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The Supreme Court is set to review the government’s appeal regarding the 2023 Finance Act, which was previously deemed unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal. Today, the National Assembly and other appellants will present their case before a full seven-judge bench. These appellants include the Speaker of the National Assembly, …

Twenty human rights organizations have urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to take action against police officers accused of misconduct during protests against the Finance Bill. The groups issued a joint statement on Saturday, calling on IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori to investigate reports of police brutality. They expressed concern …

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sorrow over the reports of fatalities during the recent protests in Kenya against the Finance Bill. He emphasized his sadness at the deaths and injuries, which included journalists and medical personnel. Guterres urged the Kenyan government to show restraint in handling the demonstrations and …

After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all means at its disposal to prevent …

Following President William Ruto’s passionate national address, military personnel have now been dispatched to safeguard all designated areas across the country. This deployment comes in response to a recent gazette notice issued by Defence Secretary Aden Duale. Key locations such as State Houses in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa, as well …

Another casualty has occurred in the protests against the Finance Bill 2024, as a 21-year-old man passed away in hospital due to injuries sustained during demonstrations. Evans Kiratu, critically injured and suffering internal bleeding, was transported to Kenyatta National Hospital by a bystander. ALSO READ: Gachagua: I Stand with Ruto …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has aligned himself with a group of Kenyans expressing strong opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. The bill, designed to finance President William Ruto’s administration’s budget for 2024/2025, introduces a series of taxes. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri, Kahiga asserted that the Kenyan populace …

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessperson and former presidential candidate, has expressed his support for Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, in his call for demonstrations to urge the government to reduce the cost of living. Wanjigi believes that Odinga’s initiative is timely, considering the …