A segment of Kenyan youth has vowed to proceed with planned protests on Thursday, describing it as their final attempt to liberate the country from the grip of the Kenya Kwanza regime. Led by outspoken political activist Kasmuel McOure, the youth made this declaration during a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday. They announced that […]
Yagnesh Mohanlal Devani, the former Managing Director of Triton Petroleum Company Limited, has been detained in connection with a Ksh.7.6 billion oil scandal. Devani, who faces 11 counts of fraud, was arraigned before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki in Milimani on Wednesday following his arrest on Tuesday. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) […]
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, all routes to State House in Nairobi were sealed off, heavily guarded by anti-riot police in anticipation of scheduled protests. The demonstrators, coordinated through social media, were determined to march to State House to voice their grievances against President William Ruto’s administration. Across Nairobi, anti-riot police stood ready to prevent […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its commitment to maintaining close collaboration with Kenya despite the recent rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, which has now been withdrawn. In response to the unrest and tragic fatalities during protests against the bill, the IMF expressed concern for the situation in Kenya and vowed to support […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remarked on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that had President William Ruto been informed earlier about the public backlash against the Finance Bill 2024, the resulting protests might have been less severe. In response, Moses Kuria, the cabinet secretary for Public Services, refuted Gachagua’s assertion. Gachagua further criticized the National Intelligence Service […]
Following an evening briefing at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto reaffirmed his government’s strong stance against extrajudicial killings, promising Kenyans that such incidents would no longer be tolerated. “In light of recent events surrounding the GenZ protests, I want to make it clear: my government condemns extrajudicial killings,” President Ruto stated firmly. “Moving forward, Kenyans […]
On June 27, 2024, Kenya Defence Force (KDF) soldiers continued their patrols in Nairobi amidst ongoing protests, with police deploying teargas to disperse demonstrators. During the patrol, defiant youth surrounded KDF vehicles, chanting slogans demanding the departure of Vice President Ruto. Despite their presence, protesters emphasized their peaceful intent, cheering at the soldiers. A circulating […]