Author: Lorren Aliwa
On Tuesday, dozens of people protesting against corruption in Kampala found themselves behind bars after defying an official ban on demonstrations. Among the 60 individuals arrested were Faiza Salima, a well-known TV and radio presenter, and three young protest leaders. The arrested protesters were charged with being a “common nuisance” and have been remanded in custody, according to their lawyers. The swift and heavy-handed response by authorities comes amid President Yoweri Museveni’s stern warning that demonstrators were “playing with fire.” Museveni, who has led Uganda with an iron fist for nearly four decades, has maintained a firm stance against public…
The National Police Service (NPS) is facing intense criticism over its handling of anti-government protests in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 23. The protests, which saw demonstrators clashing with police across various parts of the city, ended with contentious scenes that have sparked outrage among Kenyans. One of the most controversial moments was captured in a video circulating on social media, showing a police water cannon being driven through the Pipeline area in Embakasi South Constituency. The footage reveals the water cannon spraying chemically treated water into residential apartments, where protesters were taking refuge. Another video further inflamed tensions by depicting…
There was high drama in Trans Nzoia County on Wednesday when Sirende Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Alfred Weswa found himself at the mercy of agitated residents who forced him to walk on a muddy road. In a video curculating the internet, the visibly annoyed constituents made the MCA abandon his vehicle and trudge through the mud as a form of protest against his failure to fix the dilapidated road. The residents chanted angrily, though their words were inaudible, and some even splashed muddy water onto Weswa’s car. This incident is part of a larger wave of nationwide protests…
President William Ruto has reassigned Soipan Tuya to the Ministry of Defence, replacing Aden Duale, who will now head the Ministry of Environment. The changes were announced as part of Ruto’s reconstituted Cabinet, with Tuya expressing her readiness to serve if confirmed. On July 19, Ruto initially nominated Duale for the Defence docket, but the latest shuffle sees Tuya taking over Defence and Duale moving to Environment. In a statement on X, Tuya said; “Eternally grateful to God for His favor! I thank HE President William Ruto for nominating me to serve as Cabinet Secretary of Defence. Upon confirmation, I…
President William Ruto has officially submitted the names of 11 Cabinet nominees to Parliament for consideration and approval. The list was conveyed to the House by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula as Parliament resumed sittings after a month-long break. Ruto’s submission follows his July 19 announcement of a new Cabinet, a week after dismissing 21 previous members, excluding Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Among the nominees, six are from the former Cabinet icluding; New nominees include;
President William Ruto has omitted the name of Rebecca Miano from the list of Cabinet nominees he submitted to Parliament for vetting on Tuesday. Miano, the former Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary, was initially nominated by Ruto on July 19 for the position of Attorney General as part of his new-look Cabinet. However, in the list conveyed to Parliament, her name was conspicuously absent. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula communicated the President’s message to the House, stating; “Honourable Members, Standing Order 42(1) relating to ‘Messages from the President’ provides that: ‘The Speaker shall read to the House any message from the President…
Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei was compelled to engage with a large crowd of protesters who thronged the city on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Accompanied by other police officers, Bungei interacted with demonstrators along Moi Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), where picketing activities had gathered momentum. During the patrol, Bungei accepted greetings from several members of the public and protesters, who were armed with their phones, water bottles, and Kenyan flags. As he tried to address the crowd, the protesters began chanting “We are peaceful,” aiming to convey to Bungei that they were not violent as some…
In a surprising move, President William Ruto has amended his list of new Cabinet nominees, initially unveiled last Friday. The changes were communicated to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon by Speaker Moses Wetangula. In the reshuffle, Aden Duale has been re-assigned from the Defence Ministry to the Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry docket. Soipan Tuya, who had been nominated to the Environment Ministry, has now been moved to the powerful Defence Ministry. Reacting to his reassignment, Duale expressed his gratitude to President Ruto on his X account, stating, “I am grateful to President @WilliamsRuto for reassigning me from the Defence Ministry…
Two people have been killed and others seriously injured in a tragic accident along the Southern Bypass near Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi County. The fatal collision occurred at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, when two trailers collided head-on. National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed the incident, stating that the driver of an Isuzu FRR, registration number KCX 282N, lost control while driving from the Kikuyu direction and collided with an oncoming trailer. The two drivers died on the spot, with one of the trailers catching fire and the driver being burned beyond recognition. Three other passengers from…
Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has raised concerns over the weekly youth protests, describing them as ‘havens’ for goons. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Kanja stated that these individuals are primarily motivated to steal and destroy properties belonging to innocent and hardworking Kenyans. Kanja criticized the organizers for failing to adhere to the stipulations of the Public Order Act. He emphasized that the chaos witnessed during these protests could have been avoided if the organizers had followed the legal provisions. “This state of disorder would have been completely avoidable had protesters taken into consideration the simple legal…