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Kenya is facing a period of heightened tension following the 35th Saba Saba Day, marked by widespread demonstrations, a stringent security lockdown, and a mounting death toll.
Protests, largely spearheaded by youth activists, demanding government accountability and reforms, devolved into…
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A Ugandan herbalist, Mawanda Asuma, 52, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the High Court in Eldoret for the 2019 murder of Ferdinand Ongeri, the deputy chairman of the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Kisumu branch.
The verdict, delivered by Judge Reuben Nyakundi, concludes…
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At least three people are dead and several others injured following violent confrontations between protestors and police in Nairobi and its environs on Monday, as Kenya commemorated Saba Saba Day.
The annual observance, historically a marker of the country's pro-democracy movement, has this…
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The Kikuyu Council of Elders (KEC) has publicly rebuked President William Ruto's administration, calling for de-escalation and dialogue in response to escalating youth-led protests.
Their statement follows renewed public unrest sparked by allegations of police brutality and perceived…
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With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, Kenya's Coast region has become a critical area of political contestation, attracting intense interest from various political factions vying for voter support.
Despite its smaller size compared to traditional power bases such as Mt Kenya and Rift…
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Mpeketoni, a town in Lamu County once scarred by the 2014 Al-Shabaab attacks, recently hosted the Coast Secondary School Regional Term Two Games, marking a pivotal moment in its recovery.
The event, held from 3 to 6 July, is being hailed as a powerful symbol of resilience and a significant…
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Four months after the fatal shooting of Amos Langat by a police officer allegedly attached to a senior State House official, his family in Kericho County are demanding accountability and transparency, citing a lack of progress in the investigation.
The incident, which occurred in the Amboseli…
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Businessman and opposition figure Jimi Wanjigi has claimed that the government orchestrated a surveillance operation outside his residence on Saba Saba Day, a date of historical significance for pro-democracy activism.
Wanjigi has released CCTV footage purportedly showing two unmarked civilian…
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Kenya experienced widespread demonstrations on Monday, the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, as citizens across the country took to the streets to voice discontent with the current administration.
The protests, paralysing major urban centres and disrupting daily life, highlighted the…
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A planned campaign tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties by Kenya's opposition alliance has been postponed, possibly due to logistical constraints and security concerns.
The tour, spearheaded by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party chief Kalonzo Musyoka…
