In a powerful display of dissent, the congregation at Holy Family Basilica church chants rejected the Finance Bill in protest. The bill, which has stirred controversy and debate across the country, faced vocal opposition from the church attendees during a service. The chants, echoing through the basilica, expressed the congregation’s dissatisfaction with the bill and…
Kenyan content creator Billy Simani, popularly known as “Crazy Nairobian,” was released from police custody on Saturday night after hours of detention, thanks to the efforts of Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo. Odhiambo helped secure Simani’s freedom, stating, “As LSK, we earlier thought he had been freed. But when we sent someone to…
Police are investigating a tragic incident where the body of Corporal Mark Ayabei, stationed at Lang’ata Police Station, was found lying in a pool of blood on the roadside in Nairobi. Two private guards at Ngei Phase II along Kitengela Lane discovered the body early Friday morning. Upon examination, it was revealed that Ayabei had…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined other leaders and Kenyans in the burial ceremony of Mzee Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuira, the landlord of Sabina Joy, at Rwathia in Kangema, Murang’a County on June 22, 2024. Mzee Gikonyo, who passed at the age of 110, was celebrated as a towering figure in entrepreneurship, having risen from a humble…
Kenya is witnessing a surge of anti-tax protests that reveal a new wave of youth activism with the potential to reshape the political landscape of East Africa. The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has ignited widespread discontent, with President William Ruto’s administration facing increasing opposition. Despite last-minute attempts by the ruling coalition to make concessions, the…
In Eldoret, Kenya, the youth have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration against the Finance Bill 2024. The demonstrations, which are part of a broader movement sweeping across the country, aim to voice the youth’s dissatisfaction with the proposed bill. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the youth in Eldoret are calling for a…
What began as an expression of frustration on TikTok has evolved into a significant movement on the streets of Kenya. Kenyan youth, armed with smartphones and a deep sense of discontent, have taken to the streets to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Unlike traditional demonstrations organized by political parties, these protests are driven by…
Kenya’s Generation Z is making history by bridging the gap between online activism and tangible offline impact. In a bold move, they have made public the phone numbers of MPs aligned with President William Ruto, signaling a new level of engagement and accountability in the country’s political landscape. This action underscores the power of social…
Kenyans have come together to support a security guard who showed immense bravery during the ‘Occupy Parliament’ protests on Tuesday. The security guard, whose identity has not been disclosed, helped protesters seek cover inside a cafe as chaos unfolded outside. Videos and photos circulated on social media showing the security guard ushering protesters into the…
The notorious international hacker group ‘Anonymous’ has issued a stark warning to the Kenyan Government, urging authorities to respect the rights of citizens to participate in demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement released online, the group condemned any attempts to suppress peaceful protests and called for the protection of freedom of expression…
