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18 Jul

Mukunji Condemns Looting During Anti-Government Protests

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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has condemned acts of looting and vandalism of property that have characterized the anti-government protest in Embu. The protest has a left a wave of destruction since commencement three weeks ago with the MP saying they have only served to do more harm than good. The protests have left business owners counting losses running into millions of shillings whereas several public infrastructures have been destroyed including Governor’s, KRA and UDA offices. Speaking to residents of Embu Town that has been the epicenter of the protests on Wednesday, Mukunji called for the protests to cease immediately to…

17 Jul

Kiambu journalists protest, demand justice for colleague shot by police

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Journalists in Kiambu County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the shooting of their colleague, Nakuru-based Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki of Mediamax, by a policeman while covering demonstrations in the town. The journalists reprimanded the callous act by a rogue trigger-happy security officer terming it as spine-chilling, barbaric and unacceptable noting that the journalist was only discharging her noble duty - covering a public event. The infuriated journalists marched through the streets of Kiambu town while carrying placards and chanting slogans denouncing the violence meted on journalists. They later dropped their petition at Kiambu police station demanding that…

15 Jul

Call off Tuesday protests, Muslim Clerics Urge Youth

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The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) are appealing to the youth to call off Tuesday’s protests to give room for dialogue to resolve their grievances. CIPK Organizing Secretary Sheikh Muhammad Khalifa noted that in the past three weeks, the country witnessed unprecedented events as a result of youth-led protests in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, calling for the dissolution of the cabinet, the sacking of Inspector General (IG) of Police and Attorney General. “President William Ruto heeded their calls and made a bold decision to dissolve the cabinet and Attorney General and accepting the resignation of…

15 Jul

Cracking the Case: DCI Detectives Nab Main Suspect in Mukuru Killings

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The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be central to the Kware deaths. The suspect was apprehended in Kayole, near the dumpsite where 10 bodies were discovered. He is accused of attempting to lure another victim into his residence. During the operation, police recovered several mobile phones, including those of victims, as well as identity cards, sim cards, a panga (machete), gloves, and sacks. The suspect has reportedly confessed to the crimes. Investigations are ongoing, with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja stating they will conclude within 21 days. Amin…