July 12, 2023
Kenya: Munya, Karua Resort to Boda Boda Rides After Being Denied Access Into Meru Town
Azimio La Umoja Coalition leaders Martha Karua and Peter Munya resorted to hiring boda-boda after police denied them access into Meru town. Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Decries Police Use of Force on Protesters After 6 Killed in Kisumu Last Week
The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights has warned police against excessive use of force on protesters following the deaths of six people in Kisumu last week. Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyamira, Kisii,
Police on Wednesday lobbed teargas to disperse demonstrators in Mathare, Nairobi. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Itumbi's Appeal Against Ruling Declaring Chief Administrative Secretary Posts Unconstitutional Certified Urgent
The Appellate Court has certified as urgent Dennis Itumbi's appeal against the ruling declaring the post of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki to Appear Before Senate Committee Over Shakahola Deaths
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kndiki is expected appear before the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the Shakahola deaths. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Warns Against Violent Protests on July 12
President William Ruto has warned against violent opposition protests tomorrow saying no deaths or destruction of property will be tolerated. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Bans Odinga's Wednesday Protest, Vows 'All Lawful Means' to Stop It
The National Police Service has outlawed planned anti-government protests organized by the opposition citing infringements on the part of Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Police Will Arrest Anyone Who Breaks Law in Protests - Deputy President
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the police are under strict orders to arrest anyone who breaks the law during tomorrow's countrywide demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Judiciary to Dispense With Finance Act Case
President William Ruto has urged the judiciary to dispense with the Finance Act case as soon as possible. Read more »
Kenya: Yes, I Have Applied for the Position of Director of Public Prosecutions - Miguna
Lawyer Miguna Miguna has confirmed that he has applied for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: 27 Men Arrested in Kisii for Destroying Property During Saba Saba Demos Charged
Twenty-seven men were Monday charged at the Kisii law courts for conducting unlawful protests during the Saba saba protests. Read more »
Kenya: 73 Demonstrators Arrested in Nairobi During Saba Saba Protests Freed
73 demonstrators arrested in Nairobi during Saba Saba protests on Friday have been freed after the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) declined to prefer charges. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unearths 40 More Mass Graves as Phase 4 of Shakahola Exhumations Kicks Off
The government has unearthed forty more mass graves as phase 4 of the Shakahola cult exhumations resumed on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic Partner to Boost Trade, Security
Kenya, Republic of Congo and Central African Republic will join forces in the fight against terrorism and insecurity in the continent. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declines to Lift Stay Order On Finance Act 2023
The High Court has declined to lift stay orders against the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Azimio Against Lawlessness, Destruction of Property During Anti-Govt Protests
The government will not tolerate lawlessness and destruction of property during the upcoming antigovernmental protests slated for Wednesday, Interior Cabinet secretary Kithure… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Kenya: Activists Teargassed While Seeking Release of 75 People Arrested on Saba Saba Day
Police unleashed teargas on activists who had gone to Central Police Station in Nairobi Saturday to secure the release of people arrested in Friday's demonstrations. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: General Ogolla Urges Security Agencies to Engage Local Residents in Security Operations
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, has emphasized the importance of security agencies collaborating with local residents during security operations across… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Warns Police Against Lobbying Teargas to Disperse Peaceful Protestors
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has instructed police against lobbing teargas to disperse peaceful protestors. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: Odinga's Security Vehicle Hit By Live Bullet During Anti-Govt Demos
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has alleged that his vehicle was hit with a live bullet during anti-government protests in Nairobi. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Implementation of Finance Law
The High Court is on Monday expected to rule on the suspension of the newly signed Finance Act that is set to double fuel tax and introduce new taxes. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Kenya: Two People Shot Dead in Kisumu Protests On Saba Saba
One person succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Kisumu Saturday, raising the number of deaths from Friday's Saba Saba protests to two. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Moves to Combat Money Laundering, Terror Financing in New Bill
The Cabinet has approved the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 in new measures to combat illicit money. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: One Shot Dead, Several Injured in Kisumu Saba Saba Protests
At least one person was shot dead and several injured during Saba Saba protests in Kenya Friday as Opposition leader Raila Odinga re-ignited demonstrations against the high cost of… Read more »