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Senators push for law to recall underperforming MPs and MCAs
The committee wants the Elections Act and the County Governments Act revised to include clear procedures and grounds for recalling all categories of lawmakers.
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Gen Z protests paralyse Parliament business
Although the day’s agenda included discussions on critical motions and bills, the session was called off less than two hours later when lawmakers scheduled to move key items failed to turn up.
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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.
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#SiriNiNumbers: The online whisper that became a nationwide protest
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.
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Kenya Power confirms Stima Plaza security guard fatally shot during protests
The deceased was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Eight killed, over 400 injured in nationwide protests — KNCHR
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.
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High Court suspends media gag order on live protest coverage
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.
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Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid on track, says Senator Roba
Senator Roba said Ruto’s strategic alliances and development record have created a formidable electoral foundation, particularly in historically marginalized areas.
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Activists move to block trial, demand DIG Lagat charged in Ojwang murder
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.
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Dramatic clampdown: CA shuts down media signals amid protest coverage row
The blackout followed an earlier advisory, circulated on social media, directing all television and radio stations to cease live transmission of the protests.
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Court petition demands State produce abducted Kinoo activist
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.
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Kenya Railways halts four Nairobi routes amid protest tensions
The corporation said the Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau routes would be suspended until further notice.
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Don’t destroy Kenya in the name of protest, Ruto cautions
He warned against hooliganism, looting, and chaos during protests, saying such actions betray the essence of democratic expression.
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Last-minute theft? EACC warns counties to keep hands off public funds
The commission cautioned that any official found to have participated in or facilitated unlawful payments would bear full responsibility.
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LSK, civil society threaten legal action over media ban on protest coverage
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.
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Police Commission warns against violence, tells police to act with restraint
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
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Katiba institute sues over police barricades, citing rights violations
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.
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Teargas, bonfires and bold voices as Gen Z flood streets one year on
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.”
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EACC links county graft to use of interns in fake imprest payments
EACC said the fraud becomes more aggressive toward the end of financial years, with many counties rushing to deplete their budgets through illegal schemes.
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Motorists decry CBD lockdown, demand immediate reopening of city roads
They listed a wide range of vehicles affected, including public transport vehicles, taxis, private cars, lorries, motorcycles, and long-distance buses.
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Kirinyaga leads shift to organic farming with first agroecology symposium
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.
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From hashtags to Parliament: The protest that reshaped Kenya
June 2024 marked the moment Gen Z rose with clarity and courage, determined to be heard.
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Cabinet approves landmark regulations to ease affordable home ownership
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.
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Opposition pays tribute to Gen Z victims along barricaded Parliament road
Razor wire and anti-riot police sealed off access to Parliament Square, but the leaders chose not to confront officers.
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CS Murkomen walks through Nairobi streets as June 25 anniversary begins
The security team made its way through key city routes including City Hall Way and University Way, occasionally stopping to speak with residents going about their morning activities.
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Kisumu stays calm as Gen Z protest fails to pick up
Kondele, a known hotspot for demonstrations and the anticipated starting point for the protests, was quiet, with no visible gatherings or signs of mobilization by mid-morning.
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Eldoret calm as students, elders urge youth to shun protests
Student leaders from the University of Eldoret and Moi University called on fellow learners to avoid street protests and instead focus on academic and peaceful ways of honouring those who lost their lives in last year’s demonstrations.
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Built to fail: Counties blow millions on unfinished Speaker homes
The SRC had directed all county assemblies on October 24, 2016 to begin construction of Speaker residences in the 2018/2019 financial year, with a strict completion deadline of June 30, 2022.
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Bobby Sherman, 1960s teen idol and TV star, dies at 81
Sherman was married to Patti Carnel from 1971 to 1977 and later married Poublon in 2010. He is survived by Poublon, his sons Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.
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Court lifts block on Sh98 billion Northern Kenya road project
The ruling clears the way for the ambitious road that will connect Isiolo, Modogashe, Wajir, Kotulo, Elwak, Rhamu and Mandera, traversing the counties of Isiolo, Meru, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera.