16 h. ago Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya

NYERI, Kenya, Aug 19 — A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots. Opposition MPs have condemned the proposed compensation, calling it hypocritical. They argue that the government must first acknowledge and apologize for the actions of […] The post Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is sufficient. Muturi, who also served as a National Assembly Speaker, argued that what is needed is the full implementation of the law rather than […] The post Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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53 h. ago Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalised, many with bullet wounds

Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalised, many with bullet wounds  MSN

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68 h. ago After Deadly Protests, Kenya's Ruto Seeks Football Distraction

After Deadly Protests, Kenya's Ruto Seeks Football Distraction  Barron's

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4 d. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago (WATCH) CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto anticipatory bail protest

Post Content The post (WATCH) CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto anticipatory bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army

Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army  english.factcrescendo.com

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7 d. ago Kenya Faces Human Rights Scrutiny Over Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Kenya Faces Human Rights Scrutiny Over Violent Crackdown on Protesters  DNE Africa

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8 d. ago ODM Leaders Assure Kenyans: We Will Hold Government Accountable

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has stood by his decision to work with President William Ruto under the broad-based government initiative, saying he has no regrets. Speaking at the funeral of former Rarieda MP Bob Jalang’o Nyanduga at Obaga Primary School grounds, Odinga pointed out that ODM chose to partner with the Kenya Kwanza government for the sake of the nation. He explained that, at the time, Kenya was on the brink of imploding, citing the massive protests against the government that were on the verge of plunging the nation into chaos. “It was necessary to take emergency The post ODM Leaders Assure Kenyans: We Will Hold Government Accountable appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – President William Ruto says the formation of an initiative to compensate victims of protests is part of a broader plan to heal the nation and unite citizens. Speaking during the funeral of former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament and gender equality icon Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay on Friday, President Ruto […] The post President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Video of protests in Kenya falsely linked to an attack on the Indian Army

Video of protests in Kenya falsely linked to an attack on the Indian Army  DFRAC ORG

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1 week ago ‘This is lawfare’: Kenya ‘weaponising the law’ to silence critics and protesters

‘This is lawfare’: Kenya ‘weaponising the law’ to silence critics and protesters  The Guardian

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1 week ago A video of a protest against police in Kenya is falsely shared as from Jammu and Kashmir

A video of a protest against police in Kenya is falsely shared as from Jammu and Kashmir  FACTLY

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2 w. ago In Kenya, Violence Against Protesters Should Serve to Revive Scuttled Police Reforms

In Kenya, Violence Against Protesters Should Serve to Revive Scuttled Police Reforms  International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

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3 w. ago Protests erupt at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya following aid cuts

Protests erupt at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya following aid cuts  RFI

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3 w. ago Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy

Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago As Kenya’s protests intensified, two friends bled on opposite sides

As Kenya’s protests intensified, two friends bled on opposite sides  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Kenya protests: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'

Kenya protests: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'  BBC

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4 w. ago As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent  CNN

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