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The checkpoints forced commuters to walk long distances, with some reporting being stranded after public transport vehicles were blocked from entering the city.
Appearing before the Administration and Internal Security Committee last week, Passaris defended the Bill, arguing that recent violent protests, including arson and looting on June 25, made it necessary to establish clearer rules.
During several stops across coastal counties, Wetang’ula has delivered highly charged speeches echoing Kenya Kwanza’s agenda and countering the opposition’s “One Term” campaign
He stressed the importance of Kamukunji in Kenya’s political history, calling it the birthplace of major movements.
Heavy security was deployed in Nairobi and across major towns.
Despite a court order halting the impeachment process until a case filed by Guyo is heard, the Isiolo County Assembly moved forward with the motion.
Roadblocks were mounted on various stategic places , Thika Road at Pangani, Mombasa Road at Nyayo Stadium, and Ngong Road at the City Mortuary junction.
Passengers who had tickets for the disrupted journey were directed to report to the Mombasa Terminus, with their original tickets still valid for the revised time.
An audit report has revealed numerous flaws, including incomplete and poorly done works, unexplained delays, and breaches of procurement laws in the construction of classrooms, laboratories and sanitation facilities.
Calling themselves “Leaders of Progress, Not Protest,” the MCAs said they will begin naming individuals they accuse of orchestrating the violence and unrest during the protests.
No further details were given about the nature of the technical issue or when the service would resume.
The police also warned against any attempts to enter protected government premises or restricted areas, stressing that such actions fall under the Protected Areas Act and will lead to immediate legal consequences.
The groups expressed concern over the intimidation of journalists who were covering the event, saying it was a direct assault on media freedom and called for protection of journalists against threats and violence.
Marjan explained that the new office would help the Commission cut down on high recurrent expenses, including rent and hiring of external venues for meetings, training, and material storage.
The commission assured Kenyans that the registration data of 22,120,458 voters, collected during the 2022 General Election, remains secure and will not be affected by the ongoing migration process.
The Education Stakeholders Association of Kenya has expressed concern over the growing number of school closures triggered by protest-related fears.
The CS criticised those he said were hiding behind constitutional rights to incite unrest for political gain, warning that such actions not only threaten peace but erode national progress.
Passaris warned that while those behind the unrest stay safely abroad, it is young people in Kenya who end up facing harm during the demonstrations.
The group, which includes men, women, and minors, was found stranded in the remote area after being dropped off by unidentified individuals using two buses.
Many of the affected travellers had planned to board the 2pm SGR train to Nairobi but were unable to reach the station in time.
The Governor explained that the nickname comes from her habit of wearing short dresses as she moves around the county monitoring government projects.
KHRC had convened the meeting to highlight the concerns of mothers in the lead-up to Saba Saba, a day that marks a historic pro-democracy movement in Kenya.
The refurbishment of State House, designed in 1907 by British architect Herbert Baker, began in 2024 after years of neglect.
Among those at the briefing were Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Karen Nyamu, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, commonly known as Jalang’o.
The government has yet to comment on the deportation or respond to the allegations raised by the commission.
The CS further stated that any staff found to have violated the directive would be issued with show-cause letters.
"Allowing inheritance from someone not legally recognized could destabilize the family structures, lead to disputes or dilute legal lineages," said the Muslim leaders.
The President noted that Dr Stover had a meaningful and impactful presence in the community, using his position to uplift the vulnerable through education, spiritual guidance, and social initiatives.
Saba Saba, observed every July 7, commemorates the pro-democracy demonstrations of 1990, led by Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia.
