July 20, 2023
Kenya: Expect Maize Flour Prices to Drop Next Week
A two-kilo packet of maize flour is set to drop beginning next week, coming at a time when the price of the commodity has breached the Sh230 price point. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga is Alive and Kicking, Wandayi Assures Kenyans
National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi has defended Raila Odinga's silence since Wednesday's protests, saying he is safe and that there is no cause for alarm. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Supporters to Converge at Central Park in Day Two of Protests
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leaders and supporters are expected to converge at Central Park in Nairobi for the culmination of day two of the anti-government protests. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Happy With Police Work in Protecting Property During Protests
President William Ruto now says that he is pleased with the police work in protecting property during the anti-government protests. Read more »
Kenya: 30 People Killed in Anti-Govt Protests Since March - Amnesty International
30 people have been killed in anti-government protests since March, according to a report issued by the Kenya Chapter of Amnesty International. Read more »
Kenya: Appeal Court to Rule on Bid to Lift Suspension of Finance Act on July 28
The Court of Appeal (CoA) will determine an application to lift orders staying the implementation of the Finance Act 2023 on Friday, July 28. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Protesters Plead Guilty to Unlawful Assembly, Breach of Peace in Embakasi
Eight protesters have admitted taking part in demonstrations at Embakasi South where properties worth millions of shillings were destroyed. Read more »
Kenya: Police in Kisumu Battle Pockets of Demonstrators in Day 2 of Protests
Police in Kisumu are battling pockets of protestors who were grouping to march along the streets. Read more »
Kenya: If You Want Peace to Prevail, Speak to Your Parishioner Kenyatta - Ichung'wah to Bishop Muheria
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has urged Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria to speak to the former President Uhuru Kenyatta who is his friend in order for peace… Read more »
Kenya: Migori Calm as Police Disperse Demonstrators in Third Wave of Protests
Migori witness's calmness on the second day of Azimio protests. Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino's Wife Fridah Pleads for His Release
Fridah Ongili wife to Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is pleading for the release of her husband who was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and whisked to… Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino Escorted Out of Wang'uru Police Station, Whisked to Unknown Destination
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been escorted out of Wanguru Police Station under tight police security with details unknown on the destination he has been… Read more »
Kenya: Uneasy Calm in Kisumu As Normalcy Returns in Day Two of Protests
Life is slowly returning to the lakeside city of Kisumu on the second day of protests called by Azimio over the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Businesses Re-Opening As Fear of Protests Fizzle Out in Nairobi, Other Towns
Business is slowly coming back to normal in Kenya's capital Nairobi which remained largely deserted Wednesday for fear of protests called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Media Council of Kenya Calls Out Security Officials Making Arrests While Masquerading as Journalists
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has castigated members of the security agencies over incidents where they have been camouflaging as journalists covering protests with intent to… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer to Face Disciplinary Action Over Tik-Tok Post
The National Police Service says it will take disciplinary action against a police officer who went viral for reading comments against President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet… Read more »
Kenya: Nation on Edge as Opposition Azimio Protests Resume
Kenya on Thursday remained on the tenterhooks as the opposition, led by Raila Odinga under the Azimio banner, vowed to proceed with its three-day anti-government protest campaign… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio in Court to Seek Release of Arrested Leaders
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has filed a petition with the high court seeking for the release of their nine leaders following their unconstitutional kidnapping and detention by… Read more »
Kenya: Save the Children Alarmed About Children's Education Rights Amid Protests
Save the Children has raised concerns about children's rights to education, safety, and well-being as a result of the ongoing Azimio coalition protests across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Rallies Supporters On Day 2 of Protests
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has rallied Kenyans to turn up in large numbers for day two anti-government protests set to culminate tomorrow (Friday). Read more »
July 19, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Says Bodyguard Freed, Demands Release of Other Leaders
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has confirmed that his bodyguard Maurice Ogeta has been freed following allegations of his arrest today morning. Read more »
Kenya: PSVs Plying Various Routes in Nairobi Grounded Due to Demonstrations
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) plying various routes in the city resorted to parking the vehicles as commuters opted to stay indoors to avoid being caught up in the… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Activist Charged With Using Abusive Language in Public
ODM activist Shadrack Omondi Orwa alias Omosh has been charged with offence threatening by using abusive words in a public place. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Spokesman, Chief Bodyguard Arrested, ODM Claims
Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bodyguard and Spokesman have been arrested amid escalating tensions in the country as protests called by the Opposition leader got underway. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Ready for Talks but Only on Issues Affecting Kenyans
President William Ruto now says he is ready to hold talk on issues affecting Kenyans as long as it does not involve embracing Azimio Coalition Leader Raila Odinga into his… Read more »