Mate Tongola

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Police assured that they will provide adequate and proper security to everyone, whether participating in the protests or not. Security agencies say they are fully prepared for the upcoming June 25 demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of last year's Gen Z-led protests. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda confirmed that police had received formal notification from organisers of the planned protests.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

The advisories come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a safety advisory to Kenyan citizens residing in Iran and Israel following the rising tensions between the two countries. In a press statement released Tuesday, the Ministry urged all Kenyans currently in the two nations to register with the nearest Kenyan diplomatic missions either in Tehran or Tel Aviv to facilitate communication and potential emergency assistance.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Locals at the scene in Nairobi where a civilian hawking face masks was shot by the police. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Two police officers have been interdicted following an incident in which an unarmed civilian was shot during Tuesday’s protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. In a statement issued Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed that Constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono have been relieved of their duties pending further disciplinary and legal action.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Teargas lobbed along Kenyatta avenue, Nairobi during protests over the killing of Albert Ojwang. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] A police officer caught on camera shooting an unarmed civilian in Nairobi's Central Business District on Tuesday has been arrested. The arrest follows orders from Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who also directed that the officer be arraigned in court immediately over the shocking incident that was widely circulated on social media.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Police fire teargas cannisters at protestors in Nairobi town. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A middle-aged man, believed to be a hawker, was shot dead in broad daylight by a police officer during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, as crowds marched to demand justice for slain teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang. What began as a peaceful protest quickly descended into chaos.