Author: Lorren Aliwa
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released photographs of 38 individuals believed to have engaged in unlawful activities during recent anti-government protests. The protests, which have entered their third week, initially started as peaceful demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 but have since turned violent due to the infiltration of criminal elements. In a statement posted on X, the DCI urged the suspects to surrender to the nearest police station. “The individuals whose images/photos appear below are wanted by the police for their unlawful activities during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. We therefore advise them to report to the nearest…
As Nairobi grapples with ongoing protests demanding President William Ruto’s resignation, local businesses in certain areas have taken proactive measures to defend themselves against looting and vandalism that have plagued previous demonstrations. In districts like Luthuli Avenue, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangamano Street, and Hakati Road, shopkeepers have formed alliances to safeguard their livelihoods amidst the chaos. Frustrated by recent incidents of looting during protests against the Finance Bill 2024, business owners armed themselves with makeshift weapons and banded together to ward off potential intruders. “We are not against demonstrations, but we are against looting which has been happening in the…
Tuesday saw an escalation of tension in Mlolongo town and surrounding areas as anti-government demonstrations descended into chaos, with streets overrun by protesters clashing with police. The demonstrations, part of a larger wave of national unrest, brought life to a standstill and left a trail of destruction in their wake. The trouble began around midday when hundreds of demonstrators flooded the usually bustling Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, effectively crippling transport and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes. Protesters erected barricades using stones and set tires ablaze, creating a hazardous and volatile environment. Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation between demonstrators and police turned…
Tuesday morning protests in Kisumu were one of a kind in the region, marked by a rare sense of calm and solidarity, with no violent confrontations between police and demonstrators. In a poignant act of remembrance, the protesters lit candles at a police roadblock, located a few meters from the Stage Lodge, to honor the youths who have lost their lives in recent protests across the country. Gathered in significant numbers, the protesters knelt behind the roadblock, chanting anti-government slogans under the watchful eyes of the police, who remained unmoved and maintained a non-confrontational stance. Throughout the protest, the demonstrators…
Police have arrested and disarmed a private firearm holder in Mombasa following a chaotic altercation in which he allegedly shot and injured protesters. The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm in the Ganjoni area, where the business owner of Qaffee Point Hotel clashed with a group of demonstrators. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest of the shooter, believed to be the hotel’s proprietor. “Following today’s unfortunate shooting at Ganjoni area by a civilian firearm holder, the alleged owner of Qaffee Point Hotel has been arrested, disarmed, and is currently in…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken decisive action against six of its Members of Parliament (MPs) who defied the party’s position on the Finance Bill 2024, announcing plans to initiate their recall from office. In a press statement issued today, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna condemned the MPs for their disregard of the party’s stance, which resulted in support for the contentious finance bill. “The ODM party shall initiate and lead recall processes in the following constituencies in light of the current office holders’ repeated violation of their sacred oath and the wishes of the electorate,” Sifuna stated. The affected…
Tensions reached a boiling point in Mombasa today as protests against the controversial finance bill turned deadly when a business owner opened fire on demonstrators along Nyerere Road. At least two people were reported injured in the shooting, which has sent shockwaves through the coastal city. Eyewitnesses and police officials confirmed to The Star that the assailant, seemingly incensed by the disruption caused by the protests, discharged his firearm at close range amidst the crowd. The victims, wounded in the incident, were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. Authorities moved swiftly to apprehend the shooter, though the…
Tensions escalated in Nairobi today as protesters brought a stark symbol of their discontent to the heart of the city. Over 10 caskets, draped with Kenyan flags, were carried into the Central Business District (CBD) by demonstrators participating in ongoing protests against recent government policies. The dramatic scene unfolded as protesters strategically lined up the brown caskets in prominent areas of the CBD, drawing attention from both bystanders and authorities. As police attempted to intervene, some officers were seen loading the caskets onto a truck, presumably to clear the streets. However, the symbolic gesture continued as protesters defiantly reclaimed the…
Mombasa experienced tensions and violence as protests against the controversial finance bill turned deadly and destructive. At least two people were reported to have been shot and injured by a private citizen during the protests. The incident occurred along Nyerere Road, where several witnesses and police officials confirmed to a certain media that a man, apparently angered by the disruption caused by the demonstrators, opened fire at close range. The victims were immediately taken to the hospital, and the assailant was apprehended by the authorities. The exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear. As the protests intensified, a section of…
A youth participating in protests in Nairobi’s central business district was rushed to the hospital after a teargas canister exploded in his hand. The incident occurred when the unidentified protester attempted to hurl the canister back at anti-riot police, who had fired it to disperse the crowd. The young man was quickly attended to by fellow demonstrators, who wrapped his injured hand with a red cloth before he was taken to the hospital on a motorcycle. The central business district of Nairobi has been the scene of intense confrontations between police and protesters since early morning. Today marks the fifth…