4 h. ago Protester killed in Mwiki stirring anger amid demo over murdered teen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 21 – Fresh outrage has erupted in Mwiki, within Nairobi’s Kasarani sub-county, after a 19-year-old man was allegedly shot and killed by a police officer during a protest over the murder of 18-year-old Abigael Wina Wanjiku. The young man, identified as Joshua Steven, was reportedly shot while taking part in demonstrations demanding […] The post Protester killed in Mwiki stirring anger amid demo over murdered teen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago Mwiki residents sustain protest amid outrage over murder of gang

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 21 – Residents of Mwiki in Kasarani have taken to the streets for a second consecutive day, demanding justice for 18-year-old Abigael Wina Wanjiku, whose mutilated body was discovered in her home on Thursday. The young woman is believed to have been gang-raped and violently murdered in what human rights defenders are […] The post Mwiki residents sustain protest amid outrage over murder of gang-raped teen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Kenya youth stage #MaskFriday in solidarity against police brutality victim Boniface Kariuki

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Kenyan youth are donning face masks as a form of silent protest against police brutality, following the point-blank shooting of a mask vendor by an anti-riot police officer. Popular comedian Eric Omondi says the gesture is a show of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is currently recuperating at Kenyatta National […]

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27 h. ago Kenyan Youth Don Face Masks in Silent Protest Against Police Brutality

Popular comedian Eric Omondi, a prominent voice in recent protests, said the gesture is a sign of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is recovering at Kenyatta National Hospital after undergoing surgery on Tuesday night.

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33 h. ago CityBlue Hotels opens its first beach property in Kenya – Kilua Residences by CityBlue

CityBlue Hotels opens its first beach property in Kenya – Kilua Residences by CityBlue  Travel Daily News International

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34 h. ago Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers

Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s growing political unrest, urging the government to address the root causes of the protests before the country plunges into chaos. In a televised interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Sossion emphasized that the ongoing demonstrations are not spontaneous reactions from frustrated citizens, but rather carefully orchestrated political events. He pointed out that the lack of a known figurehead behind the protests has only made it more difficult for law enforcement to contain the situation. “President Ruto does not convene demonstrations, and the leader of The post Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Korogocho MCA Rejects Claims He Bankrolled Nairobi CBD Violence

Korogocho MCA Absalom Odhiambo is pushing back against online accusations that he paid goons to wreck Tuesday’s anti-DIG Eliud Lagat protest in the city centre. In a video posted on X Thursday night, the first-term ward rep insisted he “had no involvement in the protest,” and welcomed a full Directorate of Criminal Investigations probe. The demonstration started calmly but turned ugly when unidentified men armed with clubs and stones attacked marchers outside the National Archives, sending hawkers and commuters scrambling for cover. Odhiambo says whoever hired the attackers must face the law. “And if a protest has to happen, it The post Korogocho MCA Rejects Claims He Bankrolled Nairobi CBD Violence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting

A lawyer representing the two police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during protests in Nairobi has officially withdrawn from the case. Felix Keaton, who had been defending Constables Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, announced on Wednesday that he had stepped down from the high-profile case due to escalating safety concerns for both himself and his family. Keaton revealed that he had received over 1,000 threatening phone calls and text messages from online activists demanding he abandon the case. “I have received over 1,000 messages and calls from Gen Z because of representing a police suspect. As such, The post Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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47 h. ago One year after historic protests, Kenya’s youth return to the streets in fresh outrage

One year after historic protests, Kenya’s youth return to the streets in fresh outrage  Peoples Dispatch

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62 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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64 h. ago Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability

Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability  Yahoo

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66 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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68 h. ago Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G  Firstpost

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68 h. ago DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jun 18- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, requiring him to appear before its investigations team to record a statement in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. A secondary school teacher and blogger, Ojwang was arrested […] The post DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been granted 15 days to detain Central Police Station cheif Samson Talaam to enable them complete investigations into the murder of Albert Ojwang. Trial Magistrate Ben Mark Ikubi said the prosecution had given compelling reasons to allow the detention sought. He said a clear […] The post IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests

Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  ReutersNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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3 d. ago Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The hearing of a murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid is set to resume today at the Kibera Law Courts. Rashid is facing charges of murdering two teenagers — Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Dhair Kheri — in a controversial incident that occurred in March 2017 at […] The post Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 d. ago CityBlue Hotels announces Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue in Kenya

CityBlue Hotels announces Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue in Kenya  Travel Daily News International

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