Anthony Irungu

Jan 28, 2024 | pressnewsagency.org | Mercy Juma |Anthony Irungu

By Mercy Juma & Anthony IrunguBBC Information, Nairobi27 January 2024Picture supply, Mercy Juma/BBCDemonstrations are happening throughout main cities in Kenya to protest towards the rising instances of femicide and different violence towards girls. A whole bunch have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those that had been killed.

Jan 27, 2024 | rsn.org | Mercy Juma |Anthony Irungu

Demonstrations are taking place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were killed. A 2022 survey found at least one in three Kenyan women had endured physical violence at some point in their lives. "I am here because I'm angry," 33-year-old Winnie Chelagat told the BBC.

Jul 19, 2023 | bbc.com | Basillioh Rukanga |Anthony Irungu

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Protesters are angry about rising prices, including a doubling of the VAT on fuelBy Basillioh Rukanga & Anthony IrunguBBC News, London & NairobiKenya has closed schools in the country's two main cities as a three-day opposition protest kicks off with demonstrators confronting police. Tear gas has been fired in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa at those protesting over the high cost of living.

Jul 14, 2023 | bbc.com | Basillioh Rukanga |Anthony Irungu |Nomsa Maseko |Kathryn Armstrong

Posted at 16:43 19 Jul16:43 19 JulThe sea has been the best place to cool off in recent daysImage caption: The sea has been the best place to cool off in recent daysIn the middle of Tunisia's heatwave, I step out into the scorching heat. Just a few minutes after venturing outside, my phone showed a warning of overheating before it shut down.