Is a serial killer behind Kenya’s dismembered bodies? While police claim a suspect confessed to killing 42 women, a watchdog investigates possible police links to the bodies. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
200 more Kenyan police officers deployed to tackle Haiti violence Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2024
Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal? Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year before. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024
Police in Kenya use tear gas to break up new protests calling for the president to resign Police in Kenya have hurled tear gas canisters to break up protests in Nairobi and several other towns and cities accusing the president of poor governance and demanding his resignation despite his dismissal of nearly the entire Cabinet last week The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
Kenya police fire tear gas as protesters call for Ruto to quit Hundreds of demonstrators take to the streets in Nairobi and other cities to demand president’s resignation. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas In Nairobi As Anti-govt Rallies Kick Off Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024
200 More Kenyan Police Deploy To Tackle Haiti Violence Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024
Kenya police vow ‘transparent’ probe into dismembered female bodies At least eight bodies have been found, but reports indicate there may be more as anger over the discovery grows. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2024
Kenya watchdog probes possible police link to bodies dumped in Nairobi landfill Kenya’s police watchdog has launched an inquiry into possible police involvement in mutilated bodies found dumped in a rubbish tip in the Mukuru slums of Nairobi. Radio France Internationale · Jul 13, 2024
Kenya Watchdog Probes Possible Police Link To Dumped Bodies Kenya's police watchdog said it is investigating whether there is any police involvement in the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies dumped in a Nairobi rubbish tip. International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024
Kenya Police Chief Quits After Deadly Protests Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest. International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024
Kenyan President Ruto Dismisses Cabinet Ministers Amid Protests Kenyan President William Ruto dismisses Cabinet ministers in response to protests, signaling reform and accountability in governance. Top News · Jul 11, 2024
Investment in skills development 'key to Africa’s growth potential', says OECD A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on the way forward from Ragnheiour Elin Arnadottir, director of the OECD… France 24 · Jul 11, 2024
Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2024 Kenya president dismisses most of cabinet following anti-government protests Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost his entire cabinet and announced consultations to form a "broad-based government" after weeks of sometimes deadly anti-government protests against planned tax hikes.
International Business Times · Jul 11, 2024 Kenya's Ruto Dismisses Almost Entire Cabinet After Deadly Protests Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a "broad-based government" following widespread anti-government protests.
Top News · Jul 11, 2024 Kenyan President Dismisses Cabinet, Promises Leaner Government Kenyan President Ruto dismisses Cabinet amid protests, pledges reform for a leaner government in response to public grievances and violent demonstrations o...
Top News · Jul 11, 2024 Kenyan President Ruto Fires Most Of Cabinet Amid Protests Kenyan President Ruto announces sweeping changes to cabinet in response to protests, retaining only two key members. Significant shift in governance priori...
International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024 Moody's Cuts Kenya Debt Rating Further Into Junk Territory Moody's has downgraded Kenya's debt rating further into junk territory and warned the outlook was negative after a wave of protests led the government to abandon proposed tax hikes.
International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024 Moody's Cuts Kenya Debt Rating Further Into Junk Moody's has downgraded Kenya's debt rating further into junk territory and warned the outlook was negative after a wave of protests led the government to abandon proposed tax hikes.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2024 What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis? Critics say IMF provides loans to desperate African countries on stringent terms, disproportionately affecting the poor.
The Conversation · Jul 6, 2024 Kenya’s protests are different this time: 3 things that make it harder for government to crush them On 25 June 2024, a youth-led protest primarily composed of Gen Zs, as they are popularly referred to, stormed Kenya’s parliament. Legislators voted to pass the Finance Bill 2024 in its third and last reading ahead of presidential assent. This was the second countrywide protest over the proposed taxes in…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2024 Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 people who, they said, were masquerading as protesters and suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies in the country. Human rights organisations denounced what they say is "excessive repression".
International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024 Under-fire Kenya Govt Says To Review State Salary Hikes The Kenyan presidency said Wednesday it had ordered a review of salary increases for public servants in an apparent move to defuse tensions after a wave of sometimes deadly anti-government protests.
Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024 More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya Police say protests were co-opted by ‘suspects’ engaging in ‘criminal activities’.