Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi was on Friday jailed for one month over engaging in an unlawful assembly in parliament building. The accused along with 15 other offenders were given an option of paying Kshs. 10,000 fine. Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina while delivering his ruling, gave the accused persons a period
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“Stop the protests now” President Ruto tells Odinga
President William Ruto on Friday told Azimio leader Raila Odinga to stop inciting his supporters against his government. The President decried the mass protests that has led to destruction of property in various parts of the country. Speaking during the launch of the public service internship programme and acknowledgement of the
Police IG Koome bans Azimio countrywide protests
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Japhet Koome on Sunday 26th March banned the planned countrywide protests by the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition. Instead he urged Kenyans to go on freely with their lawful businesses tomorrow Monday. Addressing the media at the National Police Service Headquarters, the IG called
Raila Odinga’s demos disrupt business in Nairobi
Running battles with police, teargas, and water canons characterised what was supposed to be peaceful demonstration by Raila Odinga led Azimio coalition. The day long chaos in the city followed police determination to thwart Raila Odinga and his supporters from accessing the Nairobi Central Business district. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Seven ODM Nyanza MPs wont attend Raila Demos
7 ODM MPs Gideon Ochanda, Mark Nyamita, Caroli Omondi, Paul Abuor, Elisha Odhiambo, Felix Jalango, and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda declare they will not attend Raila Odinga's selfish demonstrations on Monday. “We want to categorically state that we will not be participating in the planned demonstrations. We equally urge our constituents
“We will go State House after all” says Raila Odinga
Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei says Raila demos illegal
Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei has said the Azimio coalition planned demonstrations on Monday 20th are illegal because organizers didn't inform the authorities on time as required by the Public Order act. Speaking to the press on Sunday morning, the police boss said he had received two requests on
Raila Odinga now says only two or three people will go to Statehouse
Raila Odinga adorns maandamano outfit ahead of mass action
Azimio One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga’s clad in ‘Jeshi Ya Baba’ regalia spark online debate ahead of anticipated declaration of mass action following the 14 days ultimatum to address the cost of living by government that lapsed yesterday. Pictures of the former Prime Minister's new outfit was shared on Azimio's
