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Ruto establishes framework for protest victims compensation
The initiative was unveiled through a presidential proclamation issued on August 8, 2025
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Singer Kigame sues Interior CS, IG, DCI boss over deadly protest response
The petition accuses these officials of authorizing violent crackdowns that led to alleged crimes against humanity during nationwide Gen Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025.
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IPOA: 65 killed in mid-year protests, majority linked to police actions
According to IPOA, the protests left 342 civilians injured and 171 police officers wounded between June 17 and July 7, 2025.
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I stayed home because youth asked me to, says Raila on 2024 protests
Raila noted that the issues raised by Gen Z protestors in June 2024 were the same grievances the opposition had been highlighting a year earlier
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Speaker Wetang’ula calls for review of protest laws to end violence
Wetang’ula stressed that rights must be exercised peacefully and unarmed, as clearly stated in the Constitution. He also said the law should be firm on those who incite or fund destruction.
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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.