Protesting Kenyans have been prominently displaying the National Flag as they peacefully march through the streets in recent weeks. On Tuesday, July 16, a young man named Peter Njogu was arrested in Eldoret while purchasing a flag and a whistle.…
Shakur, the police officer who was interdicted for his actions during the June 24th anti-government protests, has allegedly offered advice to his colleagues on handling Kenyans. He was apprehended in Githurai after purportedly evading arrest multiple times. Speaking to Oga Obinna, he explained the frustrations (“hasira”)…
The Kenya Editors Guild has strongly condemned the abduction and arrest of Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho. Gaitho was captured in a video on Wednesday, July 17, being forcibly placed into a vehicle by a group of men. The DCI later…
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 16 – Police in Siaya County have started investigations into the death of Siaya High Court Presiding Judge Daniel Ogembo, who was found dead inside his residential house on Wednesday. The body of the Judge, would later…
A Kenyan man identified as AbdiKadir, who was shot during anti-Finance Bill protests, has passed away. Kadir was among the protesters receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after being shot during the June 2024 protests. Actress and influencer Brenda Michelle,…
The service comes a couple of days after a memorial service was held on Monday at Faith Evangelistic Ministry Family Church in Karen. Bishop Kiuna passed away on July 9 at a hospital in Nairobi after bravely battling Multiple Myeloma.…
Since the onset of peaceful demonstrations, there have been incidents involving rogue police officers firing live rounds, resulting in over 50 fatalities within a month. With no signs of abating, this has stoked public anger, demanding accountability. Many casualties have…
The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Wednesday decried the lack of cooperation from state agencies, making it difficult for the agency to execute its constitutional mandate. Even though the authority was granted the mandate to investigate issues such…
Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho was arrested Wednesday morning and released shortly after. Authorities indicated his prompt release happened since he was not the person the police were looking for. “The National Police Service would like to clarify to the public…
NAIROBI, Kenya July 17 – Journalists in Kenya are considering nationwide street protests following recent incidents of police brutality against reporters covering demonstrations, along with what they describe as targeted intimidation. The move comes after the Wednesday dramatic arrest and…