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The Kikuyu Council of Elders (KEC) has publicly rebuked President William Ruto's administration, calling for de-escalation and dialogue in response to escalating youth-led protests.  Their statement follows renewed public unrest sparked by allegations of police brutality and perceived…
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With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, Kenya's Coast region has become a critical area of political contestation, attracting intense interest from various political factions vying for voter support.  Despite its smaller size compared to traditional power bases such as Mt Kenya and Rift…
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Mpeketoni, a town in Lamu County once scarred by the 2014 Al-Shabaab attacks, recently hosted the Coast Secondary School Regional Term Two Games, marking a pivotal moment in its recovery.  The event, held from 3 to 6 July, is being hailed as a powerful symbol of resilience and a significant…
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Four months after the fatal shooting of Amos Langat by a police officer allegedly attached to a senior State House official, his family in Kericho County are demanding accountability and transparency, citing a lack of progress in the investigation.  The incident, which occurred in the Amboseli…
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Businessman and opposition figure Jimi Wanjigi has claimed that the government orchestrated a surveillance operation outside his residence on Saba Saba Day, a date of historical significance for pro-democracy activism. Wanjigi has released CCTV footage purportedly showing two unmarked civilian…
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Kenya experienced widespread demonstrations on Monday, the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, as citizens across the country took to the streets to voice discontent with the current administration.  The protests, paralysing major urban centres and disrupting daily life, highlighted the…
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A planned campaign tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties by Kenya's opposition alliance has been postponed, possibly due to logistical constraints and security concerns.  The tour, spearheaded by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party chief Kalonzo Musyoka…
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Kenya is on edge as the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba protests approaches, coinciding with heightened political tensions fuelled by opposition leader Raila Odinga's planned return to Kamukunji Grounds on Monday.  The anniversary marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's history, recalling the 1990…
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Anticipated protests on 7 July, coinciding with Saba Saba Day, are set to test President William Ruto's government as the youth-led Gen Z movement intensifies its demands for systemic reform and accountability. These demonstrations, marking a year since the initial anti-Finance Bill protests,…
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President William Ruto's initiative to build a church on the grounds of the State House in Kenya has ignited a national debate, echoing similar controversies surrounding religious monuments commissioned by African leaders.  The project, which Ruto claims is privately funded, has prompted…