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Kenya: At Least 7 Dead in Kenya Protests Against High Cost of Living
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
At least seven people were killed in Wednesday's protests in Kenya, as demonstrators took to the streets to protest the high cost of living. Read more »
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Kenya: Odinga Cancels Kamukunji Rally, Accuses Police of Using Force on Protesters
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused police of using excess force on protesters, and claimed that several have been shot. Read more »
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Kenya: Youths Opposed to Protests Clash With Demonstrators in Busia
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
Azimio demonstration in Busia turned destructive and chaotic and supporter's vantalize Busia stadium completely looting from the businesses around. Read more »
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Kenya: Ichungwah Urges Protestors Not to Damage Property After Expressway Barrier Destruction
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
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 »
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Kenya: Wajackoyah, Omanyo Flee as Youth Disrupt Demonstrations in Busia
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
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 »
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Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Vandalised Near Mlolongo
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
Demonstrators blocked the main Mombasa Road Wednesday and vandalised metal grills separating the Expressway. Read more »
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Kenya: Protesters Block Mombasa Road Near Mlolongo As They Bring Down Nairobi Expressway Barrier
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
Motorists on Mombasa road have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution. Read more »
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Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
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Kenya: One Person Shot in Hand With Arrow as Protesters Attacked
Capital FM, 12 July 2023
One person was shot on his hand by an arrow at industrial area in Kisii by goons who were attacking protesters who had lit tyres while protesting the high cost of living. Read more »
Opposition Leader Odinga Cancels Rally After Several Deaths
The anti-government protests called on by opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of living and the pending implementation of the new Finance Bill by President William Ruto's administration descended into chaos when protesters lit bonfires and blocked roads near the Nairobi Expressway.
Police confirmed three deaths in Mlolongo, two in Kitengela, and one each in Emali and Sondu - all shot dead in day-long confrontations with police, but there are reports that at least 7 people were killed during the demonstrations.
The July 12 protest had been declared "unlawful" by authorities.
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12 July 2023
Nairobi Expressway Wall Torn Down During Protests
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This video is being shared by Kenyans across social media platforms - it is described as showing the wall of 27km Nairobi Expressway being torn down ... see more »
Cost-of-living protests are continuing in Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisiu and several other areas in Kenya.
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Kenya: President Ruto Warns Against Violent Protests on July 12
Capital FM, 11 July 2023
President William Ruto has warned against violent opposition protests tomorrow saying no deaths or destruction of property will be tolerated. Read more »
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Kenya: Koome Bans Odinga's Wednesday Protest, Vows 'All Lawful Means' to Stop It
Capital FM, 11 July 2023
The National Police Service has outlawed planned anti-government protests organized by the opposition citing infringements on the part of Azimio Coalition. Read more »
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Kenya: Police Will Arrest Anyone Who Breaks Law in Protests - Deputy President
Capital FM, 11 July 2023
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 »
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Petitioners have urged a three judge bench to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, null and void. They told the judges that the Finance bill was passed by Read more »
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Police dispersed and teargassed hundreds of demonstrators in Kisumu protests that replicated in Nairobi, Kisii, Mombasa and other towns on July 7, 2023. Read more »
