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Kenya is on edge as the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba protests approaches, coinciding with heightened political tensions fuelled by opposition leader Raila Odinga's planned return to Kamukunji Grounds on Monday.  The anniversary marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's history, recalling the 1990…
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Anticipated protests on 7 July, coinciding with Saba Saba Day, are set to test President William Ruto's government as the youth-led Gen Z movement intensifies its demands for systemic reform and accountability. These demonstrations, marking a year since the initial anti-Finance Bill protests,…
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President William Ruto's initiative to build a church on the grounds of the State House in Kenya has ignited a national debate, echoing similar controversies surrounding religious monuments commissioned by African leaders.  The project, which Ruto claims is privately funded, has prompted…
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A woman facing multiple child exploitation charges has been barred from accessing any internet-connected device during her trial.  The accused, known by several aliases including Regina, Mama Gloria, Big Mama, and Regina Re, stands accused of producing and distributing obscene material…
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In a week of heightened political tensions, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has appealed for solidarity among senior opposition figures following a series of arrests and reported harassment of youth activists.  Gachagua is specifically requesting prominent leaders…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of an imminent voter register purge circulating widely on social media. This comes amidst an ongoing leadership vacuum and legal challenges threatening its operational stability. The commission, currently without a…
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Kenya's Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary (CS), William Kabogo, faced rigorous questioning this week regarding his controversial decision to suspend broadcasting signals for three national television stations: NTV, KTN, and K24.  The suspension, enacted during…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its inquiry into the deadly protests that occurred on 25 June, summoning several political figures associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for questioning.  The move follows the unrest that resulted in 19…
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As Kenya prepares for nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 7 July 2025, foreign missions are escalating security advisories, citing potential violence and the enduring threat of terrorism.  The Canadian Embassy has issued a strong warning to its citizens, urging extreme caution due to the…
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Mawego Police Station in Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County, was set ablaze on Thursday by mourners protesting the death of teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody.  The unrest began when mourners, accompanying a hearse carrying Ojwang's body in a transparent coffin, deviated from the…