Police on Thursday were forced to disperse some protesters that were already gathering in Nairobi’s CBD. White smoke was seen bellowing along the Muindi Bingu streets as some demonstrators scampered for safety. One protester was seen daring the police as he chest thumped in front of them at the Central Business District. More to follow
Barnaba Korir has explained how Athletics Kenya plans to ensure Kenya goes back to the top of the game in the steeplechase. Athletics Kenya has plans to reclaim the Olympic steeplechase title that was lost during the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in the men’s race and hopefully claim their first title in the women’s…
In anticipation of large-scale protests against the finance bill, several key roads leading to Parliament buildings have been closed off by security officers. Parliament Road and City Hall Way, among others, have been shut down to vehicular traffic and pedestrian access as security measures intensify. Police water cannons and lorries have been used as barricades…
Several social media users and content creators are missing after they were abducted in overnight operations in the country hours to anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Officials said this was among strategies being used to defuse the planned protests against the proposed taxes. Among those taken were vocal social media and political activist Gabriel Oguda. He was…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has dismissed claims that there are plans to shut down the internet ahead and during Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protests. In a notice, CA Director General David Mugonyi acknowledged fears Kenyans raised regarding the matter but said the government has no such plans. “The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has…
United States President Joe Biden has officially designated Kenya a major Non-NATO ally. The designation comes a few weeks after President William Ruto’s state visit to the US. “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 517 of the Foreign Assistance…
The Harambee Stars midfielder’s current contract with the Law Enforcers is set to expire at the end of July. Kenya Police interim coach Salim Babu has disclosed that the club is actively negotiating a new contract with Kenyan international Kenneth Muguna. Muguna’s current contract is set to expire at the end of July, prompting a…
Dozens of youth in Kisii Thursday poured into the streets, to join hands in the ongoing nationwide protests against the Finance Bill. The protesters largely consisted of students and content creators waving placards in the streets calling for the rejection of the bill. The protests started at 11 am from Mwembe, an estate patronized by…
International hacker group and activist, Anonymous, has warned Kenyan Members of Parliament over the passing of the Finance Bill, 2024. In a message shared on their official X account, the hacker group said that it has come to their attention that the MPs want to pass a Bill that will heavily tax the people of…
The Tuesday demonstrations took a twist from the norm as young people sought to be directly involved. Dubbed ‘Occupy Parliament’, Kenyans took to the streets in Nairobi to protest over proposed high taxation in the Finance Bill, 2024. The ‘revolution’ began on social media with Kenyans expressing their views and discontentment with the Bill. The…
