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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryKindiki described the protests as the most anarchist in Kenya since the 2007/2008 post-election violence. He went on to say that looting, destruction of property and loss of lives was unwarranted.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has termed the June 25 protests
as shameful and the most violent the country has ever witnessed. Speaking on Thursday, Kindiki described the protests as the
most anarchic in Kenya since the 2007/2008 post-election violence.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryThe senator’s remarks come in the wake of unprecedented nationwide protests, largely mobilised on social media by young Kenyans demanding transparency, accountability, and more inclusion in governance. The demonstrations, which began as a pushback against the controversial Finance Bill 2024, evolved into a broader generational outcry against corruption, poor leadership, and limited economic prospects.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryThe songwriter and record producer is one of the few artists who have always been vocal about political affairs of not only his country but the entire continent of Africa. His remarks followed reports by lobby groups, including the Law Society of Kenya, Police Reforms Working Group and the Kenya Medical Association said eight protesters were killed in the protests.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
Dr Mohamed Omar, the new Somaliland
Ambassador to Kenya/HANDOUT
Former Somaliland
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Mohamed Omar has
been appointed the country’s new Ambassador to Kenya. His appointment comes
barely a month after President Abdirahman Cirro visited Kenya, where he held
meetings including with President William Ruto. Omar takes over from
Ambassador Mohamed Mohamoud.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryThe Finance Act, 2025 introduces new changes among them a tax relief for employees requiring employers to automatically apply all tax exemptions and deductions. The tax-exempt subsistence allowance is also set to rise from Sh2,000 to Sh10,000 daily. President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill
2025, officially making it law. The ceremony took place at State House, Nairobi, where he also
assented to the Appropriations Bill and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
A female police officer deployed to maintain order in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) collapsed as protests gathered momentum on Wednesday. After the incident, protesters carried her to a nearby ambulance. According to Vocal Africa’s Hussein Khalid, the reason for her collapse was unclear. “First aid has already been administered, and paramedics said she is now stable,” Khalid said, adding that she would be taken to the hospital for further treatment.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryAs protests in remembrance of the over 60 people killed during Gen Z led anti-Finance Bill protests, some areas experienced high activities as some too to the streets. Others parts of the country have been relatively calm. As protests in remembrance of the over 60 people killed during
Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests, some areas experienced chaotic incidents as
some took to the streets. Other parts of the country have been relatively calm.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
The counties of Homa Bay and Busia, known strongholds of
former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, have joined the ongoing nationwide
protests. The protests are in remembrance of the youthful Kenyans who lost
their lives protesting against the Finance Bill of 2024. In Homa Bay, residents were seen crowded in the streets marching
towards one direction. In another instance, some were seen burning what seemed to be
a car tyre on the roadside. The protests, however, remained peaceful.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
Section of Kikuyu police station on fire/SCREENGRABSeveral people were arrested on Wednesday after protesters
set a section of the Kikuyu police station on fire. This followed hours of confrontations between police and the
protestors in Kikuyu town. During the confrontations, the protestors had also set tyres
on fire along the road. In a video seen by the Star, some police officers are seen
fetching water and sand to try and put out the fire, with the help of people
believed to be civilian staff.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryMaraga said it marks a turning point in Kenya’s history, as young people across the country take to the streets to defend their constitution. “Just like the second liberation-the fight against One Party Rule and Ukoloni Mambo Leo- this generation has fought to protect the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” he said. Former Chief Justice David Maraga now says that the Wednesday, June 25, protests will mark the beginning of Kenya’s third liberation.
