July 20, 2023
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: 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, 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: 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: If You Want Peace to Prevail, Speak to Your Parishioner Kenyatta - Ichung'wah to Bishop Muheria
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has urged Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria to speak to the former President Uhuru Kenyatta who is his friend in order for peace… 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: 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 »
July 19, 2023
Kenya: Ruto's Removal of Former First Lady Kenyatta's Security Sparks Anger
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi condemned the removal of the former first lady Mama Ngina's security, saying President Ruto is looking in the wrong direction and that Mama Ngina… Read more »
Kenya: Uneasy Calm in Kisumu With Heavy Police Presence On Major Roads
The lakeside city of Kisumu remains uneasy as police are deployed in major corners of the city to stop any form of demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Security Withdrawn
The security detail of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has been withdrawn at her Muthaiga and Gatundu homes. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Deserted, Shops Closed as Police Patrol Streets
Kenya's capital Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday as Opposition warned of mass protests against the high cost of living. 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 »
Africa: Kenya's Passport is Continent's 7th Most Powerful
Kenya's passport is the seventh most powerful on the African continent and 67th globally after its ranking improved from position eight in January this year. 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: 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: President Ruto Says Ready for Talks but Only on Issues Affecting Kenyans
President William Ruto now says he is ready to hold talk on issues affecting Kenyans as long as it does not involve embracing Azimio Coalition Leader Raila Odinga into his… Read more »
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 »