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  Jamaican dancehall star Konshens has joined a growing chorus of global voices condemning the recent police shooting of 22-year-old Boniface Kariuki during protests in Nairobi. On June 17, 2025, video footage surfaced showing a uniformed police officer firing a round from a pump-action shotgun at close range, critically injuring Kariuki, a street hawker who was
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  NAIROBI, Kenya – June 17, 2025: Nairobi’s Central Business District descended into chaos as protests erupted over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. Amid the unrest, 22-year-old hawker Boniface Kariuki was shot in the head near Imenti House—a moment captured on video that has since fueled national outrage. Kariuki, who sells face
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  Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued a power maintenance notice affecting parts of Uasin Gishu, Homa Bay, Kilifi, and Kiambu counties on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The scheduled interruptions are part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity reliability and system efficiency across various regions. Affected Areas and Timings: Uasin Gishu County Areas: Mugundoi,
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  A high-profile war of words has broken out on X (formerly Twitter) between Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and media personality Ciru Muriuki, dominating online conversation over the past 48 hours. The public spat, which began on June 16, 2025, has spiraled into a clash over political responsibility, digital activism, and personal branding—exposing simmering tensions
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  In a significant move, former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 General Election. This announcement marks his shift from a distinguished judicial career into active politics. Speaking to NTV on Wednesday, Maraga confirmed he would be on the ballot, aiming to provide a fresh approach to
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  Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda has confirmed that security forces are fully prepared for the planned demonstrations on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. These protests will commemorate the momentous Gen Z protests that occurred last year. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday evening, Seda acknowledged that police had received official communication from the organizers.
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  In Naivasha this week, President William Ruto offered a sharp, unwavering defense of the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. At the heart of his message: Kenya’s future must be built – literally and figuratively – on a foundation that outlasts political noise. Speaking during the Second Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru County, the President doubled down
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  Yesterday’s protests in Nairobi took a grave and unsettling turn as eyewitnesses and widely circulated footage revealed a brazen collaboration between police officers and unidentified, armed individuals, commonly referred to as “goons.” In a scene that has shocked the nation, these hired gangs, arriving on motorbikes and armed with clubs, whips, and crude weapons, terrorized
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  Jonah Kariuki, father of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki—the protester who was shot by a uniformed police officer during demonstrations in Nairobi on June 17—has confirmed that his son is in critical but stable condition. Boniface was shot at close range near Imenti House while participating in protests demanding justice for Albert Ojwang’, the man whose
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  Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has formally declared his intention to vie for the Kenyan presidency in 2027, pledging to usher in a new era of reform, transformation, and unwavering accountability. Speaking to Kenyans residing in the United States on Monday, Matiang’i sharply criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing it of failing to adequately
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