Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, arrived in Seattle to begin a two-month U.S. tour engaging the Kenyan diaspora on the state of the nation, amid ongoing protests and political tensions.
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi urged police officers to disregard President William Ruto’s directive to shoot protesters in the legs, warning that such actions could be fatal and lead to personal liability in court.
The High Court in Nairobi issued conservatory orders restraining Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from setting up roadblocks in the Central Business District during protests, citing violations of constitutional rights to assembly and movement.
Kenya’s Gen Z led a resurgence of Saba Saba protests, taking to the streets to demand political and economic reforms, reigniting a historic movement with calls for accountability and justice.
Pro-government MPs in Kenya, led by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, demanded the immediate arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of inciting violence and funding goons to disrupt protests in Nairobi’s CBD, escalating tensions as the Senate prepares to hear his appeal against impeachment.
The Communications Authority of Kenya, under Director General David Mugonyi, ordered all TV and radio stations to suspend live coverage of nationwide protests, citing constitutional violations, with threats of license revocation for non-compliance.
A detailed exploration of the mounting tensions in Kenya as the nation prepares for the first anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, with youth vowing to honor fallen demonstrators and demand justice.
