IPOA launches probe into police use of live bullets in Gen Z-led protests
The authority cited numerous violations by police, including the use of live ammunition, tear gas, water cannons, whips, and batons against protesters.
The authority cited numerous violations by police, including the use of live ammunition, tear gas, water cannons, whips, and batons against protesters.
The announcement was made to mourners only after a funeral mass had been held, throwing the farewell event into uncertainty.
The new legal framework would make Kenya the third African country after Nigeria and South Africa to regulate cryptocurrencies through legislation.
With nothing more than smartphones and their voices, young people turned social media into a full-scale mobilisation tool. What began with digital posters and cryptic calls to action in group chats rapidly built momentum.
The deceased was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
In its report, the commission noted that alongside the fatalities, at least 400 people sustained injuries including protestors, police officers, and journalists , with 83 requiring specialised medical attention. Among them, eight were treated for gunshot wounds.
Zohran’s campaign gained momentum in recent weeks through an aggressive grassroots strategy that included door-to-door outreach, digital organising, and targeted mobilisation of younger voters.
The failure to release the remaining funds has crippled operations in 31 private universities and directly disrupted the education of 9,192 students.
Justice Chacha Mwita issued the conservatory order on Wednesday, following a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which argued that the CA directive was unconstitutional and a threat to the freedoms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights.
Senator Roba said Ruto’s strategic alliances and development record have created a formidable electoral foundation, particularly in historically marginalized areas.
The activists say Ojwang’s death inside the Nairobi Central Police Station was not a suicide, as initially claimed by police, but a premeditated murder facilitated by high-ranking officers, including Lagat.
The blackout followed an earlier advisory, circulated on social media, directing all television and radio stations to cease live transmission of the protests.
The petition seeks a writ of habeas corpus compelling senior government and law enforcement officials to produce Kinyangia, who has not been seen or heard from since June 21, 2025.
The corporation said the Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau routes would be suspended until further notice.
He warned against hooliganism, looting, and chaos during protests, saying such actions betray the essence of democratic expression.
The commission cautioned that any official found to have participated in or facilitated unlawful payments would bear full responsibility.
They say the move directly contradicts a November 2024 High Court ruling that declared similar interference by the Authority unconstitutional and affirmed that only the Media Council of Kenya is legally mandated to regulate broadcast content.
While affirming the right of Kenyans to protest as enshrined in the Constitution, the Commission stressed that this must be done within the law and without harming others. It
The petition focuses on the police decision to seal off major entry points into the CBD using barbed wire and other barriers without notice, an action the Institute says was meant to block planned demonstrations and silence public expression.
Media houses were ordered to “stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith,” with the authority warning that failure to comply would invite regulatory action.
Despite differences in scale and mood across regions, protesters maintained a consistent message. “We are not here for violence. “We are here for our future.”
EACC said the fraud becomes more aggressive toward the end of financial years, with many counties rushing to deplete their budgets through illegal schemes.
Greene, a known critic of U.S. foreign interventions, reiterated her anti-war position and questioned whether her stance would put her at personal risk.
They listed a wide range of vehicles affected, including public transport vehicles, taxis, private cars, lorries, motorcycles, and long-distance buses.
The symposium is part of Kirinyaga County’s broader strategy to build a farming culture that is environmentally responsible and health-conscious, with long-term benefits for future generations.
June 2024 marked the moment Gen Z rose with clarity and courage, determined to be heard.
The World Bank pointed out that areas such as hospitality, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trade could be better served by private players, but are instead occupied by state-owned enterprises benefiting from favourable treatment.
The regulations reduce the housing deposit requirement from 10 per cent to 5 per cent, a move expected to lower the entry barrier for many aspiring homeowners.
Razor wire and anti-riot police sealed off access to Parliament Square, but the leaders chose not to confront officers.
Lattouf first brought her complaint to the Fair Work Commission, which ruled she had been sacked, allowing her to proceed with legal action in the Federal Court.