2024 events that made history in Kenya’s politics
2024 was a significant year, marking a watershed moment in Kenyan politics. The year presented pivotal moments that played a significant role in crafting Kenya’s political landscape beyond the norm. From Gen Z demonstrations against President William Ruto’s proposed taxes to Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, here are some events that made history in Kenya’s politics. Gen […]
Morara Kebaso and 4 others who rose to fame through Gen Z protests
On June 18, 2024, protests erupted across the country, sparked by widespread discontent over the controversial Finance Bill 2024. Dubbed the Gen Z protests or #RejectFinanceBill2024, the demos disrupted Kenya’s political and social order, fueled by anger over proposed tax hikes on fuel, housing, and wages. The protests became a fertile ground for the emergence […]
List of celebrities who took part in Gen Z protests that rocked the country in 2024
The Finance Bill 2024 protests, widely known as #RejectFinanceBill2024 or the Gen Z protests, erupted on June 18, 2024, taking the country by storm and shaking the nation’s political and social foundations. The protests arose from widespread public discontent with the proposed bill, which included tax increases and levies affecting key sectors such as fuel, […]
‘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 […]