June 21
Kenya: Kenyan Basketball League Hunt Intensifies With Play-Off Semis
After an exciting regular season, the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) season enters the home stretch, with the semi-finals of the play-offs beginning Friday night at the Nyayo… Read more »
Kenya: Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Leads Efforts to Eradicate HIV, Early Pregnancy, and GBV
Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay County, is among thousands of adolescent mothers who returned to school through the re-entry… Read more »
Kenya: We Demand Arrest of Police Who Killed Protestor, ODM Says
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has demanded the arrest of the police officer who shot and killed Rex Kanyike Masai, a 29-year-old who lost his life along Moi Avenue , during… Read more »
Kenya: Congratulation for Choosing Courage, Duale Tells MPs Who Voted for Passage of Finance Bill
Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has lauded Members of Parliament for choosing courage and voting to have the Finance Bill, 2024 sail through the second reading stage despite… Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Shooting of Protestor During Anti-Finance Bill Demonstrations
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has this morning opened probe into the fatal shooting of Rex Kanyike Masai on Thursday evening during the anti-Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges U.S. Congress to Extend AGOA Set to Expire in Feb
President William Ruto has urged the United States Congress to extend African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) set to expire in February next year. Read more »
Kenya: Blackmail Claims Reign in National Assembly As Opposition Point Fingers At Treasury
Opposition lawmakers have accused the Kenya Kwanza government of using threats and intimidations to ensure passage of the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
June 20
Kenya: Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading Amid Protests By Gen Z's
The controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading in the National Assembly Thursday amid street protests in Nairobi and other major towns. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Engage Police in Running Battles
Anti- Finance Bill demonstrators in Kisumu engaged police in running battles as they lit bonfires on the road. Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading Amid Protests By Genz's
The controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading in the National Assembly Thursday amid street protests in Nairobi and other major towns. Read more »
Kenya: Thousands Protest As Finance Bill 2024 Passes Second Reading Amid Clashes in Nairobi, Other Towns
Thousands of protesters flooded Nairobi's Central Business District on Thursday for the second phase of anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, aiming to pressure legislators to reject… Read more »
Kenya: Dozens Arrested During Anti-Finance Bill Protests in Nairobi, Major Towns
Dozens of protesters were arrested during Thursday's anti-finance bill protests across the country that left over 200 others injured. Read more »
Kenya: Police Drop Probe Against Worldcoin, Paving the Way for Its Return to Kenya
Police have dropped the investigation against Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project by Tools for Humanity, potentially clearing the way for its return to Kenya. This development… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Teargassed During Violent Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
Despite a heavy police presence that cordoned off Parliament Road from early morning, chaos erupted as MPs voted on the Finance Bill 2024, which passed the second reading. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Declare 'Battle Far From Over' As Finance Bill Passes First Hurdle
President William Ruto secured a significant victory Thursday as the Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading stage despite street protests and opposition from Azimio La Umoja… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Senators Criticize Wetangula Over Access to Public Gallery
Opposition Senators have criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, accusing him of heavy-handedness for denying them access to the public gallery to witness the debate… Read more »
Kenya: Daadab, Kakuma to Be Municipalities in Refugees Integration Plan
The resettlement of over 700,000 refugees in Daadab and Kakuma camps inched closer to reality after key stakeholders formally adopted the planned integration with local… Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Says Taxation Key for Development Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Central Organization of Trade Unions, (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli sayus taxation is key for development amid countrywide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Coastal MPs Condemn Excessive Police Force During Mombasa Protests
Coastal leaders have criticized Inspector General Japhet Koome and the National Police Service for their heavy-handed response during ongoing demonstrations in Mombasa County. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Pledges Sh1mn to Police Officer Who Lost Arms During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has pledged Sh1 million to the police officer who lost both arms during protests against the Finance Bill 2024 on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Says Disappointed With Gen Zs for Opposing Finance Bill
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says he is disappointed with Gen Zs for opposing the Finance Bill 2024 describing their actions as ill-informed and unnecessary. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Praises Gen Z Efforts Against Finance Bill, Urges MPs to Reject Proposals
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has commended the efforts Generation Z demonstrators against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Village Elders Formalization to Cost Taxpayers Sh2.7bn Annually
Taxpayers are poised to cough up Sh2.7 billion annually if the proposals to formally recognize village elders are passed into law, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Is Not a Military Stronghold, Remove Police Presence - Wandayi
National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi is calling for the removal of police officers stationed around the Parliament buildings who have cordoned the road from passengers. Read more »
Kenya: African Commission On Human Rights Urges Kenya to Address Finance Bill Concerns
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has expressed concerns over the current state of affairs in Kenya. Read more »