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Two brothers and an activist who went missing on August 19, 2024, after participating in an anti-government protest in Kitengela, have been found alive in Kiambu County. Activist Bob Njagi was found alive in Tigoni, Kiambu County. Faith Odhiambo, the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), confirmed that Bob Njagi, the organizer of […]
Tuesday is expected to have more protests aimed at increasing pressure on the government to take responsibility for the lives lost during the previous protests triggered by the unpopular Finance Bill of 2024. President William Ruto has made some significant concessions since the initial Occupy Parliament protests on June 18, including withdrawing the bill and […]
Businessman Khalif Kairo has taken the initiative to advise the youth against going to the streets today. In a video shared on his social media, Kairo argues that President William Ruto and his Kenyan Kwanza regime have met most of the demands made by the Gen Zs. However, the video has sparked trouble with some […]
Book Bunk and Hay Festival successfully co-hosted the 2024 edition of NBO Litfest that was held in Nairobi’s Kaloleni and Eastlands Libraries over the past weekend (28 – 30 June 2024). The partnership widened the scope and impact of NBO Litfest adding more Pan African and international participants in dialogue with East African writers, creators […]
Activists Boniface Mwangi and Khalif Kairo are advising protesters to avoid marching to the State House. Instead, they recommend focusing their efforts on peacefully occupying Parliament. They emphasize the importance of strategic action and warn against being incited into actions that could lead to chaos and undermine the movement’s goals. Mwangi stresses the need for […]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a statement regarding the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest. He expressed condolences to Kenyans who lost their lives during Tuesday’s protest, saying it was their constitutional right to picket. The former head of state’s message says; “My fellow Kenyans, I come to you with a heavy heart. Saddened by the loss […]
Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has publicly apologized following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a handwritten letter, Kiarie expressed regret for his “unnecessary, misguided and insensitive” remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament. He acknowledged […]
Ugandan politician Bobi Wine has written an encouraging message to Kenyans amid the peaceful protests against the Finance Bill 2024. This week, simultaneous activities are taking place across the country as Kenyans express their opposition to the controversial bill. Mr Wine urged Kenyans to fiercely protect their freedoms, saying, “Power to you, young people of […]
Chants of “bado mapambano” filled the air outside the Kenyan embassy in Washington, USA, as a group of citizens gathered to reject the proposed Finance Bill 2024. The protest was organised online, encouraging Kenyans abroad to join in solidarity with events in Nairobi. Noel James shared a video on Instagram showing the peaceful protest, with […]