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Nairobi: Police Deploy Water Cannons as Protests Surge
25 Jun, 2025 04:47 PM
KENYA PROTESTS
The protests were organised to mark the grim anniversary of last year’s deadly anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, hundreds of defiant youths braved a heavy police presence, road closures, and mounting risks to voice their grievances.
The protests were organised to mark the grim anniversary of last year’s deadly anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, hundreds of defiant youths braved a heavy police presence, road closures, and mounting risks to voice their grievances.
CA Orders Broadcast Ban Amid Mass Protests, Sparks Outrage
25 Jun, 2025 03:12 PM
MEDIA FREEDOM
In the letter signed by CA Director General David Mugonyi, media houses were accused of violating Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution and Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act. “Failure to comply shall attract regulatory san
In the letter signed by CA Director General David Mugonyi, media houses were accused of violating Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution and Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act. “Failure to comply shall attract regulatory san
Parliament Extends Hours in Face of Youth Activism
25 Jun, 2025 02:58 PM
PARLIAMENT WORKS
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
The Media Council’s Safety Protocols for Female Journalists
25 Jun, 2025 02:41 PM
SAFETY FIRST
Female journalists can better protect themselves while fulfilling their vital role in covering demonstrations and ensuring the public remains informed.
Female journalists can better protect themselves while fulfilling their vital role in covering demonstrations and ensuring the public remains informed.
Kenya's Streets Erupt Again on Protest Anniversary
25 Jun, 2025 11:11 AM
ANNIVERSARY
The next several hours will be critical in determining how today's events unfold. Law enforcement response, protester behavior, and the role of non-state actors will all influence whether the anniversary passes peacefully—or reignites the kind of unrest s
The next several hours will be critical in determining how today's events unfold. Law enforcement response, protester behavior, and the role of non-state actors will all influence whether the anniversary passes peacefully—or reignites the kind of unrest s
I Am Not a War Monger – Kamket Fires Back at Media
25 Jun, 2025 09:52 AM
KAMKET’S STAND
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
WHO Guidelines on Managing Sickle Cell Disease During Pregnancy
25 Jun, 2025 09:45 AM
HEALTHY PREGNANCIES
Iron supplements are only recommended if there is clear evidence of iron deficiency, as excess iron can be harmful to individuals with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions may benefit women who have experienced severe symptoms in the past.
Iron supplements are only recommended if there is clear evidence of iron deficiency, as excess iron can be harmful to individuals with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions may benefit women who have experienced severe symptoms in the past.
Are You a Puppet? How Media Manipulates Your Choices
24 Jun, 2025 04:00 PM
MEDIA OVER MIND
These days, we’re always on our phones. Apps and videos are made to grab our attention. What we like, wear, think about, and even what we buy is highly influenced by the content we consume.
These days, we’re always on our phones. Apps and videos are made to grab our attention. What we like, wear, think about, and even what we buy is highly influenced by the content we consume.
Justice: Break the Silence Around Violence
24 Jun, 2025 03:47 PM
CHILD ABUSE
Amanda ought to have grown old. To have second-guessed a hundred times about what she wanted to be. To run, to dance, to love, to live.
Amanda ought to have grown old. To have second-guessed a hundred times about what she wanted to be. To run, to dance, to love, to live.
Murkomen: Kenya's Police Service Is Africa's Most Professional Amid Turmoil
24 Jun, 2025 02:57 PM
POLICE HONORS
In a statement on X, Murkomen has emphasized that the discipline and patriotism of the police extend beyond their professional duties, reflecting their commitment to the nation in various aspects of life.
In a statement on X, Murkomen has emphasized that the discipline and patriotism of the police extend beyond their professional duties, reflecting their commitment to the nation in various aspects of life.
Tems to Headline Historic FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
24 Jun, 2025 01:00 PM
GLOBAL MUSIC
This historic performance is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who has long championed international music collaborations. The inclusion of artists from Africa, Latin America, and North America underscores FIFA’s com
This historic performance is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who has long championed international music collaborations. The inclusion of artists from Africa, Latin America, and North America underscores FIFA’s com
Kenya Partners with Pfizer to Cut Medicine Costs by 60%
24 Jun, 2025 11:45 AM
HEALTHCARE ACCORD
This initiative, unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga and Pfizer Global President for Emerging Markets Nick Lagunowich on June 24, 2025, promises to save the country up to 60% on essential medicines for diabetes, cancer, and
This initiative, unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga and Pfizer Global President for Emerging Markets Nick Lagunowich on June 24, 2025, promises to save the country up to 60% on essential medicines for diabetes, cancer, and