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(FILES) Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie (C) walks surrounded by Kenya Police Officers as he appears at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa on January 18, 2024. - The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on July 8, 2024 on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the country and the world. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie appeared in court in the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa along with 94 co-defendants, an AFP journalist said. (Photo by AFP)

Kenya starvation cult leader on trial for terrorism charges

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked
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A protester throws back a tear gas canister at Kenyan anti-riot police officers during a demonstration against tax hikes as Members of the Parliament continue to debate the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi on June 20, 2024. - Thousands of mostly young demonstrators took to the streets across Kenya on June 20, 2024 to protest contentious tax hikes, with police deploying tear gas and water cannon in the capital Nairobi. (Photo by Tony KARUMBA / AFP)

Obi asks political leaders to learn from Kenya’s experience

Liberian President slashes own salary by 40% Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has challenged political leaders in the country to learn from the recent
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Timi Frank has called on the ICC to investigate the Kenyan protest killings.
Protesters gather during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. - Kenyan police shot dead one protester near the country's parliament Tuesday, a rights watchdog said as demonstrators angry over proposed tax hikes breached barricades and entered the government complex, where a fire erupted. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP)

Kenyan EndSARS

In large numbers they trooped to the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and other cities and towns. What’s happening in Kenya? Young Kenyans, enraged at the Kenyan Finance Bill of 2024,
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Detained protesters are seen doing push ups during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Kenyan police fired tear gas to scatter small crowds in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, AFP reporters saw, after youth activists called for fresh protests following deadly violence during anti-tax hike demonstrations last month. Activists have stepped up their campaign against President William Ruto despite his announcement last week that he would not sign into law a controversial finance bill that triggered what he has branded "treasonous" protests. (Photo by Kabir Dhanji / AFP)

Protests: Kenya arrests over 270 arrested for criminal acts

Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday. Widespread looting and property damage
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Timi Frank has called on the ICC to investigate the Kenyan protest killings.
Protesters gather during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. - Kenyan police shot dead one protester near the country's parliament Tuesday, a rights watchdog said as demonstrators angry over proposed tax hikes breached barricades and entered the government complex, where a fire erupted. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP)

Dozens protest in Kenya with riot police out in force

Dozens of Kenyans took to the streets Tuesday under a heavy police presence, with many shops shuttered as youth activists called for fresh protests after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into
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President of Kenya William Ruto (C) addresses members of the media during a press conference at the State House in Nairobi, on June 26, 2024. - Kenyan President William Ruto said on June 26, 2024 that a contentious bill containing tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after unprecedented scenes saw over a dozen people killed and parliament ransacked in the capital Nairobi. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)

Kenya braces for new protests after deadly anti-tax demonstrations

Kenya was bracing on Tuesday for fresh protest action against the government after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into violence that left dozens of people dead. Activists have stepped up their
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President of Kenya William Ruto addresses members of the media during a press conference at the State House in Nairobi, on June 26, 2024. - Kenyan President William Ruto said on June 26, 2024 that a contentious bill containing tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after unprecedented scenes saw over a dozen people killed and parliament ransacked in the capital Nairobi. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)

At least 30 killed in Kenya anti-government protests- HRW

At least 30 people died in protests in Kenya this week sparked by a government drive to substantially raise taxes in the East African country, Human Rights Watch said Saturday. “Kenyan security
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Timi Frank has called on the ICC to investigate the Kenyan protest killings.
Protesters gather during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. - Kenyan police shot dead one protester near the country's parliament Tuesday, a rights watchdog said as demonstrators angry over proposed tax hikes breached barricades and entered the government complex, where a fire erupted. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP)

Timi Frank urges ICC to investigate Kenyan protest killings

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and prosecute the heads of security agencies responsible
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Soldiers of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are deployed at a stadium ahead of a planned demonstration called after a nationwide deadly protest against a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill left over 20 dead in downtown Nairobi, on June 27, 2024. - Kenyans are preparing to take to the streets on Thursday for a white march the day after President William Ruto announced the withdrawal of the draft budget providing for tax increases, at the origin of a protest which foundered in murderous violence. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP)

Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters after Ruto urges talks

Kenyan police fired tear gas at small groups of demonstrators in the capital Nairobi on Thursday, AFP journalists saw, a day after President William Ruto agreed to scrap contentious tax hikes and
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A priest holds a banner while marching against the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi on June 23, 2024. - Protesters organized an outside prayer march calling on the Church to support them against the Finance Bill 2024. Kenya has been experiencing nationwide protests against a controversial bill seeking to increase taxes. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP)

Kenya withdraws controversial finance bill after protesters’ death

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed
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Timi Frank has called on the ICC to investigate the Kenyan protest killings.
Protesters gather during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. - Kenyan police shot dead one protester near the country's parliament Tuesday, a rights watchdog said as demonstrators angry over proposed tax hikes breached barricades and entered the government complex, where a fire erupted. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP)

What’s next after Kenya’s deadly protests?

Kenya found itself plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday following an unprecedented day of chaos and deadly violence, and after lawmakers passed deeply unpopular tax hikes that prompted demonstrators to ransack parliament. How
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