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In Summary: 1) Acting Inspector General Douglas Kanja announces a ban on demonstrations in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). 2) The decision follows weeks of youth-led anti-government protests that have resulted in property damage and loss of life. Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has declared an indefinite ban on protests within Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas. This decision comes in response to ongoing youth-led anti-government demonstrations that have occurred in the city center since June. Kanja stated, "We have credible intelligence that organized criminal groups are planning to take advantage of the ongoing pretests to execute their attacks including looting." The police have faced challenges in maintaining...

Nairobi Court Releases 109 Protesters on KSh 500 Cash Bail for Drunk and Disorderly Charges In Summary: 1) 109 individuals arrested during anti-government protests in Nairobi were charged with being drunk and disorderly, and released on KSh 500 cash bail each. 2) The case is set for a pre-trial mention on July 30, 2024, with a lawyer questioning the plausibility of 109 people being simultaneously drunk and disorderly in Nairobi's CBD. A Nairobi court has released 109 Kenyans who were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on cash bail. On Wednesday, July 17, the protesters were arraigned before a Milimani Law Court and charged with being drunk and disorderly. According to the charge sheet seen by Topnews.co.ke, the 109 protesters were accused of causing a disturb...

The Kenyan Senate. IMAGE: Senate Of Kenya In Summary: 1) The Senate calls for the waiver of hospital bills and coverage of funeral expenses for protest victims. 2) Senators recognize protesters' concerns and demand action on corruption, economic issues, and police conduct. The Senate has urged the government to waive hospital bills for those injured and cover funeral expenses for those who died during recent anti-government protests. In a Tuesday order paper, the Senate acknowledged the public's concerns about corruption, impunity, and incompetence in state and public offices. Protesters also highlighted issues such as the extravagant lifestyles of public officials, unemployment, and the high cost of living, which the Senate recognized as significant problems affecting t...

President William Ruto at the annual Kaptagat Forest tree planting event held at Kaptagat Girls High School. Photo: William Ruto/Facebook In Summary 1) President William Ruto accused the Ford Foundation of funding protests that disrupted businesses and government infrastructure. 2) Ruto demanded that the Ford Foundation explain their involvement and warned of accountability for those supporting violent protests. Nakuru, Kenya (Topnews) - Following the recent anti-finance bill protests, authorities have accused six politicians and several NGOs of financing the disruptive events. On Monday, July 15, in Kuresoi South Constituency, Nakuru County, President William Ruto specifically called out the American organization Ford Foundation. He accused them of funding the protests,...

Former Inspector General Japhet Koome addresses officers in Turkana County on February 14, 2023. Image credit: National Police Service In Summary: 1) President Ruto announced the resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and appointed Douglas Kanja as the acting IG. 2) Multiple key appointments and redeployments were made within the National Police Service and related security agencies. On Friday, July 12, President William Ruto announced the resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. In a statement, Ruto accepted Koome's resignation to facilitate a smooth transition within the top leadership of the National Police Service (NPS). Following Koome's decision to step down, President Ruto appointed Douglas Kanja as the acting IG, pending the nominatio...