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Raila Odinga Condemns Criminal Elements in Protests

Raila Odinga Condemns Criminal Elements in Protests

Former Prime Minister and ODM Leader Raila Odinga has condemned the escalation of violence and criminal activities during the recent protests that started as peaceful demonstrations by young Kenyans. In a press release issued today, Odinga highlighted the degeneration of initially peaceful protests into chaos, looting, and destruction of property. "What started as an expression of disaffection with the government by young Kenyans through peaceful protests and presentation of petitions to authorities degenerated into chaos and mayhem yesterday," Odinga stated. He emphasized that the original protestors, primarily from Gen Z, were not responsible for the violent turn of events. Odinga's…
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Kindiki Vows to End Violence and Restore Order Amid Ongoing Protests

Kindiki Vows to End Violence and Restore Order Amid Ongoing Protests

The Kenyan government has issued a strong statement addressing the recent wave of unrest that has gripped the nation. In a press release, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kithure Kindiki outlined the government's stance on the ongoing "Occupy Everywhere" demonstrations, which have escalated into violent riots. On June 25, 2024, unprecedented civil unrest erupted in Nairobi and several other towns, leading to loss of lives and destruction of property worth billions of shillings. The chaos culminated in an attempt to burn down the Parliament Buildings. Initially, the protests were a democratic expression of public disapproval of the Finance…
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Kenyan Addresses Diplomatic Corps on #OccupyEverywhere Demos

Kenyan Addresses Diplomatic Corps on #OccupyEverywhere Demos

The Kenyan government, through a correspondence from Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, has addressed several key issues related to the recent #OccupyEverywhere demonstrations nationwide. The aim was to provide clarity and assure the international community that the government is managing the situation in accordance with universal law. The document highlighted the government's response to the protests that erupted across major cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru. These demonstrations were driven by public discontent over economic policies, particularly the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which many Kenyans believe would worsen their economic hardships. The widespread outcry led President William…
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