Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was linked to Wednesday’s protests, June 25, which turned into violence However, Gachagua has finally set the record, referring to the allegations as false. He explained further how the Kenyan government was first allegedly involved in violence during the protest Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He finally responded to allegations…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vehemently denied allegations that he had sponsored or organized a June 25 protest of Gen Z He dismissed the claims of Kenyan leaders first and ODM, saying he was not involved in the chaos Gachagua revealed that he was deliberately left home on the day of the protest, watching the…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon after she set a new World Record in women’s 1500m in 2024. [AFP] Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon earned praise for her attempt to run a sub-four-minute mile. Although Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion for daring…
Embu was one of the counties in the country that was hit by violence during Wednesday’s protests, June 25 Speaking at a press conference, Governor Cecily Mbarire accused former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua of being involved in the unrest He described how Gachagua allegedly worked with local politicians causing violence during protests that had to…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has absolved himself from blame that he funded goons to infiltrate Gen Z protests, even as he…
Justice is rumored after a woman trapped in a video without mercy on a young girl was arrested and taken to court The woman from Sotik, Bomet County, was arrested along with her husband, who allegedly failed to protect her daughter The Sotik Court read the charges against the couple – the woman as a…
Some of the vehicles that were set ablaze during protests on June 25, 2025.PHOTO/@Eastleighvoice/XThe government has launched a nationwide manhunt for individuals responsible for the destruction and vandalism of public and private property during protests in honour of victims of the June 25, 2025, anti-government protests that led to the deaths of at least sixty…
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon. [File, Standard] Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya fell well short in her bid to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile on Thursday. Aided by wavelength technology and 13 pacers, 11 male and two women, Kipyegon clocked 4min 06.42sec over 1.6km in perfect conditions at…
Isiolo County Governor Abdi Guyo during a past event. PHOTO/@GovGuyo/XThe Isiolo County Assembly has dismissed holding a sitting to impeach the devolved unit’s governor, Abdi Guyo. In a statement on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the County Assembly’s Clerk, Salad Boru Gutracha, stated that his office has facilitated no such sitting. “We wish to categorically deny…
Exterior view of a Quickmart outlet store captured during regular business hours. PHOTO/https://uzamart.com/listing/quick-mart/Quickmart Supermarket has issued a firm rebuttal to social media reports claiming that dozens of bodies were found at its OTC branch following the June 25 Gen Z protests. The retailer clarified in a statement issued Thursday, June 26, 2025, that although both…
KEWOSA Chairperson Veronica Maina during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EwtFjcvVQ/Kenya’s women senators have condemned in the strongest terms the sexual violence reported during the June 25, 2025, protests, calling for swift justice and protection for survivors. In a joint statement released on Thursday, June 26, 2025, under the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), Chairperson Veronica Maina…
David Maraga speaking to youth during protests. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital of Instagram video by @SPM BuzzFormer Chief Justice (CJ) David Maraga has condemned sexual violence witnessed during demonstrations honouring victims of the June 25, 2024, protests, in which at least 60 individuals lost their lives. In a statement on June 26, 2025, Maraga stated…
Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin OduorKenya Power has issued a customer alert notifying all prepaid users of a scheduled two-hour disruption in token purchase services set to take place tonight, Thursday, June 26, 2025. The interruption will begin at 11:00 p.m. and is expected to last until 1:00 a.m. on…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a meeting in the Dominican Republic on. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/Mudavadi.MusaliaThe government of Kenya has issued a formal diplomatic update to all heads of missions in Nairobi following the violent protests that erupted on June 25, 2025, leading to the loss of lives, injuries, and widespread destruction of property. In a strongly…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a past event. PHOTO/@RigathiGachagua/XDemocracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence following the deadly June 25 protests, accusing President William Ruto’s government of orchestrating the violence and looting that marred what began as peaceful Gen Z-led demonstrations. In a strongly…