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Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday morning, Etale acknowledged that Kenyans have genuine reasons for taking to the streets.
The allegations centre around a special police unit that was formed in 2018 to investigate the assassinations of politicians, a trend that has haunted the province for years.
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.
Starovoit had been appointed minister of transport in May 2024, following a nearly six-year stint as governor of the Kursk region.
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.
The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) reacted with outrage, condemning what it termed a dangerous and unlawful act against a space meant to protect life.
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.
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.
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.
Senators say the existing model, which gives counties at least 15 percent of the most recently audited national revenue, fails to match the real financial burden of devolved services, leading to poor implementation.
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.
The funds, owed under the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), are said to be crucial for the continued operation of health services in devolved units.
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.
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.
Only 35 percent of the digital lenders are carrying out enhanced due diligence, a critical process for identifying risky customers and transactions.
Government authorities said the building had been declared structurally unsafe in earlier inspections, with eviction notices issued between 2022 and 2024.
According to the report, Sh511.75 billion is owed by the national government, while counties account for Sh172.51 billion.
According to data from the Controller of Budget, the amount rose from Sh12.07 billion at the end of December last year.
Governor Greg Abbott confirmed an additional 10 deaths across other counties and said 41 individuals were still unaccounted for.