leading to the violent chaos observed during Wednesday's Gen Z-led protests that Amnesty… Read more »

Kenya: Babu Owino Alleges Withdrawal of Security Detail After Joining June 25 Protest

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has alleged that the government has withdrawn his official security detail in retaliation for his participation in protests held on… Read more »

Kenya: Communications Authority Lifts Ban On Live Coverage of Demonstrations

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has lifted its directive suspending live coverage of demonstrations by media outlets. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Reinstates TV's After Communications Authority Suspension Over Live Protest Coverage

The High Court in Nairobi has suspended a directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) ordering media houses to cease live coverage of ongoing protests, in a landmark… Read more »

Kenya: FAO Pilots Low-Carbon Tea Among Small-Scale Farmers

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a pilot project in Kenya aimed at producing low-carbon tea. Read more »

Kenya: Chaotic June 25 Protest in Nyeri Leaves 4 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded

At least four people have been confirmed dead and 27 others injured, including a police officer, following deadly Gen Z-led protests in Nyeri County on June 25. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Signs Govt Spending Plan for Budget Cycle Starting July 1

President William Ruto has signed into law the Appropriations Bill 2025, authorizing the government to spend Sh1.88 trillion from July 1 to finance priority programs across key… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Mandates Automatic Tax Reliefs As He Signs Finance Bill 2025

President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law on Thursday, ushering in a raft of tax amendments and fiscal reforms designed to streamline revenue collection, ease… Read more »

Kenya: 12 Killed, 400 Injured in Gen Z Anniversary Protests Across Kenya

At least twelve people were killed and more than 400 others wounded on Wednesday as Gen Z-led protests marking the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations… Read more »

Kenya: TV Stations Pulled Off Air As Communications Authority Enforces Ban On Gen Z Protest Coverage

The government has shut down major television stations for defying a directive by the Communications Authority (CA) to stop live coverage of the ongoing Gen Z protests. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Editors Condemn Govt Crackdown On Live Protest Coverage

The Kenya Editors' Guild (KEG) has condemned the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for directing TV and radio stations to halt live coverage of the Gen Z protest anniversary,… Read more »

Kenya: Internet Users Report Slowdown On Gen Z Protest Anniversary

A section of Kenyans on Wednesday reported unusually slow internet speeds on major networks, raising concerns of possible interference aimed at disrupting coverage of the Gen Z… Read more »

Kenya: We Are Here to Retaliate, No More Extra-Judicial Killings, Protesters in Kisii Say

Police in Kisii were forced to use teargas canisters to disperse angry protesters in many parts of Kisii town after the peaceful protest turned chaotic. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Power Security Guard Killed By Gunshot During Gen-Z Protests

A security guard stationed at Kenya Power's Stima Plaza in Nairobi was fatally shot during protests held Wednesday by young Kenyans marking the first anniversary of last year's… Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Okays Dualling of Nairobi's Northern Bypass to Ease Traffic Congestion

NAIROBI, Kenya, June, 25 - The Cabinet has approved the dualling of the Nairobi's Northern Bypass, a 20.2-kilometre stretch that currently serves as the city's only… Read more »

Kenya: Form 3 Student Shot Dead in Molo As Gen Z Protests Turn Deadly

The ongoing Gen Z-led demonstrations have claimed yet another life, heightening tensions across the country on the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »

Kenya: Injured Female Cop Rescued By Nairobi Gen Z Protesters

A police officer was seriously injured in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on Wednesday during tense confrontations between police and demonstrators marking the first… Read more »

Kenya: Wamalwa Alleges Plot to Deploy the Military Under Cover of Media Blackout

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has alleged that the government may be plotting to deploy the military under the cover of a media blackout. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Invites Aga Khan for State Visit

President William Ruto has invited His Highness the Aga Khan to Kenya for the signing of an agreement recognizing the Ismaili Imamat and to receive the country's highest civilian… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Peaceful Protests Amid Ongoing Unrest

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to keep and safeguard peace and unity in the country. Read more »

Kenya: Hope and Fear Ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary

Kenya was set to commemorate on Wednesday the first anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests that shook the nation in 2024, marked by the unprecedented storming of Parliament. Read more »

Kenya: How Moraa Plots to Defend World Title in Tokyo Championships

Despite being inconsistent in her performance since she won the World title in 2023, Mary Moraa is confident of defending her women's 800m crown at the World Championships slated… Read more »

Kenya: Commuters Forced to Walk As Police Erect Roadblocks Along Key City Entry Roads

Matatus have been blocked from entering Nairobi's Central Business District, with police setting up multiple roadblocks on key access roads, forcing commuters to walk into the city… Read more »