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Kenya anti-government protests leave 10 dead and dozens injured

Kenya anti-government protests leave 10 dead and dozens injured

[Source: Reuters] Kenyan police fired to disperse demonstrators in Nairobi marking the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies on Monday, and police said 11 people were killed nationwide in the latest anti-government protests to end in...

Kenya’s Saba Saba Protests Turn Deadly Amid Clashes and Crackdown

Kenya’s Saba Saba Protests Turn Deadly Amid Clashes and Crackdown

July 7, 2025 Hour: 7:28 pm At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as anti-government protests erupted across Kenya during the annual Saba Saba Day, a historic date commemorating the country’s 1990 pro-democracy uprising. The...

Matiang'i Proposes Change in 2027 General Elections

Matiang'i Proposes Change in 2027 General Elections

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has proposed increasing the number of polling stations in the diaspora ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in the US on Sunday, July 20, Matiang'i - who has already declared his intention...

Kenya: At least 11 dead in protests as central Nairobi sealed off

At least eleven people have been killed during anti-government protests in Kenya and 567 arrested, police said. Police opened fire on demonstrators, and earlier Dr Aron Sikuku, a medic at Eagle Nursing Home on the outskirts of Nairobi, told the...

Kenya human rights watchdog says 10 killed, 29 hurt in anti-government protests

Kenya human rights watchdog says 10 killed, 29 hurt in anti-government protests

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Ten people died in protests in Kenya on Monday, the government-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said, with 29 injured after scattered anti-government demonstrations broke out across the country. (Reporting by...

Nairobi is locked down as Kenyan police clash with protesters and 10 are killed

Nairobi is locked down as Kenyan police clash with protesters and 10 are killed

NAIROBI – Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during the latest anti-government protests, killing 10 people, according to the state-funded human rights commission. Authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital, Nairobi,...

Kenya moves ahead with nuclear energy investment plans

Kenya moves ahead with nuclear energy investment plans

In a significant stride towards transforming its energy landscape, Kenya is set to break new ground with its inaugural nuclear power plant in Siaya County, marking an ambitious leap forward in the continent’s energy sector. The identification of...

Nairobi on Edge: PSVs Barred from City Centre as Saba Saba Tensions Rise

Nairobi on Edge: PSVs Barred from City Centre as Saba Saba Tensions Rise

NAIROBI, Kenya – July 7 Dozens of long-distance buses from across Kenya were stopped on the outskirts of Nairobi on monday morning, as police moved to tighten control ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba demonstrations. By mid-morning, scenes of...

Kenya Protests Turn Deadly on ‘Saba Saba’ Anniversary as Police Clash with Gen Z Demonstrators

Kenya Protests Turn Deadly on ‘Saba Saba’ Anniversary as Police Clash with Gen Z Demonstrators

At least two people have been confirmed dead from gunshot wounds after police opened fire during nationwide protests in Kenya on Monday, which marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba movement. Dr. Aron Sikuku, a medic at Eagle...

ESG and Boardroom Decisions: How Non-Financial Drivers Shape Financial Outcomes

ESG and Boardroom Decisions: How Non-Financial Drivers Shape Financial Outcomes

1. INTRODUCTION ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has emerged as a defining framework for responsible and resilient business leadership in the 21st century. It represents a paradigm shift in how companies assess risk, define value, and...

Kenya anti-government protests leave 10 dead and dozens injured; police open fire

Kenya anti-government protests leave 10 dead and dozens injured; police open fire

Kenyan police fired to disperse demonstrators in Nairobi marking the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies on Monday, as Kenya's rights watchdog reported 10 dead and 29 injured nationwide in the latest anti-government protests to end in...

Nairobi locked down as Kenya police clash with protesters, injuring one

Nairobi locked down as Kenya police clash with protesters, injuring one

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during anti-government protests as the authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital, Nairobi, and most businesses closed. Protesters lit bonfires and hurled stones...

Kenya: at least 10 dead in ongoing protests, 29 injured nationwide

Kenya: at least 10 dead in ongoing protests, 29 injured nationwide

Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during anti-government protests as the authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital, Nairobi, and most businesses closed. According to government-funded national rights watchdog Kenya...

Kenya police open fire on protesters during Saba Saba demonstrations in Nairobi

Kenya police open fire on protesters during Saba Saba demonstrations in Nairobi

Kenyan police opened fire on a crowd of advancing protesters in Nairobi on Monday, a Reuters reporter said, as scattered demonstrations broke out across the country to mark the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies. One man was subsequently...

Kenya protests LIVE: At least 10 dead as police open fire on protesters in Nairobi

Kenya protests LIVE: At least 10 dead as police open fire on protesters in Nairobi

At least ten people have been killed and 37 injured during clashes between police and demonstrators in Nairobi, according to Kenya's National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).Protesters had taken to the capital's streets to mark the 35th...

Kenya police fire tear gas, water cannons on anniversary of pro-democracy protests

Kenya police fire tear gas, water cannons on anniversary of pro-democracy protests

NAIROBI - Kenyan police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in the capital Nairobi on Monday as they marked the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies. Activists rally every year on July 7 to mark the date in 1990 when...

Kenya: At least 10 killed in anti-government protests

Kenya: At least 10 killed in anti-government protests

At least 10 people have died in anti-government protests in Kenya as of Monday evening, according a statement released by the state-funded Kenyan National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In an attempt to contain the unrest, police closed roads...

Kenya: Police Open Fire As Protesters Advance During Anniversary Rallies In Nairobi

Kenya: Police Open Fire As Protesters Advance During Anniversary Rallies In Nairobi

Home Africa Kenya: Police Open Fire As Protesters Advance During Anniversary Rallies In Nairobi One man was subsequently seen lying motionless on the road with a bloody wound in the latest demonstrations to hit Kenya since the death of blogger...

Nairobi-bound SGR train back on track after technical disruption

Nairobi-bound SGR train back on track after technical disruption

Nairobi – Kenya Railways has resumed the Nairobi-bound Madaraka Express service following a technical disruption that halted operations on Sunday night, stranding hundreds of passengers at the Mombasa Terminus. In a statement issued Monday...

Kenya police fire on advancing crowd of protesters in Nairobi

Kenya police fire on advancing crowd of protesters in Nairobi

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan police opened fire on a crowd of advancing protesters in Nairobi on Monday, a Reuters reporter said, as scattered demonstrations broke out across the country to mark the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies. One man...

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