61 h. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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65 h. ago Live Blog: Protests in the Nairobi CBD, goons deployed to scuttle demos

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3 w. ago Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason”

A Kenyan citizen has taken legal action to compel the government to conduct the next General Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, claiming this is the constitutionally mandated date under the 2010 Constitution. Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, filed the petition at the Milimani High Court, warning that failing to hold the election on that date would violate multiple provisions of the Constitution — including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1). Voter Rights at Risk Mangla argues that Kenya faces a real threat of constitutional violations if authorities do not act promptly to prepare for the 2026 polls. “Time is running out because the nation has only The post Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Senator Karen Nyamu Demands Probe into Sexual Abuse of Nairobi CBD Hawkers

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has called for urgent accountability following reports of a harsh and unlawful crackdown on hawkers operating in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Nyamu urged the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations to investigate allegations of harassment, extortion, and abuse by Nairobi City County enforcement officers. “Recent events in the CBD have brought to light troubling incidents involving county enforcement officers against hawkers. These include physical assault, extortion and sexual abuse, particularly targeting female hawkers,” Nyamu revealed. She condemned these actions, emphasizing that they violate not only ethical standards but also fundamental constitutional rights. “Such The post Senator Karen Nyamu Demands Probe into Sexual Abuse of Nairobi CBD Hawkers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Spit or Litter in Nairobi CBD? Prepare to Be Arrested, County Warns

Nairobi County has issued a stern warning to city residents: anyone found littering or spitting in public within the Central Business District (CBD) will face immediate arrest and prosecution, as the county enforces its by-laws to restore cleanliness and order in the capital. This crackdown coincides with the county’s rollout of new dustbins across the city centre, a move aimed at improving waste management and sanitation. County officials expect the installation to be completed within a week, covering the entire CBD. The initiative follows what the county described as the “unfortunate theft” of earlier bins, which disrupted the city’s sanitation efforts and created gaps in public waste disposal. To prevent The post Spit or Litter in Nairobi CBD? Prepare to Be Arrested, County Warns appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Governors Reject National Government’s Overreach in UHC Staff Transfer

The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for mismanaging the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff from the national government to county governments. The governors warn that the current handling of this transfer risks fueling tensions between national and county administrations. At a press briefing on Monday, the CoG expressed deep concerns about the lack of coordination and financial planning surrounding the move. They argue that counties are being burdened with responsibilities without the necessary resources to support them, creating an unsustainable situation. CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi sharply condemned the hurried transfer of UHC staff, who were hired during the COVID-19 The post Governors Reject National Government’s Overreach in UHC Staff Transfer appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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