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Kenya: Odinga's Protest Call Unheeded on Final Day
Capital FM, 21 July 2023
A call by Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga for protests to continue on day three Friday appears to have been unheeded as Kenyans went about their business in most parts of the… Read more »
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Kenya: Ruto, Odinga Camps Trade Barbs Over Police Conduct During Protests
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
Senators allied to the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have dismissed accusations by the Opposition Coalition-Azimio-that police were too brutal on their supporters during the… Read more »
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Kenya: 30 People Killed in Anti-Govt Protests Since March - Amnesty International
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
30 people have been killed in anti-government protests since March, according to a report issued by the Kenya Chapter of Amnesty International. Read more »
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Kenya: Nation on Edge as Opposition Azimio Protests Resume
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
Kenya on Thursday remained on the tenterhooks as the opposition, led by Raila Odinga under the Azimio banner, vowed to proceed with its three-day anti-government protest campaign… Read more »
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Kenya: Businesses Re-Opening As Fear of Protests Fizzle Out in Nairobi, Other Towns
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
Business is slowly coming back to normal in Kenya's capital Nairobi which remained largely deserted Wednesday for fear of protests called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
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Kenya: Opposition Azimio in Court to Seek Release of Arrested Leaders
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has filed a petition with the high court seeking for the release of their nine leaders following their unconstitutional kidnapping and detention by… Read more »
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Kenya: Media Council of Kenya Calls Out Security Officials Making Arrests While Masquerading as Journalists
Capital FM, 20 July 2023
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has castigated members of the security agencies over incidents where they have been camouflaging as journalists covering protests with intent to… Read more »
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Kenya: Odinga Says Bodyguard Freed, Demands Release of Other Leaders
Capital FM, 19 July 2023
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 »
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Kenya: President Ruto Says Ready for Talks but Only on Issues Affecting Kenyans
Capital FM, 19 July 2023
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 »
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Kenya: Govt Orders Schools to Re-Open on July 20 Despite Protests
Capital FM, 19 July 2023
The government has ordered schools to re-open Thursday despite protests called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
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Kenya: Odinga Says Protests to Continue on July 20 as Planned
Capital FM, 19 July 2023
Azimio leader Raila Odinga says Thursday protests will proceed as planned. Read more »
Subdued Response to Third Day of Kenya Opposition Protests
A call by Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga for protests to continue on day three (July 21, 2023) appears to have been unheeded as Kenyans went about their business in most parts of the country.
President William Ruto's administration's failure to tackle the escalating cost of living and high inflation challenges is among the coalition's salient grievances driving them to the streets.
The July 19 protests led to clashes with the police, as citizens expressed their discontent at the situation in the country.
During the confrontations that followed, the police engaged with protesters, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives from gunshot wounds, while numerous other protesters sustained injuries, reports Davis Ayega for Capital FM.
President William Ruto has said he is ready to hold talks on issues affecting Kenyans as long as it does not involve embracing Azimio Coalition leader Raila Odinga into his administration.
Ruto told Kericho residents that his administration is keen on providing employment to the millions of jobless youths in Kenya and will tolerate dialogue on how that can be implemented.
Meanwhile, the government has ordered schools to re-open despite protests, business is slowly returning to normal in Nairobi which remained largely deserted on July 19 due to the protests.
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At least three people were shot dead on July 19 as police battled protesters in anti-government demonstrations called by Opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of Read more »
Business is slowly resuming back in Kenya's capital Nairobi after chaos rocked Narobi, Kisumu and Mombasa on the first and second days of the protest organised by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
