The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has castigated police for shooting dead at least nine people during anti-government protests called by the opposition on Wednesday. The several human rights groups have accused law enforcers of using excessive force against the demonstrators where nine lives were lost during the protests.…
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau Arrested
Parliamentary Service Commissioner Patrick Makau has been arrested by police following yesterday’s warning by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki Makau who is Member of Parliament for Mavoko Constituency was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday 13th July, at his home in Karen, Nairobi. His house…
Governor Mutula Jnr Condems Police Brutality
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jrn has condemned the police brutality for causing mayhem and killing innocent Kenyans and bystanders during yesterday’s countrywide picketing In his unflinching statement to the newsroom, Mutula has condemned the killing of unarmed Brian Muendo who was shot dead by police at Poster Estate in Emali…
We are arresting Raila Odinga!- Kithure Kindiki
Prof Kithure Kindiki accused Raila Odinga of birthing terror on innocent Kenyans He made strong warning to opposition after today’s demonstrations that left several people dead and others seriously injured The CS said every Azimio leader who participated in organising the violence will be arrested and charged Interior and National…
Azimio demos: Ten Killed, Properties Worth Billions Destroyed
Eight people killed in Kisumu’s kondole town in today’s countrywide demonstrations led by opposition chiefs In Mlolongo, three people killed while several others, seriously injured, left with wounds as police run battles with protesters Nairobi Expressway was vandalised prompting the management to close the highway operations Azimio One Kenya Coalition…
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi tear gassed
Police teargassed Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi as he led Azimio protests in Nairobi on Wednesday morning. The lawmaker and his supporters were dispersed by police in Kangemi, Nairobi as they started demonstrations against the high cost of living. “We will not destroy anybody’s property; we will not be violent, we…
Okiya Omtatah Rejected Sh200M Bribe to Drop Finance Petition
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has alleged that so far he has rejected bribe amounting to over Sh200 million from power brokers to withdraw the Finance Act, 2023 Omtatah, addressing the People’s Anti Corruption Summit 2023, the Senator, insisted that he turned the offer down because his condition to leaders is…
Raila Demands Permanent Stoppage of Finance Act, 2023
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition’s Leader Raila Odinga on Monday 10th July surprised Kenyans as walk to board a Matatu to Nairobi’s Central Business District Raila, who walked from his Karen home to a nearby public service vehicle stage, shocked pedestrians as well as commuters At the stage, he…
Lobby Group Sues Attorney General, CS Treasury Over Executive’s Abuse
The High Court Sitting on Monday 10th July, at Nairobi about Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah’s suit on Finance Law against Kenya Kwanza Administration, is expected to enjoin another petitioner from civil society lobby group In a document seen by safinews.co.ke on Sunday 9th July, which was filed on Friday 6th July, by…
KPLC MD: Refutes claims of talking to MP Mbai over power connection
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has come out to defend itself from comments attributed to it by Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai who was captured on Monday assaulting a staffer. In a statement on Wednesday 5th July, the company’s managing director Joseph Siror distanced himself from the utterances…