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Families and Opposition Leaders Honour Gen Z Protest Victims

Patricia Waigwa
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2026 — Prominent opposition leaders, former judicial officials, and grieving families gathered in Nairobi to commemorate victims of the 2024 Gen Z led anti-Finance Bill protests. The solemn procession brought together Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, James Orengo, and former Chief Justice David Maraga. The leaders marched alongside families seeking
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Police Arrest Dozens in CBD Protest Crackdown

Patricia Waigwa
Anti-riot police have locked down the Nairobi Central Business District and rounded up dozens of youth during the June 25, 2026, Gen Z memorial demonstrations. Specifically, confrontations broke out on the streets as security forces deployed tear gas to disperse crowds. Furthermore, the clashes resulted in several targeted arrests, including the brief and mistaken
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Ruto Signs Finance Act 2026 Into Law

Patricia Waigwa
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2026 — President William Ruto has signed the Finance Bill 2026 into law, officially creating the Finance Act 2026. The signing took place at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Consequently, the government can now implement the KSh 4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The new […]
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Gachagua Urges Gen Z to Skip June 25 Protests

Patricia Waigwa
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly urged Gen Z activists and Kenyan youths to skip the planned nationwide protests on June 25, 2026. Specifically, speaking from his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County, the DCP leader claimed to have credible intelligence that state and county officials funded criminal elements to infiltrate the demonstrations and
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Student Elizabeth Ngina Mulwa Found Murdered in Thika

Patricia Waigwa
On June 22, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and local police in Thika launched an active murder investigation following the brutal killing of Elizabeth Ngina Mulwa. Specifically, the 21-year-old student at the Thika Technical Training Institute was found dead inside her rented room near the Kiang’ombe area in Thika, Kiambu County. What Investigators
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Martha Karua Denied Entry Into Uganda

Patricia Waigwa
On June 21, 2026, renowned Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda at Entebbe International Airport. Specifically, the Uganda Law Society confirmed that immigration authorities barred her from entry and ordered her back to Kenya upon arrival. No Explanation Provided The manner of her exclusion raised immediate concerns. Specifically, ULS Deputy
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Taxpayers Race to Beat June 30 KRA Deadline

Patricia Waigwa
Kenyans are filing their tax returns well ahead of the June 30, 2026 deadline. Specifically, this shift is driven by sweeping tax policy changes in the Finance Bill 2026, chronic iTax system congestion, and KRA’s newly launched pre-populated automated data tracking system. Shorter Filing Windows Are Coming The Finance Bill 2026 introduced major structural changes
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Millions Lost as Massive Fire Ravages Gikomba Market

Patricia Waigwa
A massive fire swept through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market early Sunday morning. The blaze destroyed business premises, wooden stalls, and goods worth millions of shillings. The fire reportedly started at around 4:00 AM. Consequently, thick black smoke covered parts of the Nairobi skyline by dawn. Emergency teams quickly responded to contain the inferno. However, the fire