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Koome said the attack had not only caused extensive damage to the structure but also destroyed crucial case files, disrupting ongoing proceedings and denying justice to many.
Among those arrested, five suspects are believed to have been involved in torching a police lorry in Huruma, along the Eldoret–Webuye highway.
Kenya criticised the SAF for repeatedly blaming other countries for its problems instead of addressing its domestic challenges.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) claims the two are linked to a widely circulated protest timetable shared on social media, which called on demonstrators to unlawfully occupy State House.
Murkomen said the attacks were carried out by individuals he described as “criminals hiding behind the pretence of a peaceful protest,” and accused them of deliberately planning the destruction.
The High Court had earlier suspended the directive referenced as CA/CE/BC/TV90A, pending the hearing and determination of the case filed by LSK.
Speaking on Thursday, Murkomen claimed that certain journalists not only reported on the demonstrations but actively influenced the public’s actions and movements.
The National Assembly’s Debt and Privatisation Committee, in a report on the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) budget under Supplementary Budget III, noted that the absence of such a policy has hindered Kenya’s ability to take advantage of key tools like prepayments, debt swaps, and restructuring.
The report suggests that retirement benefits are not being preserved primarily for post-employment living but are instead being used to cover unresolved financial demands.
The Bill will also establish and strengthen hospital boards, giving them the responsibility to oversee operations and meet at least four times a year to assess performance. In addition, each hospital will form an internal board to handle day-to-day management.
In their petition, the groups argue that the government directive, issued through the Communications Authority of Kenya, infringes on Articles 33, 34, and 35 of the Constitution, which safeguard freedom of expression, media independence, and access to information.
Aoko is accused of posting a false and defamatory tweet on August 3, 2024, targeting complainant Beth Wambui Mbuitu.
The attack, which the county government has confirmed, also saw 18 motorbikes destroyed and newly purchased music equipment reduced to ashes.
A long-time activist and outspoken critic of government excesses, Omtatah warned that choosing confrontation over strategy would only delay justice for those already killed or harmed during the protests.
His release follows a decision by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to enlist him as a key witness after a thorough review of the evidence.
The Finance Act revises six key tax laws, introducing new incentives, exemptions and obligations for businesses, employees, and digital service providers.
In a short message on his social media pages, the singer shared a call for unity and calm: “Peace and love to Kenya.”
In the current financial year, the Treasury has disbursed only Sh1 billion out of a planned Sh2 billion. Last year, just Sh1.15 billion was released from a budget of Sh4.5 billion. The
Kenyans in the diaspora have denounced what they called an all-out attack on civil liberties by the government and warned that the country risks sliding into full-blown tyranny.
The committee wants the Elections Act and the County Governments Act revised to include clear procedures and grounds for recalling all categories of lawmakers.
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.
The authority cited numerous violations by police, including the use of live ammunition, tear gas, water cannons, whips, and batons against protesters.
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.
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.