Heavy police presence in the CBD ahead of anticipated demos

Police officers patrol along Muindi Mbingu Street on Thursday, June 19, 2025. PHOTO/Arnold NgureNairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) is bustling with significant police presence in anticipation of sporadic protests. Heavy police presence was noticed along major streets in the city, with anti-riot police officers armed with teargas canisters and in full riot gear. The deployment…

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David Maraga announces the 2027 presidential race

Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced his intention to run for the 2027 presidency, showing that he was ready to stop President William Ruto from being elected to the second term Maraga said his decision followed a deep reflection on the rise of the law and the government’s violence against youth opposition He suggested the…

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Eric Omondi launches fundraiser for hawker shot by police during Nairobi protests

Comedian Eric Omondi. PHOTO/@ericomondi/InstagramKenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has launched a public fundraiser to support Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker who was shot in the head by police during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. In a touching act of solidarity, Eric Omondi visited the family in Murang’a County…

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Ruto convenes Executive retreat amid economic headwinds and job scarcity

President Ruto speaks during the National Executive Retreat held at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen on June 19, 2025. PHOTO/State HousePresident William Ruto on Thursday, June 19, 2025, convened a high-stakes two-day National Executive Retreat, gathering all Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen. The high-level meeting is squarely…

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FAMILY IN BUNGOMA SEE

Elijah Wamayeku, 28, a teacher of Namasanda Junior High School in Bungoma disappeared on May 22 Justin Namiso, a close family friend told TUKO.co.ke that the young teacher had bought a motorcycle recently and had big plans The family wanted anyone who had information about where he had reported to the nearest police station One…

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Nairobi Police confirmed receipt of a June 25 protest notice, authorizers: “We will protect them”

Nairobi police have confirmed receipt of official notifications about The procession The future of June 25, 2025. The protesters confronted security forces during the protest following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in the hands of police. Photo: Gerald Anderson.Source: Getty Images Police promised complete security at the event and called on protesters to maintain…

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Britain is frustrated by the increase in Kenyan police brutality after a vendor was shot

The British embassy in Nairobi raised fears about the brutality of police brutality in Kenya following a serious search against unarmed protesters In a statement on June 18, Britain criticized excessive force by Kenyan police, especially during peaceful protests and daily protection The commission condemned recent events, including shootings by a vendor and a fraudulent…

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