Olkalou chaos: Gen Z protesters torch 26 county vehicles
The attack, which the county government has confirmed, also saw 18 motorbikes destroyed and newly purchased music equipment reduced to ashes.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe attack, which the county government has confirmed, also saw 18 motorbikes destroyed and newly purchased music equipment reduced to ashes.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe hike has kept pump prices high, forcing the State to occasionally cushion consumers by subsidising fuel.
Ann NyamburaIn a short message on his social media pages, the singer shared a call for unity and calm: “Peace and love to Kenya.”
Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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
Maureen KinyanjuiDespite some friction, the summit ended on a note of consensus, with leaders agreeing to the 5 percent goal and stressing the importance of unity in the face of global instability.
Rose AchiengKenyans 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiBetween January and May, the total number of units sold stood at 5,301—up 27.6 percent from 4,154 units recorded during the same period last year, showing an overall positive growth despite the recent slowdown.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe committee wants the Elections Act and the County Governments Act revised to include clear procedures and grounds for recalling all categories of lawmakers.
Maureen KinyanjuiBacked with an initial £10 million (Sh1.4 billion) from the Wellcome Trust, the initiative is the first of its kind in the world and could one day allow scientists to build entire human chromosomes in the lab.
Rose AchiengAlthough 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe authority cited numerous violations by police, including the use of live ammunition, tear gas, water cannons, whips, and batons against protesters.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe announcement was made to mourners only after a funeral mass had been held, throwing the farewell event into uncertainty.
Ann NyamburaThe new legal framework would make Kenya the third African country after Nigeria and South Africa to regulate cryptocurrencies through legislation.
Maureen KinyanjuiWith 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe deceased was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
RGK.co.keIn 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiZohran’s campaign gained momentum in recent weeks through an aggressive grassroots strategy that included door-to-door outreach, digital organising, and targeted mobilisation of younger voters.
Rose AchiengJustice 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Rose AchiengThe blackout followed an earlier advisory, circulated on social media, directing all television and radio stations to cease live transmission of the protests.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe corporation said the Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau routes would be suspended until further notice.
Maureen KinyanjuiHe warned against hooliganism, looting, and chaos during protests, saying such actions betray the essence of democratic expression.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe commission cautioned that any official found to have participated in or facilitated unlawful payments would bear full responsibility.
Maureen KinyanjuiThey say the move directly contradicts a November 2024 High Court ruling that declared similar interference by the Authority unconstitutional and affirmed that only the Media Council of Kenya is legally mandated to regulate broadcast content.
Maureen KinyanjuiWhile affirming the right of Kenyans to protest as enshrined in the Constitution, the Commission stressed that this must be done within the law and without harming others. It
Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition focuses on the police decision to seal off major entry points into the CBD using barbed wire and other barriers without notice, an action the Institute says was meant to block planned demonstrations and silence public expression.
Maureen KinyanjuiMedia houses were ordered to “stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith,” with the authority warning that failure to comply would invite regulatory action.
Maureen KinyanjuiDespite differences in scale and mood across regions, protesters maintained a consistent message. “We are not here for violence. “We are here for our future.”
Maureen KinyanjuiEACC said the fraud becomes more aggressive toward the end of financial years, with many counties rushing to deplete their budgets through illegal schemes.
Ann Nyambura