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Mt Kenya to Court Other Communities in 2027, Gachagua Says; Azimio Vows Impeachment Defense

21Jun

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Mt Kenya to Court Other Communities in 2027, Gachagua Says; Azimio Vows Impeachment Defense

DP Rigathi Gachagua and Kiambu Senator Karun'o Thangwa attend the consecration of Bishop Benson Kamau Kiengei as the Bishop of Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) in Ruiru, Kiambu County on June 21 . PHOTO: DPCS In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announces Mount Kenya's intention to forge alliances with other communities ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing unity and political strength. Azimio coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, pledges staunch opposition to any attempts to impeach Gachagua, highlighting solidarity and readiness to protect his leadership. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled Mount Kenya's strategic approach for the 2027 elections, declaring the region's readiness to collaborate with other communities. Speaking during the consecration...

We Stand Behind DP Gachagua, Says Wamuchomba

21Jun

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We Stand Behind DP Gachagua, Says Wamuchomba

File Image of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba. IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: Support for Deputy President: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba expresses strong backing for DP Gachagua. Call for Unity: Wamuchomba urges the Mount Kenya region to support Gachagua and respect his leadership. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has voiced unequivocal support for Deputy President Gachagua, asserting that Kenyans fully endorse him. Speaking in Ruiru on Friday, Wamuchomba emphasized the importance of upholding the constitutional rights of both the Mount Kenya region and all Kenyans. "We are tired of this government and we will not allow anyone to use us anymore," Wamuchomba stated. She underscored the need to respect Deputy President Gachagua, highlighting his capability to u...

Drama in Bondo and Msambweni as Youth Carry Coffin to MPs’ Offices Over Finance Bill Vote

21Jun

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Drama in Bondo and Msambweni as Youth Carry Coffin to MPs’ Offices Over Finance Bill Vote

A group of Bondo Sub-County residents protests after their MP backs the Finance Bill 2024. IMAGE | X In Summary: Residents in Bondo and Msambweni demand explanations from their MPs for voting 'Yes' on the Finance Bill 2024. Protesters carry a coffin labeled '#RejectFinanceBill2024' to express their anger. There was drama on Friday as residents of Bondo and Msambweni Constituencies marched to their respective Members of Parliament offices, demanding explanations for their votes during Thursday's Finance Bill 2024 debate in Parliament. Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda and his Msambweni counterpart Feisal Bader supported the controversial Finance Bill 2024, a decision that outraged their constituents. Residents questioned who had instructed their representatives to vote 'YES.'...

‘7 Days of Rage’: Gen Z Protestors Announce Week-Long Demonstrations Declaring #TotalShutdown

21Jun

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‘7 Days of Rage’: Gen Z Protestors Announce Week-Long Demonstrations Declaring #TotalShutdown

A Gen Z protester holds a placard during the #OccupyParliament protests on Thursday, June 20, 2024. PHOTO: COURTESY In Summary: Week of Protests: Gen Z plans a week-long series of demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Multiple Activities: The protests include visits to key locations, national calls to action, and a final march to State House. Kenya's Generation Z is set to showcase their unyielding resolve against the Finance Bill 2024 with a series of demonstrations scheduled for the coming week. Building on their active online presence with hashtags like #OccupyParliament and #JusticeForRex, the youth have now coined #TotalShutdown for their upcoming protest. A widely shared poster on social media reveals that the youth will participate in a seven-day protest...

Second Protestor Dies in Aftermath of Thursday’s Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests

21Jun

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Second Protestor Dies in Aftermath of Thursday’s Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests

Screenshot of Evans Kiratu confronting a police officer near Nyayo Stadium on June 20. Photo: X. In Summary: Evans Kiratu dies from injuries sustained during June 20 protests. Nationwide protests over Finance Bill 2024 result in widespread injuries and arrests. Evans Kiratu, a participant in the nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during the demonstrations on Thursday, June 20. Kiratu, allegedly struck by a tear gas canister in his groin area, passed away at Kenyatta National Hospital on Friday, June 21. Kiratu was rushed to the hospital by concerned individuals where he received urgent medical attention for severe injuries and internal bleeding. Chris, one of those involved in transporting Kiratu, confirmed...

Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested Outside Parliament

21Jun

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Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested Outside Parliament

Screenshot of comedian Eric Omondi being arrested outside Parliament Buildings on June 21, 2024. Image | Courtesy In Summary: Eric Omondi arrested while protesting against Finance Bill 2024. This is Omondi's second arrest outside Parliament within a month. Comedian Eric Omondi has been arrested during a protest outside Parliament Buildings. In a video obtained by Topnews.co.ke, Omondi, along with a few others dressed in red clothes, was seen protesting. The comedian and activist was riding a horse, leading the march when police officers approached them. "Power to the people," they were heard chanting. The officers then pulled Omondi off the horse and detained him. On Thursday, Omondi had posted on social media platform X, criticizing legislators who voted in...

Wiper Party to Discipline MPs Who Voted ‘YES’ to Finance Bill 2024

21Jun

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Wiper Party to Discipline MPs Who Voted ‘YES’ to Finance Bill 2024

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the crowd in Githunguri Constituency on April 24, 2024. (PHOTO: Kalonzo Musyoka) In Summary: Wiper Party plans to discipline MPs who backed the Finance Bill 2024. Dadaab MP Farah Maalim among those facing disciplinary action. The Wiper Democratic Movement has announced plans to take disciplinary measures against its Members of Parliament who voted ‘YES’ to the controversial Finance Bill 2024. In a clear statement, the party highlighted that its legislators were instructed to vote against the bill. Those who disobeyed this directive are now set to face consequences. The party reiterated its firm stance, emphasizing that no exceptions would be made once the disciplinary process begins. Among those facing disciplinary action is D...

Police Officer Who Lost Both Arms in Teargas Explosion Recounts His Ordeal

20Jun

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Police Officer Who Lost Both Arms in Teargas Explosion Recounts His Ordeal

Injured Police Inspector David Maina recuperating at Nairobi West Hospital. PHOTO | COURTESY In Summary: Inspector David Maina recounts losing both arms during anti-Finance Bill protests. Tourism CS Alfred Mutua condemns protests, blaming civil society groups for inciting violence. Inspector David Maina, a police officer who lost both arms during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Tuesday, is currently recuperating at Nairobi West Hospital. Speaking to the media from his hospital bed on Thursday, Maina recounted the horrific incident that occurred in Nairobi's CBD. Maina, along with his colleagues, was on duty to maintain order during the ‘Occupy Parliament’ protests when he accidentally detonated a tear gas canister and delayed releasing it, causing it to explode in hi...

Kalonzo Praises Gen Z for Leading Tax Protests

20Jun

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Kalonzo Praises Gen Z for Leading Tax Protests

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a briefing with the leadership of The Nairobi Handcraft Industries and Co-operative Societies at the SKM Command Centre on June 19, 2024. IMAGE: Kalonzo Musyoka/X In Summary: Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka commends young Kenyans for leading protests against the Finance Bill. MPs pass the Finance Bill through the Second Reading despite public dissent. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed admiration for the young generation of Kenyans who led anti-Finance Bill protests this week. On Tuesday and Thursday, young Kenyans took to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed new taxes in the Bill. Despite their efforts, MPs passed the Bill through the Second Reading, with 204 voting in favor, 115 against, and 30 absent. The...

Raila’s AU Chair Competitor Decries Pressure to Withdraw from Race

20Jun

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Raila’s AU Chair Competitor Decries Pressure to Withdraw from Race

A collage featuring AUC chairperson candidates Fawzia Yusuf Adam (Somalia) on the left and Raila Odinga (Kenya) on the right. PHOTO: RAILA ODINGA / FAWZIA ADAM In Summary: Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Adam alleges pressure from Djiboutian leaders to withdraw from the AU Chairperson race. Adam remains resolute, facing competition from Kenya's Raila Odinga and other candidates. Somalia's candidate for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Fawzia Yusuf Adam, voiced concerns on Thursday about being pressured to withdraw from the race. During a press briefing, Adam revealed that she had reportedly faced pressure from Djiboutian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. "The President and the Prime Minister from Djibouti asked me to give up...