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Kenya Anniversary Protests Turn Violent, 8 Dead

Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded Nairobi's streets with tear gas and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025

At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests

Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality and poor governance

Youth-led protests against police brutality and poor governance have erupted across Kenya, with thousands gathering in Nairobi

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

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Thousands of Kenyans stage street protests one year after storming parliament

Thousands of protesters have taken to Kenya's streets to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be met by state-backed gangs and police violence. Sixty people were killed during last year's protests and 20 others remain missing.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25, 2025

Kenya: two protesters die from gunshot wounds and several injured during protests – as it happened

Casualties arrive at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, as government orders broadcasters to stop coverage; legal challenge raised against police barricading of streets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Fears of unrest as Kenyans mark first anniversary of storming of parliament

Nationwide marches planned in honour of those killed during anti-government protests

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Kenya’s police still kill with impunity – what needs to be done to stop them

Days ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brutality, news broke that Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan blogger, had died in police detention. Kamau Wairuri who has studied the politics of policing in…

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2025

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Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests

A court in Kenya ohas given police 15 days to complete investigations of two police officers suspected of shooting and wounding a hawker during the latest street protests over the death of a blogger in custody

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

Activists and the father of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by police during the country's latest protests over the alleged killing of a blogger in custody are demanding for accountability

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Violence erupts in Kenya as 'goons' attack protesters over death in police custody

Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs, known locally as 'goons', attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday. The demonstrations were sparked by the recent death of a man while in police custody. According to reports, one person was killed during Tuesday’s unrest, and a Kenyan police officer…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2025

Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger's death

Kenyan police have shot an apparent bystander at close range during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated

Kenya’s deputy police chief has stepped aside as investigations into the death of a blogger while in custody continue

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Authorities in Kenya have arrested a senior police officer responsible for the cell where a blogger died, leading to widespread protests in the capital, Nairobi, that left dozens injured

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Kenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody

James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official online

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025

Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody

Hundreds of people have joined protests over the death in police custody of political blogger Albert Ojwang.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

Police fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody

Protests take place almost a year after several killed and seized by Kenyan police in finance bill protests.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Protesters in Kenya's capital demand official answers over a blogger's death in police custody

Protesters have taken to the streets of the Kenyan capital to vent their anger over the death of a blogger in police custody

Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2025

Man dies in Kenya cell after police arrest over online posts

Kenya's police chief said Monday that the man who died in custody over the weekend had been arrested for making a complaint against a senior officer. The Kenyan man had been arrested over a post on social media. His death shortly after in his cell is sparking condemnation from supporters…

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The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Kenyans mourn African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Kenyans are reminiscing about the work of author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who died Wednesday in the U.S. They recall Ngũgĩ’s criticism of an autocratic administration, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in the 1970s

International Business Times · May 19, 2025

Tanzania Opposition Leader Defiant As He Appears For Treason Trial

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in court on Monday for his latest hearing in a treason trial in which he faces a potential death penalty.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

Kenyan Politician, Lawyer For Tanzania Opposition Leader Arrested

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP. Karua has been representing Tanzanian opposition leader Tindu Lissu, who is on trial for treason and faces a possible death penalty.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

Kenyan politician, lawyer for Tanzania opposition leader arrested

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP.

The Conversation · May 9, 2025

Is Kenya’s president safe in a crowd? Security expert scans VIP protection checklist

Protecting any president requires multiple layers of intelligence, physical security and rapid response security protocols. Exact operational details are classified, but there are global best practices in VIP protection.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025

Kenya MP’s killing appears ‘targeted and premeditated’, police say

Charles Ong’ondo Were had complained his life was in danger before attack, local reports say.

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Tortured over a tweet: how the war between Kenya’s Gen Z and their president has moved online

Young Kenyans have aired their disappointment in President Ruto by posting satirical images of him on X – leading to some being kidnapped, beaten and tortured

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