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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has blamed the widespread destruction and looting during the June 25 protests on criminals who were allegedly hired to cause chaos. Speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon after visiting parts of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), Murkomen described the protests not as a peaceful demonstration but as a well-organized and violent attempt to overthrow President William Ruto’s administration. Murkomen went as far as to call the protests a form of terrorism disguised as political dissent. He claimed that the violence was pre-planned and funded with the intention of disrupting the government and destabilizing the…

Chief Justice Martha Koome has finally spoken out following the violent attacks on several law courts across Kenya during the protests held on June 25. The demonstrations led to serious destruction, with court facilities and essential equipment completely damaged, resulting in what the Judiciary termed as major and possibly irreversible losses. Speaking on Thursday, June 26, after visiting the heavily damaged Kikuyu Law Courts, CJ Koome strongly condemned the violent acts. She described them as direct attacks on the Constitution and a serious threat to the rule of law. The Kikuyu court was among the worst affected, having been broken…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reported that 300 police officers were injured and several police stations were set on fire during violent protests that rocked the country on Wednesday, June 25. In a press briefing held on Thursday, June 26, Murkomen described the unrest as a well-coordinated attempt to destabilize President William Ruto’s government. According to Murkomen, a total of 400 people were injured during the protests, including 300 police officers and around 100 civilians. He also confirmed that more than ten individuals lost their lives in the chaos. The CS blamed hired criminals for hijacking the peaceful demonstrations…

Two major human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the government, challenging the decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to block live coverage of ongoing protests and shut down free-to-air TV signals for KTN, NTV, and Citizen TV. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, the Katiba Institute and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) announced that they had filed an urgent judicial review application at the High Court in Nairobi. The goal of the application is to challenge what they described as an unconstitutional directive from the CA. “Today, Katiba Institute and the Kenya…

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, June 25, in Molo, Nakuru County, when a student from Njenga Karume Secondary School was fatally shot during nationwide protests marking the anniversary of last year’s Gen Z-led demonstrations. The student lost his life after police officers reportedly opened fire on a crowd of young protesters in an attempt to disperse them. Alongside the fatal shooting, four other young protesters sustained injuries during the same confrontation. Two of them were critically wounded and had to be rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Following the shooting, tensions flared between the police and demonstrators. In…

Protesters Set Fire to County Offices and Law Courts in Kikuyu During June 25 Anniversary Demonstrations The June 25 anniversary protests in Kikuyu town turned violent after angry demonstrators allegedly set fire to the Kikuyu Law Courts and several sub-county government offices. Footage reviewed by Newshub.co.ke on Wednesday, June 25, showed intense flames engulfing the court buildings and offices. The fire also destroyed various equipment and vehicles, including tractors and tuk-tuks, that were parked within the compound. Eyewitnesses reported that some protestors managed to force their way into several government offices. Although these particular offices were not reached by the…

At least eight people have been officially confirmed dead following the June 25 nationwide protests, which were held to honour those who lost their lives during last year’s anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. The protests quickly spread across multiple counties, with several incidents of police violence reported throughout the day. The first known fatality this year occurred in Matuu, Machakos County. A protester was shot dead when police officers opened fire on a group of demonstrators who were reportedly trying to force their way into a police station. According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), eight other people were injured in…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has disclosed that his official security has been withdrawn by the government. He linked this sudden move to his active participation in the June 25 protests, which took place just a day before his statement on Thursday, June 26. In a strongly worded statement, Owino condemned the government’s action, calling it an attack on democracy and a clear example of intimidation against those who speak up for ordinary citizens. “On June 25, I stood in solidarity with the people of Kenya. My actions were not against the country, but in defense of its…

President William Ruto has officially signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law, only a few days after it received approval from the National Assembly. The signing took place during a short but significant ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday. The event was attended by key parliamentary leaders representing both the Majority and Minority sides. This move by the President comes at a sensitive time, as the country has recently witnessed major protests led by the Gen Z generation. These demonstrations, which took place in parts of Nairobi and brought sections of the city to a halt, were organized…

Iran Denies Involvement in Alleged Terror Plot in Kenya The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi has firmly denied reports linking Iran to alleged terror plans in Kenya, describing them as completely false and politically driven. In an official statement released on Wednesday, June 25, the Embassy dismissed the claims, suggesting they were spread by unnamed enemies trying to damage Iran’s reputation. The statement came in response to media reports that referred to an alleged warning by Kenya’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) about possible terror attacks during the anniversary of the June 25 protests. Referring to the reports, the Embassy spokesperson said,…