‘I will lead GenZs in rejecting any political formation that is organized on the foundation of a tribe or coalition of tribes’ – Morara Kebaso
Political activist Morara Kebaso has pledged to lead Kenya’s Generation Z in rejecting tribal politics, calling for inclusivity and accountability in leadership. In a statement shared via his X account on Monday, December 9, 2024, Kebaso condemned political formations built on tribal lines, stating they promote ethnic exclusion and hinder national progress. He urged young […]
‘I am ready to go to the streets for IEBC’ – Morara Kebaso says amid growing concerns over lack of functioning electoral system
Political activist Morara Kebaso has expressed his readiness to lead street protests against the lack of a functioning Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, Morara called on Kenyans to join him in demanding action to address the state of the electoral body. […]
1,376 arbitrary arrests recorded between July 2023 and November 2024- KNCHR
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has released a report detailing the alarming human rights violations that occurred during demonstrations across the country between July 2023 and November 2024. In a statement shared on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the report painted a grim picture of arbitrary arrests, deaths, injuries, and enforced disappearances during […]
‘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 […]
Hong Kong: Man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt and mask
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail after pleading guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan on it. The jail term is the first handed down by the city’s court under a new local national security law that was passed in March. The law, also called Article […]
KNCHR condemns case of police brutality witnessed during protests by Multimedia University students
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has denounced the violent treatment of Trevor Mureithi, a student at Multimedia University, during protests on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident, captured in a disturbing video, showed police officers assaulting Trevor amidst a student demonstration. “The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) condemns in the […]
IPOA issues update on probe of protesters’ deaths during Gen Z demos
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued a progress report on their investigations into deaths and injuries recorded during the Gen Z-led demonstrations. In a statement on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the oversight authority informed Kenyans that it had concluded a probe into some of the matters and forwarded the files to the Director […]