July 19, 2023
Kenya: Mutua Sustains Criticism Over UN's 'Biased' Assessment of Protests
Kenya on Wednesday continued its criticism of the United Nations (UN) regarding its assessment of the opposition's anti-government protests in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Mkenya Daima Urges President Ruto, Odinga to Adhere to Peace Pledges Made Before Elections
The Mkenya Daima initiative is now calling on President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga to remember and adhere to to the peace pledge made before last year's… 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: 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: DCI Cautions Kenyans Against Misinformation, Incitement to Violence Through Social Media
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohammed Amin has cautioned members of the public against acts meant to misinform and incite to violence through social media… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Traders Plan Peaceful Protest to Mama Ngina's Home
Nairobi Traders Association is on Thursday planning to organize peaceful picketing at the residence of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta at Muthaiga. 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: Cash Withdrawals Set to Rise to Sh2 Million After Cabinet Approval
You will soon be able to withdraw or deposit up to Sh2 million without a question at the bank following a new Cabinet approval. 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: Senate Adjourns Morning Sitting Due to Quorum Hitch
The Senate was on Thursday morning forced to prematurely adjourn sitting after is failed to raise quorum to transact business. Read more »
Kenya: PSVs Plying Various Routes in Nairobi Grounded Due to Demonstrations
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) plying various routes in the city resorted to parking the vehicles as commuters opted to stay indoors to avoid being caught up in the… 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: Angry Kericho MCAs Storm Out of President Ruto's Function Citing Harassment
A Section of Kericho Members of County Assembly (MCAs) stormed out of President William Ruto's function citing harassment by his security team. 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: 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 »
Kenya: Kilifi South MP Chonga Arrested Following Stand-Off With Police
Kilifi South Member of Parliament Ken Chonga has been arrested following a standoff that ensued between police and elected leaders in Mtwapa. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Kenya: 6 Million Signatures Collected So Far To Remove President Ruto - Opposition
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya signature collection drive to remove President William Ruto from the helm of power has now hit 6 million signatures. Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll At 403 As 12 More Bodies Exhumed
KWALE, Kenya, Jul 17 – The death toll from the Shakahola cult massacre has risen to 403 after 12 more bodies were exhumed. Read more »
Kenya: UK, U.S. Lead 13-Member League Asking Ruto, Odinga to Table Concerns for Talks
A thirteen-member league of western diplomatic missions based in Nairobi has offered to mediate the escalating clash between the opposition and government. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Orders Schools Closure Over Opposition Protests
Schools in Kenya's two main cities will remain closed Wednesday following planned protests by the Opposition over a high cost of living crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Says Police Mobilized to Contain Riots, Insists No Demos Authorized
The National Police Service (NPS) has vowed decisive action against violent protests in a bid to preserve peace amid concerns over an emerging pattern of violence and destruction… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pleads With Odinga to Call Off Protests, Resume Dialogue
Amid raging political temperatures in the country, Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pleaded with Opposition leader Raila Odinga to call off the planned… Read more »
Kenya: Witness Says Sharon Otieno Wanted Posh House, Upkeep Money From Former Governor Obado
Former Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Lawrence Obonyo has told the court that slain Sharon Otieno was financially desperate and had sough for a help from him to have her… Read more »
Kenya: We Appeal to Our Neighbors in the Region Not to Join Ruto's War Against Kenyans - Azimio
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders have asked the neighboring nations not to supply the Kenyan government with ammunitions or teargas in 'war against Kenyans' as the… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Leaders Say State-Assigned Security Recalled After Kindiki Order
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has protested the move by the government to withdraw security officials of key leaders in the coalition terming the move a dictatorial one. Read more »