July 20, 2023
Kenya: Babu Owino, Gaucho Arraigned on Subversion Charges at Milimani Court
Controversial Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino was presented in court on Thursday and charged with subversion alongside six others following his arrest on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Spokesman Dennis Onyango Freed Bodyguard Still in Custody - Wandayi
Azimio leader Raila Odinga's Spokesman Dennis Onyango has been released a day after he was taken from his house on Mbagathi Way by people his family said were police officers. 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: 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 »
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: 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: 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: 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 »