Police rescue suspected thief from being lynched in Mombasa, Nairobi protests marred by mugging
In a dramatic turn of events during anti-government protests on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, police intervened to rescue a suspected thief from being lynched by an angry mob in Mombasa. The incident unfolded as demonstrators, expressing their discontent with the government, caught a man attempting to steal amid the chaos. The suspect, dressed in a […]
KSL student leader reported missing amid ongoing anti-gov’t protests
The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has announced that one of its students has gone missing amid ongoing anti-government protests in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 27, 2024, KSL Director Henry Mutai expressed concern over the disappearance of Joshua Okayo who is also the current President of the KSL Student Governing […]
Global conference cancels Ruto opening ceremony over anti-Finance Bill protests
The opening ceremony of the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) 2024 initially slated for June 26 in Nairobi has been abruptly cancelled due to the ongoing anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. In a press statement released on Wednesday, June 26, GPLC Africa expressed regret over the decision, citing recent violent events that have gripped the country. […]
‘Chest thumping and arrogance have destroyed many leaders’ – Legion Maria Church warns Ruto
The Legion Maria Church Bishops have expressed concern over the violent incidents that marred Tuesday, June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the bishops voiced their opposition to what they termed “unprecedented, unwarranted, unlawful, and inhuman” actions […]
IPAEA condemns attacks on journalists covering anti-tax protests
The International Press Association of East Africa (IPAEA) has condemned the violence against journalists covering the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the IPAEA expressed disapproval of the attacks on members of the media during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations. “The International Press Association of East […]
‘Use of lethal force against unarmed protesters is gross violation of human rights’ – Esther Passaris
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has condemned the use of violence on unarmed protesters in the wake of the tragic death of a young protester, Rex Masai. The incident occurred during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Rex Masai, who sustained gunshot wounds during the protests, succumbed to his injuries and his […]
Police vow to protect Parliament, govt infrastructures as protests persist
The National Police Service (NPS) has condemned the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024, pledging to protect Parliament and other key government infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the NPS acknowledged the citizens’ right to protest under Article 37 of the Constitution but stressed that any attempts to disrupt government operations […]