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Police officers living in nearby houses said their homes were looted during the incident, but confirmed that no one was injured and the station’s armoury was secure.
The suspects had argued that the State was violating their rights by using the same evidence, witnesses, and investigation files in both cases.
Etale said the initial intent of Saba Saba commemorations was to honour the struggle for political pluralism, not to incite chaos or confront the police.
This marks the seventh impeachment case handled by the Senate since the beginning of the 13th Parliament, and the third attempt to remove a governor during the current parliamentary term.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday morning, Etale acknowledged that Kenyans have genuine reasons for taking to the streets.
Matatu Welfare Association Chairman Dickson Mbugua said that such disruptions hit the sector hard, especially operators who depend on daily income to repay vehicle loans.
They accused the government of disregarding its legal duty to protect the right to protest as outlined in Article 37 of the Constitution, as well as the National Police Service Act and the Public Order Act.
The sectors hardest hit included financial and insurance services, which bring in Sh885.6 billion per year, followed by real estate at Sh628.4 billion and transport and storage at Sh581.2 billion.
The MP’s arrest comes after protests turned chaotic in several towns during the Saba Saba events.
A total of 567 people were arrested in connection with the protests, which police said were marred by lawlessness in some areas despite calls for peaceful conduct.
Madowo, who was on the ground covering the demonstrations in Nairobi, made the claims in a social media post on Sunday, asserting that he would not be silenced by threats.
In Kangemi, protests turned violent when a man was reportedly shot on Waiyaki Way. Crowds gathered around the body, clashing with police as tensions flared.
The ODM leader said Murkomen acknowledged that the language used was wrong and assured him that the police would treat Kenyans with greater care going forward.
The protests, which marked the 35th anniversary of the original Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, saw major towns disrupted by roadblocks and clashes between police and demonstrators.
The Deputy President dismissed opposition critics as lacking meaningful solutions and accused them of being stuck in slogans.
The company collects deposits ranging from Sh2,500 for domestic connections to Sh100,000 for heavy industrial clients as a condition for access to water or sewerage services.
The magistrate ruled that Kibet had persistently ignored clear directives requiring him to take full responsibility for the education and welfare of the children he shares with his estranged wife, Gladys Jeruto Tagi.
He proposed the creation of an inclusive Inter-Generational National Conclave, bringing together voices from all segments of society to push for reforms that can unite the country and promote stability.
Justice Roselyn Korir had sentenced the six to 15 years in jail, with the term set to run from April 19, 2024, when the conviction was delivered.
He warned that the day’s meaning was at risk of being lost, raising concern over attempts to turn the commemoration into a chaotic or politically opportunistic affair.
The murder took place between July 24 and July 27, 2019, in the Kimondi forest area of Nandi County, where Ongeri’s decomposed body was discovered near Kapsabet town by local herdsmen.
Omtatah also raised concerns over the project's funding, pointing to a Sh3.1 billion allocation tucked under “other operating expenses” in the 2024/2025 State House budget.
The viral release had claimed that security agencies, working with immigration officers, were conducting operations to arrest undocumented foreigners suspected of looting, damaging property, and attacking police stations.
The lawyer claims the project breaches several constitutional principles, including separation of church and state, equality, non-discrimination, transparency, public participation, and the rule of law.
This year’s commemoration comes at a tense moment nationally, as Gen Z-led protests that began with opposition to the Finance Bill have widened to call for greater reforms and an end to police violence and enforced disappearances.
According to a charge sheet filed at the Kahawa Law Courts on Monday, Peter Kinyanjui Wanjiru, also known as Kawanjiru, and Serah Wanjiku Thiga face charges under Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012.
According to the report, Sh511.75 billion is owed by the national government, while counties account for Sh172.51 billion.
According to Cherargei, the spirit of the 1990 protests, rooted in the push for pluralism, democracy, and constitutional reforms, was honoured with the 2010 Constitution.
According to data from the Controller of Budget, the amount rose from Sh12.07 billion at the end of December last year.
Beyond energy, UK-Pact support has also extended to forest conservation efforts.