Topic: #Protests

What if the next person to hold office as President is a Muslim, Hindu, or belongs to African Traditional religions?

June 25, 2024 was a historic moment for Kenya when Gen Zs took to the streets to oppose the Finance Bill. President Ruto termed the demos as treasonous. A year later, the government has played the same card, but with a different hand. Interior CS Murkome

The answer remains elusive. The government attributes blame to opposition figures and external influences, while the opposition implicates the government in fomenting violence.

The House expressed deep concern over incidents of violence targeting civilians, security personnel, and public infrastructure, including the burning of Kikuyu Law Courts and attempts to invade institutions like State House Girls, Nairobi.

“I will never attend any protest in Africa. I’d rather single-handedly target the oppressor and end him than make myself a victim of circumstance. Protest makes you even more vulnerable. Protest has never achieved anything in Africa.”

Female journalists can better protect themselves while fulfilling their vital role in covering demonstrations and ensuring the public remains informed.

The next several hours will be critical in determining how today's events unfold. Law enforcement response, protester behavior, and the role of non-state actors will all influence whether the anniversary passes peacefully—or reignites the kind of unrest s

The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.

As we count down the days to June 25, voices are rising again, and questions are being asked. This moment offers a new chance to ask hard questions; Will Kenyans still rise when they feel unheard? Will the new generation trust that power can change? Will

His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction with the brutal incidents earlier.

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Misinformation erodes trust in legitimate news sources, sows discord and can lead to real-time violence. Outdated photos are particularly damaging because they present a veneer of authenticity.

It additionally mentioned the competence of our democratic system, alluding to its role as a bridge between leaders and the populace.

Aggrieved Bangladeshi students have been on the streets for weeks on end since July 1, blocking roads and railways in demonstrations that have since turned violent, after an attack on protesters inside Dhaka University on July 15.

Further, he has announced that the country has lost 6 million shillings as per the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) report due to the protests, and the continuity of the demonstrations will lead to the loss of jobs.

Upon reporting this morning to further follow up on their release, the President of the Law Society of Kenya has shown dissatisfaction with the charges booked against the protesters.

His social media accounts, still very much present, are populated with glaring details of a government that is rife with wastage, feckless individuals in power and among many other posts, the aggregate particulars of mishandling that got out of hand.

“I want to ask this house to ensure that those children get a state funeral, those were not criminals, but children who had reached a dead end.” Said Kisii Senator, Richard Onyonka.

This comes as the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has been under fire for allegedly losing KSH 368 million due to 'typing errors'. The insurance fund has also left patients stranded as the expected shift to SHA ( Social Health Authority)

As July 7 inches closer, Sabasaba ghosts come back to haunt in a new series of '7-days of justice' with the government maintaining austerity, under the banner of 'an independent' police force.