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Kenya: No Kenyan Should Lose Life, Liberty or Dignity for Criticising Govt - Ruto
Capital FM, 27 August 2026
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the constitutional right of Kenyans to criticise the Government, express unpopular views and participate in peaceful demonstrations, saying no… Read more »
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Kenya: Ruto Calls for Responsible Criticism of Govt As Kenya Marks Katiba Day
Capital FM, 27 August 2026
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to scrutinise public institutions, demand accountability and speak out against wrongdoing, while cautioning against actions that could… Read more »
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Kenya: 16 Years On, We Must Turn Constitutional Rights Into Wealth - Kindiki
Capital FM, 27 August 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for a renewed focus on democracy, national unity and wealth creation as Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010… Read more »
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Kenya: Former CJ Mutunga, Kigame, Mwangi Call for Ruto's Resignation During Katiba@16 Celebrations
Capital FM, 27 August 2026
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame, Ukweli Party's Boniface Mwangi and Nyorosha Katiba Initiative promoter Shadrack Oketch have called for… Read more »
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Kenya: Power Won At Ballot Box Must Be Exercised Within Constitutional Limits - Ruto
Capital FM, 27 August 2026
President William Ruto has said an electoral mandate does not give an elected government unlimited authority, insisting that power secured at the ballot box must always be… Read more »
Ruto Says Criticising Govt Should Not Cost Kenyans Their Lives
President William Ruto has reaffirmed citizens' constitutional right to criticise the government, express dissent and participate in peaceful demonstrations. He said that no one should lose their life, liberty or dignity for exercising these freedoms.
Ruto made the remarks during Katiba Day celebrations in Nairobi, as Kenya marked the 16th anniversary of the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. He also reflected on the 2024 Gen Z-led protests. He acknowledged allegations of unlawful arrests, disappearances and excessive force, and called for independent investigations and accountability.
He said that the right to protest does not extend to violence or criminal acts, saying the state must balance protecting civil liberties with maintaining public order.
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"I can see there are some people whom we are going to give a very tough political battle, and they will be surprised, won't they?" These were the words of President William Ruto during a public address in Narok North, accusing sections of the opposition of mobilising people to reject government initiatives, including the Social Health Authority and the affordable housing programme.
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The High Court has ruled that the date set for the next presidential election was based on an incorrect interpretation of the Constitution. Responding to a petition seeking clarity, the court said the Constitution requires the election to take place on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year following the previous general election - not after the fifth year.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has described the largely peaceful conduct of demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests as a "testament to the maturity" of Kenya's politics and governance, saying public protests can be held without descending into disorder.
More than 200 protesters were
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