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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…
A village in Kirinyaga county that has been in power blackout for the last five months held a demonstration on Monday calling on Kenya Power company to restore power forthwith. The villagers who held the demo near Kagio town have given the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) three days to restore power or they…
Four people died in an early morning bus accident in Saku, Marsabit County. The accident which involved a bus heading from Nairobi to Moyale also left 41 passengers injured. Mourning the loss, Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali said they are deeply concerned for the injured, who have since been hospitalised. “We mourn the loss of four…
The teenager who allegedly assaulted a police officer along Kamiti Road and robbed him of a communication gadget has been released from the Industrial area remand prison after former governor Mike Sonko’s intervention. Sonko’s aide, Francis Wambua secured the release of Ian Njoroge from remand after he stood as surety for him. Last week, Njoroge…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at his critics, telling them he will not shy away from being proud of his tribe. The DP, who has come under immense pressure over remarks that he is allegedly advancing tribal, said every Kenyan should be proud of his mother tongue. “Everybody should be proud of your…
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 after a military aircraft he was flying in crashed in a forest in the north of the country. He had been vice-president for 10 years, initially under former President Peter Mutharika, who picked him from the business sector for the second most senior post…
Roads CS Kipchumba Murkomen has waded into the one man, one vote, one shilling revenue-sharing formula debate saying those advocating for it are enemies of the unity of Kenya. Speaking in Isiolo North during a youth empowerment fundraiser, Murkomen said such projects as the 800-kilometre Nairobi-Moyale Road and the Lamu Port would not have been…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has criticised the Finance Bill 2024 saying it goes against the hopes of Kenyans who expected the government to lessen the tax burden. In a statement on Friday, the Opposition chief said the tax proposals contained therein are regressive and “goes ruthlessly against the poor”. “Should it be ratified, low-income people…
Amnesty International on Wednesday raised concerns about the alleged lack of transparency regarding the establishment of human rights safeguards for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, that is expected to be deployed in the coming months. Amnesty International Americas Director Ana Piquer said it is key to ensure that any action taken by…
Kenyans have continued to mourn the death of renowned reggae MC Njambi Koikai Koikai died at the Nairobi hospital on Monday at around 9 pm, hours after she had appealed for blood donation. Koikai who was known as Fyah Mummah, rose to fame through her captivating reggae mixes and vibrant personality on the airwaves. Following news…
