Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has finally shared his side of the story a month after his dramatic arrest in July, revealing allegations that point to a much darker plan than just a police operation. Speaking on Friday, the MP claimed that there had been a plot to assassinate him, but the plan failed
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s remarks on the June 25 and July 7 protests reveal more about the government’s priorities than they do about justice for the victims. Confirming that 42 people were killed and over 1,500 arrested, Murkomen chose to focus on defending state actions rather than confronting the disturbing reality that under his
By Eugenia Kindaruma From the June 25th, 2025 cataclysm to the more recent Saba Saba near-apocalypse there seems to be no end to the curse of a Kenya wilfully thrust into perpetual wallowing of economic haemorrhage in the name of “peaceful demos.” What we end up dealing with during these demos is a bagful of
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
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
A man lost his life on Monday, July 7, 2025, while trying to protect his business along Jogoo Road during the Saba Saba Day protests. He was reportedly attempting to stop looters from breaking into his shop when the police opened fire. Eyewitnesses say the man was not taking part in the protests. He was
Kenyans living in the Nairobi Metropolitan area might not be able to access the Nairobi Central Business District or nearby areas as the country prepares for the Saba Saba protests. From early Monday morning, many roads seemed blocked or heavily guarded, making it hard for residents, workers, and businesspeople to reach their destinations. Reports show
By Wadaba Wadada As the dawn breaks on this hallowed day, the 7th of July 2025, Kenya holds her breath. Saba-Saba arrives as a date on the calendar, but also as a living testament to the courage that forged our democracy. This day is etched in the soul of Kenya as a monument to ordinary