Protesters in Kenya have been shouting a powerful message on the streets this week “Ruto wantam,” meaning Ruto one-term. This phrase is quickly becoming a threat to President William Ruto, who came into power nearly three years ago promising to support the poor and end police violence. Today, those same streets are filled with angry
Chaos broke out during a candlelight vigil held in Nairobi on July 9, 2025, to remember Boniface Kariuki, a young hawker who was recently shot and killed by police during protests. The event had started peacefully with mourners gathering at the exact place where Kariuki lost his life. People lit candles, sang the national anthem,
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised serious concerns in the Senate over a rice importation deal that he believes could hurt local farmers. Speaking on July 9, Omtatah demanded answers from the Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industrialisation regarding a large quota granted to a well-known mall located in Eastleigh, Nairobi County. According to
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has called on Generation Z in Kenya to be more responsible in how they express their frustrations with national leadership, especially President William Ruto. Speaking at a public event, Elachi reminded the youth that while their concerns are real and important, blaming the president for every issue in the country
Martha Karua has raised serious concerns following a break-in at Family Bank in Ruiru, which happened on Tuesday night. She claimed that those involved in the break-in were not ordinary criminals, but state-sponsored militias. Her statement has added to the tension already felt across the country, especially as cases of insecurity and suspicious activities are
Police bosses are under serious pressure after shocking details revealed that a masked and heavily armed group behind deadly violence during the Saba Saba Day protests was linked to top security units in Kenya. A Citizen TV investigation showed that the squad responsible for killing and injuring civilians was made up of elite officers from
By Billy Gichohi Tourism thrives on an invisible foundation – peace. When this foundation cracks and whispers of instability or eruptions of anarchy fill the air, the prospect of tourism drains away with startling speed. Kenya’s youth are the real inheritors of this vital industry. Any hint of corrosive impact of perceived or real anarchy
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat’s recent armored visit to West Pokot has reignited anger among Kenyans who still remember his connection to the controversial death of Albert Ojwang, a respected teacher and blogger. While the government may try to paint Lagat’s trip as a bold security move, many see it as a distraction
By Sundeep Sharma The world now knows Kenya’s youth as pulsing with a restless energy and exuberance ready to be harnessed for the material that makes for the unforeseen yet a boon for society as a whole. With about 75% of the population under 35 and young people constituting a remarkable over 70% of the
A somber mood has taken over Kiriguini village in Ndumberi, Kiambu County, after the tragic death of a young girl named Brigit Wainaina. Brigit was allegedly shot by police while inside her home during the Saba Saba protests that happened on Monday. Her death has left the community in shock and pain, with many people