Kenya’s national debt is under government scrutiny in response to widespread protests against proposed tax increases in June. The Finance Minister, John Mbadi, confirmed on Monday…
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Recent protests in Kenya point to a change like youth involvement in African governance. The rise of social media and civic engagement has enabled a demographic…
Kenyan President William Ruto has strongly criticised the US-based Ford Foundation, alleging that it has been backing “anarchy” and supporting anti-government protests that turned violent last…
With Africa’s youth increasingly using smartphones to engage in various activities—including civic and political activism—on social media, intelligent handset shipments are rising across the continent. According…
Several foreign embassies in Nairobi issued safety advisories to their nationals on Tuesday as protests erupted again across the country. Ukraine, Russia and Poland advised their…
Heavy anti-riot security personnel have been stationed in Nairobi, Kenya, and around the State House in anticipation of scheduled demonstrations.Many businesses in the capital are shut,…
Kenyan police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto scrapping contentious…
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concerns by the deadly violence rocking Kenya following anti-tax protests on Tuesday. His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said…
The anti-tax hike protests in Kenya have drawn concerns from observers in Africa and worldwide. More than 10 Western nations said they were “deeply concerned” by…
In Kenya, security forces used tear gas and water cannons, and also fired shots into the air to disperse the crowds, as protesters threw stones at…