Police officer injured, protesters shot dead, and property damage reported in Kitengela as demonstrations turn violent Residents express shock at the unprecedented unrest in their neighborhood In the midst of anti-government protests, a police officer in Kitengela has sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at the sub-county hospital. The town witnessed escalating violence as residents […]
Opposition leader Raila Odinga cancels planned anti-government rally due to intelligence of violent attacks by hired goons. Odinga vows to continue the fight and calls on President William Ruto to listen to the people’s demands. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga has made the strategic decision to suspend the planned anti-government […]
Ongoing anti-government demonstrations lead to closure of Nairobi Expressway Protests disrupt transportation and paralyze businesses across the country; Nairobi, Migori, Nyeri A section of the Nairobi Expressway has been closed temporarily as nationwide protests continue to unfold. Motorists are advised to use the Westlands-Mlolongo route for exiting JKIA, while those heading to Westlands should join […]
Hundreds of Pakistani migrants have died in a boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea, an official says. The boat capsized off the coast of Libya, and only a few people survived. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said that the boat was carrying […]
Israeli forces withdrew from the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank on Monday after a three-week operation. The withdrawal comes after Palestinian officials agreed to hand over a number of wanted militants to Israel. The operation was launched in response to a series of Palestinian attacks that killed 13 Israelis. During the operation, Israeli […]
Polestar, the electric vehicle brand owned by Volvo and Geely, has partnered with Geely’s Meizu to build a Chinese operating system for its cars. The operating system, which is still under development, is expected to be used in Polestar’s next generation of vehicles. The partnership between Polestar and Meizu is part of a broader effort […]
Four men have been charged with criminal damage after they vandalized the offices of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in Hong Kong. The men, who are all in their 20s, were arrested after they spray-painted graffiti on the offices and smashed windows. The vandalism took place on Sunday, June 19, 2023. The men are believed […]
Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are threatening to strike over a proposed KSh 10,000 pay increase. The MCAs say that the pay increase is not justified, and that it will put a strain on the finances of the counties. The proposed pay increase was announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The SRC says […]
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has stopped the planned National Delegates Conference (NDC) of the Jubilee Party. The tribunal has also quashed the decision by the Kanini Kega-led faction of the party to pull out of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The tribunal’s ruling is a major blow to Kanini Kega and his […]