Following the events of Tuesday, it was clear that Kenya’s anti-riot security apparatus was overwhelmed. Images and videos of protesters pushing back the police over and over again blazed our TV screens, with no amount of deterrent working for the determined crowd. All this culminated in parliament, where the police opened fire killing several protestors…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned the involvement of the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) in the ongoing anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Nairobi. Okiya, said in a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that the deployment of the KDF in the demos went against the Kenyan constitution. While quoting part of…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi speaking during the launch of the New Refugee Resources Center at the University of Nairobi (UoN) on Monday 24th June 2024. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has launched a Refugee Resource Center at the University of Nairobi, offering significant benefits…
Kenyan-born American steeplechaser Hillary Bor has explained how introducing a new technique at the trials cost him a slot to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Kenyan-born American Hillary Bor went to the US Olympic trials with the hope of representing the US for the third time but unfortunately missed his target after falling and finishing…
A phased reopening of the Makadara Law Courts is underway after a two-week closure following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Chief Justice Martha Koome outlined measures to be implemented before the courts reopened to the public on Monday for plea-taking. The reopening will occur in four phases, starting with trauma counselling for…
Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters in Nairobi have attacked Kenya Red Cross vehicles and staff. The Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, said they had been attacked after being accused of whisking Members of Parliament when the protesters stormed the National Assembly. KRC staff injured The Kenya Red Cross staff and…
Comedian Mulamwah has announced he is taking to the streets of Nairobi on Tuesday armed with about four buckets of mandazi. He shared a picture of himself and his wife, Ruth, standing next to the buckets, with the caption, “energy kwa wingi.” The comedian was also seen at the Thursday demonstrations on June 20 offering…
Sports sector faces mixed impacts from Kenya’s 2024 finance bill, with increased funding and tax incentives, but higher costs for amateurs. Protests have erupted across Kenya in response to the government’s proposed 2024/25 finance bill a legislative plan aimed at raising KSh 346 billion in additional taxes to mitigate the national budget deficit and reduce…
Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti worried about her 18-month-old daughter, Elianna Wanjiru, as she fought for her life in the emergency room shortly after a police officer shot her during a court session on Thursday, June 13. This was revealed by her spouse Mutima Kang’ata during the funeral at Mamba Village in Machakos County on…
By MONITOR Uganda President Yoweri Museveni is expected to receive a global award next month in Canada for his “distinguished leadership and dedication” in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The award will be given at the First International Post-Covid Conference in Toronto, Canada. About 11 government officials, scientists and businesspersons are also expected to…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised serious concerns over the abduction of protesters taking part in the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations staged in different parts of the country. In a lengthy statement on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Chief Justice explained that cases of abductions executed by individuals who do not properly identify themselves and…
The Law Society of Kenya has indicated that the current spate of mysterious abductions and kidnappings has resulted in the disappearance of 50 Kenyans. And even though some of them have been released by their abductors, LSK president Faith Odhiambo says the current trend where victims are kept incommunicado for several days is of great…
Hundreds of Kwale residents have benefited from free eye testing, consultations, and cataract surgeries following a surge in cataract-related complications in the coastal county. The free medical camp was organised by Kwale County in partnership with the Kuwait Embassy in Nairobi and Safe Surgical Aid to alleviate the plight of people living with cataracts. At…
Omija, who recently produced a man-of-the-match display against Ivory Coast in Malawi for Harambee Stars, is even more confident ahead of the COSAFA challenge. Harambee Stars defender Alponce Omija has exuded confidence as he and his teammates prepare to fly out of the country to South Africa on Tuesday Morning to take part in the…
President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed confidence that the Kenyan contingent, together with others from contributing countries, will help in returning lasting peace in the conflict-ravaged Haiti. Speaking at the National Police College, Embakasi Campus in Nairobi,…