Finance Bill 2024

President Ruto Fires Ministers
11 Jul

President Ruto Fires Ministers

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President William Ruto has fired the entire Cabinet and the Attorney General apart from the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whose position is unconstitutional. The Presidency has already removed all the Cabinet Secretaries from its official website: https://www.president.go.ke/cabinet/. Ruto said he is paving the way for the formation of a “broad-based Government”. The President said he had acted after an extensive appraisal of the Cabinet performance. He noted that he will consult different sectors and political formations to identify those who will assist him in accelerating Kenya’s transformation. President Ruto said he was keen…
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Death Toll Rises to 39 in Kenya’s Anti-Finance Bill Protests, KNCHR Reports
02 Jul

Death Toll Rises to 39 in Kenya’s Anti-Finance Bill Protests, KNCHR Reports

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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported that at least 39 people have died and 361 have been injured since the onset of anti-finance bill protests across the country. According to the latest data, Nairobi recorded the highest number of deaths at 17, followed by Uasin Gishu with four, and Nakuru and Mombasa each reporting three. Kisumu had two fatalities, while Kisii, Siaya, Kiambu, Kakamega, Nandi, Narok, and Laikipia each reported one death. Additionally, KNCHR has documented 32 cases of enforced disappearances and 627 arrests of protestors. “Many others remain in hiding, fearing for their safety amidst…
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Uhuru Kenyatta’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill
26 Jun

Uhuru Kenyatta’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill

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My fellow Kenyans, I come to you with a heavy heart. Saddened by the loss of lives occasioned by the current situation prevailing in our country. It is the right of every Kenyan to protest as determined by the constitution we all promulgated in 2010. It is also the duty of leaders to listen to those they lead. At this trying time for our Country, I want to remind all leaders that they were elected by the people. Listening to the people is not a choice but a mandate enshrined in the principles of our constitution and in the very…
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No Internet Black-Out During Gen-Z Protests
24 Jun

No Internet Black-Out During Gen-Z Protests

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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has confirmed that there will be no internet shutdown on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, coinciding with the protests against the Finance Bill 2024. "For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity," stated CA CEO David Mugonyi. "Such actions would be a betrayal of the Constitution as a whole, the freedom of expression in particular, and our own ethos." Earlier today, there were rumours online about an impending internet blackout. Additionally, an alleged screenshot surfaced showing legislators calling for a…
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