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“We’ll not be silenced!” Kenyan diaspora speaks out against police brutality, media gag
Kenyans living abroad have strongly condemned the government’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters and illegal orders to shut down live…
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New tax rules, spending plan take effect after Ruto assents to three key Bills
President William Ruto on Thursday signed into law the Finance Bill 2025, the Appropriation Bill 2025 and the Supplementary Appropriation…
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26 county gov’t vehicles torched in June 25 anniversary demos
Some 26 Nyandarua County government vehicles were torched during Wednesday’s demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of last year’s anti-Finance…
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Ruto and Raila Speak on Wednesday Protests
President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to maintain law and order even as they take to the streets to…
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South Africa’s EFF condemns censorship of Kenyan media
South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has condemned the Kenyan government’s handling of ongoing youth-led protests, denouncing what it…
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CA orders all TV, radio stations to stop live coverage of protests
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered all television and radio stations to cease live coverage of the ongoing…
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8 Shot Dead, Over 400 Injured During Wednesday’s Protests – KNCHR
At least eight people were shot dead and more than 400 others injured during the nationwide demonstrations held on Wednesday,…
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US Embassy Issues 6 Advisories to Its Citizens Ahead of June 25
The US Embassy has advised American citizens living in Kenya to exercise caution ahead of the peaceful demonstration scheduled for…
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African states challenged to use research, partnerships to fill aid funding cuts
African governments have been challenged to leverage research, partnerships, and work on cost-effective programmes to do more with less in…
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Iran parliament reportedly backs closing Strait of Hormuz, which could spike oil prices
Iran’s parliament has endorsed closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point off its coast, but analysts are skeptical about the threat…
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How the Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Affect Kenya and East Africa
The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, poses a severe threat…
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Equity Bank partners with Italian investors to revive leather industry
Equity Bank has stepped into a pivotal role as a financial catalyst for a partnership between Kenya and Italy aimed…
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