Author: Lorren Aliwa

Homa Bay Town Constituency Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has announced that his children must join the ongoing anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations, threatening a DNA test for any who fail to participate. Kaluma’s declaration comes as part of the “Seven Days of Rage” protests, which are set to see youth across the country occupy the streets once again on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in opposition to the controversial Finance Bill. Kaluma, a second-term MP under the Orange Democratic Movement, made his intentions clear in a post on his X account, where he stated, “Any child of mine who will not…

Vocal Ugandan musician and political activist Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has publicly expressed his support for the ongoing protests in Kenya against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. In a statement released on his official social media page on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Bobi Wine praised Kenyan youths for their active participation in the demonstrations, highlighting their commitment to exercising their democratic rights. Power to you, the young people of Kenya. You are speaking up, and your voices are being heard far beyond the Kenyan borders. Your message has resonated beyond Kenya’s boundaries. We hope your leaders…

Shad Khalif was abducted on Sunday evening as the ongoing protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 took a disturbing turn. Khalif was forcibly taken from a shopping center in South B, Nairobi with a black double-cab pickup and a white Toyota Prado, which had been trailing him. The prominent critic of the proposed taxes and a popular social media figure known for his outspoken opposition to the bill was seized by men believed to be plainclothes detectives. His abduction has raised alarms among his family and friends, who reported that he was taken by unknown individuals who had been…

Former Presidential aspirant and Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah on Sunday spearheaded a significant protest against the controversial Financial Bill 2024, rallying the Kenyan diaspora in Dallas, United States. The bill, which has ignited widespread outrage, has been criticized for its potential to adversely affect the economic well-being of ordinary Kenyans. Wajackoyah, known for his vocal stance on a range of national issues, lent his support to efforts aimed at defeating the bill, which critics argue could impose undue financial burdens on the populace. “We want to chase away fraudsters together with our young Generation Z. There is an urgency…

Dr. Austin Omondi released following his alleged abduction on Sunday, June 23, 2024. The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) confirmed his release and condemned the government’s actions in a strongly worded statement on social media. In a tweet posted late today, KMPDU expressed their relief and outrage: “Our colleague @ @Dr_AustinOmondi has been released. We condemn in the strongest terms possible the impunity of this government. The threats, intimidations, and the act of fear mongering cannot work.” Dr. Omondi’s release comes after intense pressure from various professional organizations and a stern ultimatum issued by KMPDU demanding his immediate…

Attorney General Justin Muturi’s son, Leslie Muturi released Sunday evening after reportedly being detained for hours following an alleged arrest. The 40-year-old businessman was taken to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) offices in Upper Hill, where he was held and questioned. According to a family spokesman, Leslie was released around 6:30 pm after his family was notified of his detention and subsequent release. The incident was first made public by Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje on Saturday night, June 22. Mwenje, who is a close friend of Leslie, revealed that they had been driving separately alongside other friends in Nairobi’s…

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a stern ultimatum demanding Dr. Omondi’s immediate and unconditional release. Dr. Austin Omondi was allegedly abducted on Sunday, June 23, 2024. KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella stated, “We demand the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Austin Omondi. Should he not be safely returned by midnight, we will initiate the closure of all public and private medical services to locate our colleague. We urge the individuals driving police car KCU 819H to return Dr. Omondi immediately to continue his life-saving humanitarian work. Medical personnel remain impartial, dedicated to saving lives…

Salim Swaleh, the Director of Press Service in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (OPCS-MFDA), was arrested on Saturday, June 23, 2024. Swaleh’s arrest follows the discovery of suspected swindlers operating from his office, equipped with fake door switch nametags. The secretary for strategic communication at OPCS-MFDA, Peter Warutere, confirmed in a statement on Sunday that several individuals, including both fraudsters and government officers, were apprehended alongside Swaleh. Warutere detailed that a cabal of fraudsters, facilitated by corrupt government officials, was found to be exploiting the OPCS-MFDA office at the Kenya Railways…

Attorney General Justin Muturi’s son, Leslie Muturi, has gone missing under mysterious circumstances in Nairobi’s Lavington area. The 40-year-old businessman is suspected to have been either kidnapped or arrested by unknown individuals. The incident was first brought to light by Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje, who disclosed the news late Saturday, June 22, while standing beside the four-wheel-drive vehicle Leslie had been using. The family, including AG Muturi, remains deeply concerned as efforts to locate Leslie have so far been fruitless. “He has not yet been found,” AG Muturi stated in a message on Sunday at approximately 11:30 am. The…

In a heartfelt tribute during her mother’s burial on Saturday, June 22, the daughter of Magistrate Monica Njoki Kivuti recounted heartbreaking last conversation before tragic loss of her mother on her birthday. Kivuti, a respected magistrate at Makadara Law Courts, was fatally shot on June 13, a day meant to be a celebration of her birthday. “Life has a way of turning things around,” Kivuti’s daughter reflected, her voice trembling with grief. She shared how she had pleaded with her mother to take a break on her birthday, but Kivuti, dedicated to her work, insisted on fulfilling her judicial duties,…