Police clash with protesters over Indonesia law change
Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government’s attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Chaos unfolded outside parliament as a handful of protesters were seen attempting to tear down its gates, while others shouted for calm. Police also clashed […]
’I salute Kenyan youth for standing against problematic Finance Bill 2024’ – Lupita Nyon’go
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has thrown her support behind the Kenyan youth amidst ongoing protests against the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Taking to her Instagram page, the Kenyan actress expressed admiration for the youths’ resilience and their efforts to fight for their democratic rights. “I salute the Kenyan youth and I am grateful to them […]
‘Respect neutral spaces like worship centres’- All Saints’ Cathedral calls out police after teargas is lobbed in church premises
All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, has called out the police after they lobbed teargas in their church premises during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. The police who were trying to contain the protesters who wanted to storm the National Assembly premises on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, used teargas to disperse them. Teargas However, the teargas lobbed […]
Anti-Finance Bill 2024: Protestors access main chambers in Parliament
The anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests escalated dramatically today as demonstrators gained access to the main chambers of Parliament, moments after Members of Parliament passed the contentious bill. In a video circulating online, one protester can be seen recording himself as he shouts, “Ruto must go,” at the House’s chambers. “Mr Speaker Sir, I am here […]
‘We are appalled by unlawful arrests of peaceful protesters’ – Civil Society
Civil society organisations have condemned police for using excessive force to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday, July 23, 2023, the organisations under the Uchaguzi platform said they were appalled by the unlawful arrests of peaceful protesters. “We are appalled by the incidences witnessed recently where peaceful protesters exercising […]
‘We are appalled by unlawful arrests of peaceful protesters’ – Civil Society
Civil society organisations have condemned police for using excessive force to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday, July 23, 2023, the organisations under the Uchaguzi platform said they were appalled by the unlawful arrests of peaceful protesters. “We are appalled by the incidences witnessed recently where peaceful protesters exercising […]
Azimio protests: Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad demands release of arrested MPs
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir has called for the immediate release of politicians allied to the Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition who were arrested during the opposition protests in Nairobi on Monday, March 20, 2023. In a statement, the county boss accused the police of interfering with the rights of Kenyans to peacefully […]