Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-05 17:39:33

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

Activists are demanding President Ruto's resignation amid allegations that intelligence services are responsible for the abduction of dozens of individuals during two weeks of protests.

Stakeholders convene to discuss tourism security amid anti-govt demos
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-04 09:11:40

Stakeholders convene to discuss tourism security amid anti-govt demos

Acknowledging the chaos that has ensued over the past three weeks, Ololtua called for unity and peace, underscoring that the tourism industry's success is contingent upon a stable and peaceful environment.

Resolve crisis to save businesses, Nairobi traders tell Ruto after demos leave huge losses
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-02 17:42:19

Resolve crisis to save businesses, Nairobi traders tell Ruto after demos leave huge losses

They have suffered huge losses following cases of looting and vandalism on Luthuli Avenue, Moi Avenue, and Tom Mboya Street, which have forced them to close their shops. 

Violence is the Kenyan state's language: 5 strategies it uses to control citizens
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-07-01 22:51:04

Violence is the Kenyan state's language: 5 strategies it uses to control citizens

This approach is informed by the fact that law enforcement bodies continue to do the bidding of the regime in power, rather than of Kenyan citizens, as required by the country’s constitution.

Clerics urge Ruto, Gachagua to present united front amid social unrest
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-30 13:08:02

Clerics urge Ruto, Gachagua to present united front amid social unrest

The leaders expressed concern over conflicting statements from the Executive branch regarding the protests and their aftermath.

How Ruto dug himself into tricky hole barely two years into his presidency
  • Author: Silas Nyanchwani
  • Date: 2024-06-30 07:30:40

How Ruto dug himself into tricky hole barely two years into his presidency

Tax hikes that led to the unprecedented youth-led protests were just a trigger for many to vent their anger against a wasteful government.

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-29 14:30:37

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror

Social media has been awash with differing casualty figures, with some claiming victims were carried away by officers and that their bodies were not at the mortuaries in the area or the city at large.

Lobby asks international lenders to stop loans as Kenya fights debt crisis
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-29 11:45:12

Lobby asks international lenders to stop loans as Kenya fights debt crisis

The ICPC has asked the IMF, the World Bank, and other international lenders to immediately stop assisting Kenya pending an audit of the current state of debt.

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