Kenya’s fiery activist Boniface Mwangi was dramatically arrested on July 19 after police raided his Nairobi home, claiming to have recovered tear gas canisters, a 7.62 mm blank round, and electronic devices. He was accused of illegal possession of ammunition, a charge many believe is aimed at silencing his outspoken activism during the recent wave… Continue reading Boniface Mwangi: Arrested, Freed, and Still Unshaken
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A Town in Mourning: Kiritiri Demands Answers After Deadly Saba Saba Protest
KIRITIRI, EMBU COUNTY - A palpable sense of grief and simmering anger hangs heavy over the town of Kiritiri in Embu County. Last Monday's "Saba Saba" protests, which echoed across the nation, left a trail of tragedy in this bustling agricultural town, resulting in the death of a teenage boy and an unconfirmed number of… Continue reading A Town in Mourning: Kiritiri Demands Answers After Deadly Saba Saba Protest
Protests Erupt in Embu Over Rising Insecurity and Business Robberies
Protests in Embu CBD earlier today Today, the town of Embu has witnessed a significant surge in protests, sparked by growing concerns over the rising levels of insecurity in the area. Local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders have taken to the streets in response to a recent spate of robberies targeting businesses across the… Continue reading Protests Erupt in Embu Over Rising Insecurity and Business Robberies
