July 21, 2023
Kenya: Subversion - Babu Owino Freed on Sh100,000 Bail, Mention Set for Tuesday
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been released on Sh100,000 cash bail in a subversion case filed on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Losing Up to Sh2.86 Billion Daily on Protests
Kenya's manufacturing sector has been losing approximately Sh2.86 billion daily due to the ongoing opposition-led countrywide anti-government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Karua Claims Courts Weaponized Against Azimio Amid Subversion Suits
Azimio la Umoja Coalition co-principal Martha Karua now claims courts have been weaponized against the opposition to stop anti-government protests. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Kenya: Ruto, Odinga Camps Trade Barbs Over Police Conduct During Protests
Senators allied to the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have dismissed accusations by the Opposition Coalition-Azimio-that police were too brutal on their supporters during the… 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: 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: 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: 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 »
Kenya: I'm Nursing a Terrible Flu, Odinga Explains Absence From Protests
Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga has broken his silence to explain his conspicuous absence from the three-day anti-government protests he mobilized. Read more »
Kenya: National Library Unveils First Virtual Library With Over 200,000 Books
The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) this week launched the country's first virtual library, containing over 200,000 digitised books, periodicals, research papers, and… Read more »
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: 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: 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: 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: 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'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: 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: 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: Court Adjourns Bail Hearing in Babu Owino's Subversion Case to July 21
A bail hearing in a subversion case against controversial Embakasi lawmaker Babu Owino was adjourned Thursday night with a ruling on the application set for Friday. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Premier League Champs Gor Mahia on the Verge of Champions League Exit
FKF Premier League champions GOR Mahia could be kicked out of the CAF Champions league even before kicking a ball after failure to pay three of their former players dues owed to… Read more »
Kenya: Makueni-Based Police Officer Arrested in Emali a Day After Inciting Riots
A police officer based in Makueni was arrested on Thursday, a day after joining rioters who stoned a police station during an opposition protest. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh200 Million to Repair Damaged Kisumu Roads Amid Protests
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said that the government will spend Sh200mn to repair roads in Kisumu damaged during protests. Read more »