‘I support Gen Z, we do not need dialogue’ – Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has thrown his weight behind Gen Z amid ongoing anti-government protests. Speaking to the media on Monday, July 22, 2024, Savula expressed firm backing for the demands of youthful protesters. Savula urged the government to act rather than frustrate the young generation that has been on the streets demanding better […]
‘Waliniita nikaenda huko kwa X space, wakatoroka ‘- Ruto slams Gen Zs over continued protests
President William Ruto has claimed that the Kenyan youth ran away when he took to X to engage them through the X Spaces. President Ruto who was speaking on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after attending a church service at Chebango in Bomet County, said that despite giving in to most demands made by Gen Zs, […]
CSOs denies funding protests in Kenya
Several leading Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya have denied allegations that they are funding the ongoing anti-government protests. In a joint press statement released on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the organizations criticized the government’s recent accusations that they are funding and supporting unlawful behaviour and unruly protests. “We categorically deny the allegations that Civil […]
‘Whatever you do Gen Zs will be unhappy’ – Mutahi Ngunyi tells Ruto
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has advised President William Ruto to govern as he sees fit, noting that no action will ever fully satisfy the youth. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, July 20, 2024, Ngunyi told the Head of State to focus on saving the country now that he has already […]
US requests police to exercise restraint while dealing with Gen Z protestors
The United States Embassy has urged the Kenya police force to uphold the rule of law and exercise restraint when engaging with Gen Z protestors. In a statement on Thursday, July 18, 2024, the embassy underlined the fundamental rights of individuals to peacefully demonstrate, while also stressing the accountability of those who engage in looting […]
‘Jail, don’t transfer rogue officer’ – Kiambu journalists demand following shooting of Kameme TV reporter
Over 50 journalists in Kiambu County joined their colleagues across various countries to demonstrate against the shooting of their colleague, Nakuru-based Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki of Kameme TV by a policeman while covering anti-government demonstrations in Nakuru City. The journalists reprimanded the officer, terming his actions as spine-chilling, barbaric, and unacceptable, noting that the journalist was […]
Nakuru journalists protest over shooting of Kameme TV reporter Wanjeri Kariuki
Journalists in Nakuru have taken to the streets to protest the shooting of Kameme TV reporter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Bearing placards with messages like “reject killer police”, “justice for Cate” and “do not kill the messenger”, journalists in Nakuru took to the streets on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to protest the shooting of Wanjeri by […]