July 12, 2023
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: Murkomen Condemns Infrastructure Vandalism During Protests, Seeks DCI Intervention for Apprehension of Culprits
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the "acts of vandalism and destruction of public infrastructure" that occurred during the Azimio protests on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Youths Opposed to Protests Clash With Demonstrators in Busia
Azimio demonstration in Busia turned destructive and chaotic and supporter's vantalize Busia stadium completely looting from the businesses around. Read more »
Kenya: Alfred Mutua on Why Kenya is Shining on Global Stage in Diplomacy, Economic Integration
Kenya will once again take centre stage this week in matters diplomacy and economic integration when it hosts 15 Heads of State and Government and 50 Ministers of Foreign Affairs… Read more »
Kenya: Ichungwah Urges Protestors Not to Damage Property After Expressway Barrier Destruction
National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichungwah has urged protestors not to damage property after viral videos of goons bringing down the Nairobi Expressway barrier surfaced. Read more »
Kenya: Wajackoyah, Omanyo Flee as Youth Disrupt Demonstrations in Busia
An attempt by Busia women Rep Catherine Omanyo and Roots party leader George Wajackoyah to hold demonstrations in Busia town were cut-short after angry youths stoned their… Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Operators Count Losses Amid Protests
Matatu operators are counting losses as most of them stay away from roads amid demonstrations by the opposition side. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Urges Govt to Tame Rogue Private Employment Agencies
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, has urged the government to expand the scope of bilateral labor migration agreements to encompass all… Read more »
Kenya: Expensive Loans for Kenyans as Banks Increase Lending Rates
More banks are increasing their lending rates to match a similar hike by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Set Up Industrial Park Along Thika Road to Boost Trade, Employment
The Nairobi County Government is set to create an Aggregated Industrial Park along Thika Road, bringing together various traders and artisans from throughout Nairobi to boost trade… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Iran Commit to Strengthening Ties After Signing Pacts
Kenya and Iran on Wednesday committed to strengthening the two nations' ties by cultivating a good working relationship. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks to Grow Trade Deal With Iran
Kenya will exploit the strong ties it enjoys with Iran to expand trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Iran Sign Five MOUs to Boost Bilateral Ties
Kenya and Iran have signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) on Information, Communication, Technology, Fisheries, Livestock Production, Investment Promotion as part of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Exploit Ties With Iran to Expand Trade, President Ruto Says
Kenya will exploit the strong ties it enjoys with Iran to expand trade. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Vandalised Near Mlolongo
Demonstrators blocked the main Mombasa Road Wednesday and vandalised metal grills separating the Expressway. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Holds Talks With Visiting Iran President Raisi
The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, arrived in the country on Wednesday on his official State visit. Read more »
Kenya: Baringo Clergy Propose Minimum Standards to Weed Out Misleaders
A section of religious stakeholders in Baringo have recommended for minimum standards to be put in place for registration of religious organizations in order to protect the society… Read more »
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: 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: 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: Nairobi's Soma Nami Bookstore to Host African Book Fair in August
Soma Nami Books, a leading Kenyan Pan-African Bookstore has announced that it will be hosting The African Book Fair, an annual week-long book fair centering African Literature. Read more »
Kenya: Iran President Cancels Trip to Kenya
The visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Kenya has been rescheduled, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has said. 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: Opposition Coalition Says 1,2m Signatures Pressuring Govt on Finance Act 2023
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party now says it has already collected 1.2 million signatures. Read more »