‘Where were you?’ – Esther Passaris heckled by protesters during march against femicide
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris found herself in the eye of the storm as protesters, rallying against the surge in femicide cases in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), heckled and demanded that she goes home. Passaris, who was delivering a speech addressing the growing concerns about femicide on Saturday, January 27, was abruptly whisked away […]
Kate Actress leads march against femicide in Nyeri
Kenyan actress and public figure Catherine Kamau alias Kate Actress has led women in Nyeri in a peaceful demonstration against the rising cases of femicide in the country. The march began in Nyeri on Friday, January 26 and will proceed to Nairobi on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Taking to the streets of Nyeri town, Kate […]
‘Let’s say no to femicide’ – Babu Owino
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has spoken out against the alarming increase in femicide cases in the country, urging citizens to unite against this disturbing trend. Through his social media pages, while Quoting verses from the Bible, Owino noted the importance of mutual dependence between men and women. “Let’s say no to femicide,” […]
Man shot dead during Azimio protests in Emali
A middle-aged man died from a police gunshot during the anti-government protests in the Emali township on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The incident followed early morning protests where hundreds of residents barricaded the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, paralysing transport on the busy road. The demonstrators took to the streets to protest against the […]
20 pupils hospitalised after police lob teargas into school during protests in Kawangware
At least 20 pupils were hospitalised after police lobbed teargas into their school in Kawangware, Nairobi, on Friday, May 26, 2023. The officers were responding to demonstrations staged by local traders on Friday morning, protesting the government’s destruction of their make-shift kiosks. The men in uniform fired in the air and lobbed teargas canisters at […]
Ruto subtly responds to Raila’s calls for protests on Mondays, Thursdays
President William Ruto on Wednesday, March 22, took a dig at opposition leader Raila Odinga over calls for anti-government protests twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays. Speaking at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where he presided over the listing of Laptrust Imara (REIT) by CPF Financial Services, the Head of State downplayed Raila’s […]
Drama as rival groups clash during Azimio protests in Homa Bay
Two Homa Bay rival groups on Monday clashed during the Azimio anti-government demonstrations held at the town’s CBD. During the protest, a team led by Kevin Ouma alias Wau Wau who was on Sunday replaced as the ODM County Youth league chairman met head-on with the rival team which was holding protests within the town. […]