PHOTOS: Running battles as Gen Z protests kick off across the country
Police in different parts of the country are engaging in running battles with Gen Z protesters who have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the President William Ruto-led government. The protesters started flocking the streets as early as 9 am on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Police lobed teargas to disperse hundreds of protesters who […]
‘Our prayer today is no single death of peaceful demonstrators, police’ – Kivutha Kibwana
Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana has called for the safety of peaceful demonstrators and police officers ahead of the much-anticipated anti-government protests. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Kibwana emphasized the need for peaceful demonstration and the protection of all individuals involved. He also highlights the importance of […]
‘Let’s show up on Wednesday instead’ – Huddah Monroe says about Tuesday anti govt protests
Kenyan socialite Huddah Monroe has suggested a strategy to outsmart the anti-riot police ahead of the highly anticipated anti-government protests. Through her Instagram story, Huddah advised her followers to skip the planned protests on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and instead gather the following day. The socialite said her plan would catch the police off-guard as […]
‘Violence begets violence’ – Gachagua says over recent anti-govt protests
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to prioritize dialogue and avoid violence amid recent anti-government protests. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the IEBC (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Gachagua noted the importance of peaceful consultation. “In the situation we are in, we want to call upon […]
‘Anarchy, violence must cease at whatever cost’- Kindiki calls for end of demos, warns protesters
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has called for an end of the anti-government demonstrations that have bee going on across the country. Kindiki in a statement issued on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, termed the protests as anarchy, violence and plunder, which must cease at whatever cost. Kindiki on repeat of protests He further stated that […]
DCI dispatches sleuths to pursue gang members filmed robbing Kenyans during protests
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dispatched detectives to pursue gang members who have been filmed robbing Kenyans during the anti-government protests. DCI in a statement shared through social media on Tuesday, June 2, 2024, said the gang members had been recorded by concerned citizens violently robbing innocent Kenyans on the roads. Taking advantage […]
K24 journalist Joel Chacha injured by teargas lobbed along Tom Mboya street
K24 TV journalist Joel Chacha has been injured while covering the anti-government protests in Nairobi. Chacha who was covering the protests within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, was hit by a tear gas canister that was lobbed by the police along Tom Mboya Street. In a video captured by […]