The Law Society of Kenya President, Faith Odhiambo, has come out strongly against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following his recent remarks on police conduct during the June 25 protests. These protests, which took place across the country, were sparked by public anger over the controversial Finance Bill 2025. The protests saw thousands of Kenyans
Kipchumba Murkomen, now serving as Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary, has come under fire for issuing “shoot to kill” orders against anyone approaching or threatening police stations. His decision, made after the violent June 25 protests, has drawn strong criticism from the public, politicians, and legal experts who see it as a reckless move that could
A new documentary video on YouTube has sparked serious concern over the murder of Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan man who died under unclear circumstances while in police custody. The video, titled “Albert Ojwang’s Murder: James Mokhwana is Lying! Evidence Still…” was uploaded just a few days ago and already has people questioning the actions
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was among the few leaders who stood with Kenyans during the June 25th anniversary of the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Unlike many other politicians who stayed silent or chose to distance themselves from the youth-led demonstrations, Babu Owino showed up in person and walked side by side with the protesters
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, something very emotional happened in Ongata Rongai during the nationwide protests marking one year since the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. A young man, believed to be part of the Gen Z movement, lay inside a coffin placed in the middle of the road during a peaceful procession. He remained still
The Communications Authority’s latest move to stop all live coverage of the June 25 anniversary protests is a dangerous attack on press freedom and public access to information. The memo sent to media houses ordered them to immediately cease broadcasting any part of the demonstrations, warning that failure to comply would attract regulatory sanctions. Although
Kenyans are planning to hold nationwide protests on Wednesday, June 25, to honour those who died during last year’s anti-government demonstrations. The protests will not only serve as a memorial but also as a demand for justice for victims and accountability for the security officers involved in the violence. Many believe that the state has
Six police officers accused of murdering Albert Omondi Ojwang have denied the charges before the Kibera High Court. The case has attracted national attention as details continue to emerge about what happened on the night of June 7 to 8, 2025, at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. The suspects are Samson Talaam, the Officer
Just hours before the planned June 25 protests, a group of powerful foreign diplomats raised concern about how the Kenyan government has been handling demonstrations. In a joint statement on Tuesday, 12 ambassadors from countries including the United States, Britain, Germany, and several others asked the Kenyan authorities to protect the rights of citizens. They
Top police bosses have been summoned to appear before the administration and national security committee in Parliament ahead of the planned protests scheduled for tomorrow. This move comes as tension continues to rise across the country, with many Kenyans saying they are ready to take to the streets despite warnings from the government. The committee,