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27 June 2025
Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History
In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.
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25 June 2025
A Year Later, Kenya’s Youth Are Still Protesting
As thousands return to the streets on the anniversary of the anti-government demonstrations, Gen Zs reflect on last year’s movement and what remains unresolved.
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18 June 2025
Police Brutality Continues to Play a Central Role as Kenyans Demand Better Governance
The shooting of a vendor during demonstrations over Albert Ojwang's death has reignited mass protests across Kenya, as young people continue to demand an end to police brutality and years of government impunity.
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16 June 2025
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Investigations Into Albert Ojwang’s Death
The blogger and teacher died while being held in police custody following a complaint by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
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14 April 2025
Kenyan Artists Plan Public Staging of Political Play After Schoolgirls' Performance Is Disrupted
Following a chaotic shutdown at the National Drama Festival, creatives are bringing “Echoes of War” to Uhuru Park in defense of free expression.
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23 January 2025
Kenya Breaks Down Travel Barriers for African Passport Holders
In a landmark policy shift, Kenya will allow most African citizens to enter without advance approval, signaling growing momentum for continent-wide mobility.
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18 October 2024
Uncertainty Grows in Kenya as Courts Suspend Impeachment and Replacement of Deputy President
All is clear for Kenya’s interior minister Kithure Kindiki’s swearing in as deputy president, in replacement of Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached mid-October.
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08 August 2024
Fueled by Protests, Kenyan Developers Innovate Tech to Support Movement
From an AI-powered missing persons tracker to an embezzlement monitoring platform, new technology is emerging to adapt to the needs of Kenya’s demonstrations against bad governance.
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10 July 2024
African Leaders Can Be Financially Modest — if They Want To
From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
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05 July 2024
President Ruto Announces Budget Cuts in Response to Sustained Protests
Following weeks of nationwide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024, which ultimately led to its withdrawal, President William Ruto of Kenya has announced plans to reduce the cost of governance.
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02 July 2024
Why Kenyans Have Remained on the Streets in Protest
A week after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial finance bill that sparked widespread protests, thousands of Kenyans continue to demonstrate against bad governance by the current administration.
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13 June 2024
Why Kenyans Are Opposing a New Finance Bill by Their Government
While the government claims the introduction of new taxes and increase of existing ones will help bolster local revenue and debt servicing, citizens are incensed by measures they believe will worsen an already bad cost of living situation.
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