July 19, 2023
Kenya: Govt Orders Schools to Re-Open on July 20 Despite Protests
The government has ordered schools to re-open Thursday despite protests called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Angry Kericho MCAs Storm Out of President Ruto's Function Citing Harassment
A Section of Kericho Members of County Assembly (MCAs) stormed out of President William Ruto's function citing harassment by his security team. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Defence Forces Holds Joint Training Exercise With the British Army
The Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit- Kenya (BATUK) troops integrated to a specialised training exercise in Lolldaiga Ranch Laikipia County. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Condemns Arrest of 9 Leaders Over Anti-Govt Demonstrations
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party has condemned the arrest of nine leaders over the anti-governmental protests. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Appeals for Peace as He Distributes Water and Food to Police and Demonstrators
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has called for peace in the country amid the ongoing anti-government demonstrations by the opposition Azimio coalition. Read more »
Kenya: 3 People Killed, 14 Injured in Kisumu Protests
At least three people were shot dead Wednesday as police battled protesters in anti-government demonstrations called by Opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Cash Withdrawals Set to Rise to Sh2 Million After Cabinet Approval
You will soon be able to withdraw or deposit up to Sh2 million without a question at the bank following a new Cabinet approval. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Supports Kenya's Tax Hikes As It Okays Sh136.9bn Loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for the government's tax hikes even as it extended another Sh136.9 billion loan. Read more »
Kenya: Teargas in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Kisii as Police Battle Protesters
Police have fired live bullets and lobbed teargas to disperse demonstrators in several towns as the government moved to implement the ban in protests. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Protestors Play Hide and Seek Game With Police as 4 Sustain Gunshot Wounds
Kisumu Central Member of Parliament Joshua Oron led a number of protestors in Kisumu outwitting the police as four people are nursing gunshot wounds in Migori County. Read more »
Kenya: Tense Calm Prevails in Mlolongo After Chaotic July 12 Showdown
A tense calm prevailed Wednesday in Mlolongo - last week's epicenter of opposition-led anti-government protests - as Raila Odinga's Azimio Coalition readied for yet another… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Protests to Continue on July 20 as Planned
Azimio leader Raila Odinga says Thursday protests will proceed as planned. Read more »
Kenya: Over 300 Arrested in Kenya Protests
More than 300 people were arrested Wednesday as Kenyans took to the streets to protest the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Cautions Kenyans Against Misinformation, Incitement to Violence Through Social Media
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohammed Amin has cautioned members of the public against acts meant to misinform and incite to violence through social media… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Traders Plan Peaceful Protest to Mama Ngina's Home
Nairobi Traders Association is on Thursday planning to organize peaceful picketing at the residence of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta at Muthaiga. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Wants Lenders Stopped From Repossessing Jobless Kenyans Assets
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatangi has sponsored a motion in the Senate to stop lending institutions from repossessing movable assets taken by unemployed Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Kilifi South MP Chonga Arrested Following Stand-Off With Police
Kilifi South Member of Parliament Ken Chonga has been arrested following a standoff that ensued between police and elected leaders in Mtwapa. Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Calls for Sanctions on Azimio Leaders Amid Violent Protests
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday made an appeal to the international community, urging them to consider imposing travel sanctions on leaders responsible for… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Opposition Leaders to Stop Abusing Country's Democracy
President William Ruto on Wednesday told Opposition leaders to stop abusing the country's democracy through disruptive demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru West MP Arama Draws Gun to Ward Off Anti-Government Demonstrators
Nakuru West Member of Parliament Samuel Arama drew a gun to ward off anti-government demonstrators as most businesses remained closed for fear of looting. Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge President Ruto to Repeal the Finance Act
The Kenya Catholic Conference Bishops have urged President William Ruto to listen to the plea of Kenyans and withdraw the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Adjourns Morning Sitting Due to Quorum Hitch
The Senate was on Thursday morning forced to prematurely adjourn sitting after is failed to raise quorum to transact business. Read more »
Kenya: Mutua Sustains Criticism Over UN's 'Biased' Assessment of Protests
Kenya on Wednesday continued its criticism of the United Nations (UN) regarding its assessment of the opposition's anti-government protests in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Mkenya Daima Urges President Ruto, Odinga to Adhere to Peace Pledges Made Before Elections
The Mkenya Daima initiative is now calling on President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga to remember and adhere to to the peace pledge made before last year's… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Televangelist Gilbert Deya Acquitted of Child Trafficking Charges
Televangelist Gilbert Deya has been acquitted of child trafficking charges due to insufficient evidence. Read more »