Anti-Finance Bill protests: Court declines to nullify deployment of KDF troops
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-27 20:11:33

Anti-Finance Bill protests: Court declines to nullify deployment of KDF troops

The court has given the government two days to publish another gazette notice with details about where the KDF is deployed.

Interfaith leaders denounce police brutality against protesters
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-27 18:58:41

Interfaith leaders denounce police brutality against protesters

The interreligious leaders have called for dialogue to address the countrywide anti-Finance Bill protests.

Human rights commission unveils helpline for missing persons amid chaotic protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-27 16:23:42

Human rights commission unveils helpline for missing persons amid chaotic protests

The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) reported at least 12 suspected abductions of individuals involved in the protests.

Death toll discrepancies fuel confusion in anti-Finance Bill protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-27 14:17:43

Death toll discrepancies fuel confusion in anti-Finance Bill protests

President William Ruto during his address to the nation on Wednesday evening,  announced that six people lost their lives during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

Uneasy calm in Nairobi CBD amid heavy security presence
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-27 11:26:49

Uneasy calm in Nairobi CBD amid heavy security presence

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice on Thursday morning revealed most streets had little activities going on with few commuters spotted.

EU, White House, Rep. Ilhan Omar express concern over Kenyan violence, urge dialogue
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-27 09:29:32

EU, White House, Rep. Ilhan Omar express concern over Kenyan violence, urge dialogue

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Ruto's decision to withdraw the bill "contributes to the reduction of the tensions and should help create an environment that is conducive to dialogue."

Hearing of LSK petition for court to order KDF troops back to barracks set for Thursday
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-26 19:47:04

Hearing of LSK petition for court to order KDF troops back to barracks set for Thursday

The LSK has sued CS Aden Duale, the Defence Council, the KDF, the CDF, the Attorney General and the IG for "illegally" deploying the KDF soldiers to support the National Police Service without following the due procedure.

Local, international actors denounce violence in Kenya's anti-tax protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 17:57:17

Local, international actors denounce violence in Kenya's anti-tax protests

They include the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Foreign Press Association Africa (FPAA), the United Nations, and a group of 13 embassies.

Ruto 'concedes', withdraws Finance Bill after violent protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 16:54:06

Ruto 'concedes', withdraws Finance Bill after violent protests

He made the announcement in a press briefing on Wednesday, saying he had "conceded".

Lawyers petition High Court to bar Ruto from assenting to Finance Bill
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-26 14:57:05

Lawyers petition High Court to bar Ruto from assenting to Finance Bill

The lawyers argue that the overwhelming majority of the views submitted to the parliamentary committees for Budget and Public Finance Management strongly objected to the provisions of the fiscal bill.

Ruto rejects Finance Bill after violent protests
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-06-26 14:39:07

Ruto rejects Finance Bill after violent protests

Ruto's move was unexpected given his statement on Tuesday night, in which he called actions by protesters, who invaded Parliament and caused distraction, treasonous.

20-year-old student dies after Mombasa demos against Finance Bill
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-26 14:33:56

20-year-old student dies after Mombasa demos against Finance Bill

Emmanuel Giggs Tata's relatives are calling for justice, saying he collapsed after a tear gas canister landed next to him during the demonstrations on Tuesday.

53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 13:44:17

53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says

Out of these, 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.

Anti-tax protests: Attack on Parliament grievous and unforgivable, Wetang'ula says
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 13:35:32

Anti-tax protests: Attack on Parliament grievous and unforgivable, Wetang'ula says

Wetang'ula said the invasion shook the country to the core, resulting in the loss of lives close to the Parliament precincts.

Deadly protests leave trail of destruction in Nairobi CBD
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 12:32:13

Deadly protests leave trail of destruction in Nairobi CBD

Some of the businesses along Tom Mboya Street, Ronald Ngala, Moi Avenue and even Luthuli Avenue, remain closed, including several major supermarkets, leaving shoppers to seek alternatives.

National Assembly approves military deployment to help quell anti-tax protests
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-26 12:22:20

National Assembly approves military deployment to help quell anti-tax protests

MPs have now legitimised the deployment announced on Tuesday by Defence CS Aden Duale.

MPs to proceed on early recess after Tuesday's deadly protests, passage of Finance Bill
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 11:29:31

MPs to proceed on early recess after Tuesday's deadly protests, passage of Finance Bill

Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country, Parliament has introduced a motion to advance and extend the upcoming recess, initially scheduled for July 12-24.

Deadly protests forces cancellation, postponement of key conferences as Ruto withdraws attendance
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-26 10:43:00

Deadly protests forces cancellation, postponement of key conferences as Ruto withdraws attendance

The organisers of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024 on Wednesday morning confirmed President William Ruto would not be in attendance.

UN, AU ring alarm bells on Kenyan violence, urge government to exercise restraint
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-26 09:19:04

UN, AU ring alarm bells on Kenyan violence, urge government to exercise restraint

AUC Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat also shared his "deep concern over the outbreaks of violence following public protests, which has resulted in loss of life and property damage," after police fired live rounds at protestors.

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