‘Today I celebrate Gen Zs as heroes of this country’ – MP Babu Owino
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino took a moment on Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2024, to hail Kenya’s Gen Z for their fearless protests during the anti-government demonstrations in June 2024. Babu praised the young generation as the true heroes of modern-day Kenya, having fought back against bad governance and the Finance Bill […]
Wetang’ula: MPs to vote on controversial Finance Bill 2024 when House resumes
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced that the Finance Bill 2024 will be the primary focus of parliamentary proceedings when the House reconvenes after a three-week recess. Speaking to the press, Wetang’ula detailed President William Ruto’s decision to reject the bill and returned it with a detailed memorandum rejecting all its provisions. Wetang’ula said […]
DCI asks public to help unmask suspected criminals who looted shops during demonstrations
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has invited the public to help unmask criminals who looted shops during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. In a statement on X on Monday, July 1, 2024, DCI noted that during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests that rocked Nairobi, certain people disguised themselves as peaceful protestors and were captured […]
Police fire tear gas at renewed Kenya protests
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse groups of protesters who have started gathering in the capital, Nairobi. There has been heavy deployment of security forces, including the military, and roads are blocked around key buildings in the capital ahead of the protests. This comes two days after 22 people lost their lives in […]
Omanga asks Speaker to resume session over withdrawn Finance Bill
Millicent Omanga has asked National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to recall members of Parliament from recess to expedite the completion of the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement on X, Omanga said the discussion around the Finance Bill 2024 should be done with after President William Ruto declined to assent to it […]
Ruto officially writes to the Speaker to withdraw Finance Bill 2024
President William has officially written to the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Ruto expressed his decision to withdraw the bill, saying it was informed by widespread public dissatisfaction with the contents of the bill. “This evening President William Ruto, […]
KHRC demands unconditional release of arrested protesters
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded the unconditional release of all protesters arrested during demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which has since been revoked. In a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the human rights body said over 5o protesters were arrested during the Tuesday, June 25, 2024 protests against the […]