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Raila condemns ‘shoot-to-leg’ orders, calls for respect of rule of law
According to Raila, such an approach preserves the dignity and human rights of suspects and lends credibility to state actions.
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Police nab nine in Kirinyaga over saba saba looting
The suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be presented in court.
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Police officer to face murder charges over shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
Baraza was captured on camera during the incident, alongside his colleague Duncan Kiprono. However, Kiprono has now been released and will not face any charges.
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Shot, silenced, remembered: Kariuki’s death sparks cry for justice
Two officers linked to Kariuki’s shooting have been arrested and are facing murder charges.
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Shame on you! Ruto tells leaders politicising violent demos
The President warned that politicising violence and destruction of property only serves to divide the country, and called on leaders to be responsible.
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NCIC blames youth exclusion, urges unity after 11 killed in protests
The commission said it was alarmed by the death toll and scale of destruction, describing the protests as a wake-up call for the nation to urgently address the root causes of youth anger and mistrust.
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11 civilians killed, 52 police officers injured during saba saba protests – NPS
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.
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Raila: Murkomen apologised over 'shoot to kill' remarks, vowed better police conduct
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.
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KNCHR: 10 dead, 29 injured in saba saba day protests
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.
Health and Wellness
Medics warn of rising risks to healthcare access during protests
The group added that as a signatory to the Geneva Conventions, Kenya is obligated to uphold medical neutrality, a principle that protects health workers and ensures patients receive care even during times of unrest.
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Police warn against violence ahead of Saba Saba protests
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.
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Fear of unrest forces school closures before saba saba
The Education Stakeholders Association of Kenya has expressed concern over the growing number of school closures triggered by protest-related fears.
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Goons attack KHRC office, disrupt mothers’ saba saba meeting
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.
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CS Ruku: No excuses, all public officers must work on Saba Saba day
The CS further stated that any staff found to have violated the directive would be issued with show-cause letters.
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Autopsy reveals bullet fragments in shot mask hawker brain
The post-mortem also verified the accuracy of a video showing a police officer firing at close range and striking Kariuki in the head.
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Maraga says his security was withdrawn without notice, now partially reinstated
In a letter dated June 27 to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Maraga objected to the withdrawal of his protection, describing it as a break from established protocol.
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Not on my watch – Matiang’i on Parliament breach during Gen Z revolt
Matiang’i noted that while the Constitution allows citizens to protest, there must be a balance between that right and national security concerns.
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Civil group calls out state brutality, pushes for top police exits
NIA criticised the government’s response, describing the recent decision by Deputy Inspector General Lagat to step aside as inadequate and lacking legal clarity.
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Opposition pushes for Murkomen’s resignation over shoot-to-kill order
Murkomen has come under heavy criticism for remarks he made during a visit to Nairobi's Central Business District, where he instructed police to shoot anyone attempting to storm or loot a police station.
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Post-mortems confirm Emali protesters were shot as families demand justice
At Kenyatta National Hospital, 107 people were treated for injuries sustained during the protests, the majority of them suffering from gunshot wounds.
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Gachagua not under probe over protest violence, says DCI
Amin said eleven police officers were seriously injured in the clashes, government offices attacked, and firearms stolen—some of which have already been linked to new crimes.
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Hawker shot during Gen Z protest dies in hospital
Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira had earlier said the hospital informed them at midnight on Saturday that Kariuki had been declared brain dead and was being kept alive by machines.
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Stop deflecting blame: Opposition tells Ruto to reconnect with angry youth
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, together with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, had claimed the protests were part of a broader scheme to force regime change.
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Gachagua explains why he skipped June 25 protests
While Gachagua stayed away, other opposition figures such as Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa joined the crowds.
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Family loses case to compel charges over Gen Z protester’s death
Justice Mwamuye ruled that the family had not shown any evidence connecting the police to the fatal injuries or proving that Kamau died at the hands of State agents.
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KNCHR: 19 killed, hundreds injured in brutal June 25 protest
The preliminary findings come amid increasing national and international outrage over the government’s response to the protests, which were largely peaceful until security officers unleashed force on demonstrators.
Global Affairs
Togo unrest deepens as protesters demand end to Gnassingbé’s rule
The protests follow earlier unrest on June 5 and 6, during which dozens were arrested in demonstrations against Gnassingbé’s new role and a growing cost-of-living crisis. Amnesty International reported that many of those detained were later released.
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Gen Z protests ignite tensions as MPs split over blame
The motion was introduced by Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who called for Gachagua’s arrest.
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Women Senators demand justice after sexual violence during protests
The senators demanded that the State Department for Gender and the National Gender and Equality Commission urgently provide medical, psychological, and protective support to all survivors.
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Quickmart denies dead bodies being hidden at OTC branch
Quickmart notes that two of our branches in OTC and Ruiru were affected during yesterday's demonstrations.