March 26, 2023
Kenya: We Are Fighting for Justice - Odinga to Ruto
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has refuted claims by President William Ruto that he plans to cause anarchy in the country through anti-government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Dares IG Koome to Arrest Him Over Monday Protests
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has dared the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to arrest him after issuing a ban on the planned Monday protests. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Monday Protests Are On Despite Police Ban
Opposition chief Raila Odinga has declared that Monday protests are on, despite a ban by police who have urged Kenyans to carry on with their businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Fear, Monday Is a Normal Working Day-Koome Talks Tough as Odinga Gears Up for More Protests
Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome has assured Kenyans the country is safe and secure, even as Opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed to push on with his demonstrations on… Read more »
Kenya: You Were Not Charged in the Hague for Supporting Odinga, Karua Tells Ruto
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has told-off President William Ruto on claims that his unwavering support for Raila Odinga in the 2007 elections led him to be charged in The… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Under Fire From Opposition Leaders for Outlawing Azimio Demos
The Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has come under heavy criticism from Kenyans and opposition leaders after he outlawed the planned anti-government protests. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Kenya: Police Must Use All Means Including Force to Restore Sanity - Cherargei
Nandi senator Samson Cherargei has urged police to use every means possible including use of force to counter Azimio protestors. Read more »
Kenya: Major Clash Looming as Odinga Claims Govt Mobilising Goons to Attack Azimio Protesters
Opposition leader Raila Odinga now claims that the government intends to use goons to cause mayhem during Monday's opposition protests against the high cost of living. Read more »
March 26, 2023
Kenya: MPs Want First Lady's Office Anchored in Law
Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security have urged the Executive Office of the President to initiate a process of anchoring… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Wants Law Governing Protests Changed in Wake of Violence
The government says it will propose new regulations that will govern mass action in the country in the wake of recent protests that turned violent in Nairobi and Kisumu cities. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Kenya: Malindi Preacher Who Had Followers Fast to Death Freed On Sh10,000 Bond
A controversial Malindi televangelist, who was arrested on Wednesday evening for allegedly directing congregants to starve to death, has been released on Sh10,000 police bond. Read more »
Kenya: Serve Kenyans With Diligence But Within the Law, President Ruto Tells Newly Sworn-in Chief Administrative Secretaries
President William Ruto has asked public servants to serve Kenyans with honour and dignity. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Did Not Follow Proper Procedure for Their Protests - Police
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei now says that the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition failed to follow the proper procedure when notifying his office of its… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Recruitment Process Is Invalid, I Am Going to Court - Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has threatened to move to court over the passage of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act of 2023 saying it was invalidly passed by the Senate. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Serves Notice to Police on Upcoming Protests
The Azimio Coalition on Wednesday formally served the police with the notice of their planned demonstration scheduled for February 27 and 30, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Expresses Concern Over Delays in Prosecuting Pangani Cop Ahmed Rashid Over Brutality
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit, a human rights group has expressed its dissatisfaction over the delay by the courts to prosecute Pangani cop Ahmed Rashid who is facing murder… Read more »
Kenya: Prisons Target 10 Million Trees in Decongestion Drive to See Petty Offenders Freed
The State Department for Correctional Services will start engaging petty offenders in tree planting exercises under Community Service Orders (CSO) in a bid to decongest prison… Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Condemn Excessive Force By Police During Azimio Protests
A Human rights lobby has condemned what they described heavy handedness by police during Monday's anti-government protests led by Opposition stalwart Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Police Open Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Maseno University Student
Police have commenced probe into the shooting of the Maseno University student during Monday's anti-government protests in the Lakeside City of Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Protests Every Monday, Thursday, Raila Announces
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition will now hold their resistance protest every Monday and Thursday to agitate the President William Ruto administration to address their demands… Read more »
Kenya: 238 Arrested, 31 Police Officers Injured During Azimio Protests - IG Koome
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome says 238 people were arrested in Nairobi and Nyanza during Monday's nationwide anti-government protests. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Praises Police for Resisting Provocation By Azimio Protestors
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has lauded police for exercising restraint during Monday's anti-government protests in the capital Nairobi and the lakeside city of… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Kenya: Edward Mbugua Retires As Deputy Inspector General of Police
Edward Mbugua has retired as the Deputy Inspector General of Police. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Court Condemns Demos on Owino Uhuru Case Judgement
Mombasa's Court of Appeal has condemned a demonstration that was conducted to expedite the delivery of a Sh1.3 billion compensation award judgment. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Convoy Teargassed in Nairobi in Day of Drama, Arrests
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas and water canon on a convoy of opposition leader Raila Odinga Monday as he led his supporters to the capital's city center. Read more »