‘I don’t know what I will tell my kids’ – Chief Inspector who lost arms in protest speaks
Chief Inspector David Karuri Maina, who tragically lost his arms during the Occupy Parliament protests, has opened up about the profound impact of the incident on his life. In a recent interview done on June 20, 2024, at Nairobi West Hospital where he is receiving treatment, Maina, while reflecting on the harrowing experience said he […]
’39 injured, 8 in critical condition in Thursday Finance Bill protests’ – Kenya Red Cross
A total of 39 people were injured in the Thursday, June 20, 2024 protests against the Finance Bill 2024. According to Kenya Red Cross, eight (8) of the injured people are in critical condition, with 31 others sustaining minor injuries. The Kenya Red Cross says those in critical condition have been evacuated to Kenyatta National […]
‘Stop maiming our children’ – Wamuchomba appeals to police
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba on Thursday, June 20, 2024, appealed to police involved in quelling the Finance Bill 2024 protesters to stop maiming the youth. In an address outside Parliament after the voting that ensured the controversial bill sailed through the Second Reading, Wamuchomba urged the police officers to exercise restraint when dealing […]
Esther Passaris rejects Finance Bill 2024
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has rejected the Finance Bill 2024. Speaking during the voting of the Finance Bill in parliament on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Passaris voiced her concerns and reasons for her decision, emphasizing the importance of heeding public opinion. Passaris highlighted a disconnect between the Bill’s provisions and the population’s sentiments. “Much […]
Finance Bill 2024: 4 confirmed injured as protests intensify
At least four people have been confirmed injured from the Finance Bill 2024 protests currently happening in Nairobi and across various regions of the country. According to a statement by the Kenya Red Cross, their officers conducted first aid to four injured protestors in Nairobi, adding that their first responders were on site to provide […]
Police deny approving Thursday’s demonstrations
The National Police Service (NPS)Â has categorically denied granting permission for nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, scheduled for July 20, 2024. The denial comes in response to a widely circulated letter on social media, purportedly issued by the Inspector General (IG) of Police Japheth Koome, outlining conditions for the demonstrations. The fake letter, dated […]
Gathoni Wamuchomba condemns sharing of MPs’ mobile phone numbers online
Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba has strongly criticized the sharing of legislators’ mobile phone numbers online, labelling it as a violation of privacy. Speaking during the second reading of the Finance Bill 2024 tabled in the National Assembly, Wamuchomba expressed her concerns about the unauthorized sharing of contact information and the implications it […]