Mike Kihaki

Nairobi

Photojournalist and Reporter at The Standard (Kenya)

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Sculptures dragged, police cars scaled: How Gen Z infused protests with humor

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Protestors hike a police track on Thika road on June 25, 2025 [David Gichuru, Standard] Kenyans turned Tuesday’s June 25 protests into a powerful mix of humour and defiance, with Gen Z leading dramatic and sometimes absurd scenes both online and on the streets to mock state authority. In Nairobi, youth dragged the well-known lion, buffalo and elephant sculptures from Uhuru Park and placed them on Kenyatta Avenue in a triangular standoff.
Protest turns bloody as police, protestors injured

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid assists an injured protestor on June 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A female police officer was seriously injured on Wednesday during clashes in Nairobi’s Central Business District, as Kenyans marked the first anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests. The officer, who was part of a police team deployed to monitor the demonstrations, sustained a head injury along Banda Street under unclear circumstances.
'We are watching': US warns Kenya on police brutality ahead of planned protests

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula host Outgoing US Embassy chargé d’affaires Mark Dillard at Parliament on June 24, 2025 The US has warned Kenya against police brutality ahead of June 25 protests, citing the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.
Ruto defends police, warns against 'intimidation' ahead of demos

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

President William Ruto during a breakfast meeting with the National Police Service football team at State House on June 24, 2025 [Coutesy] President William Ruto has warned against attempts to intimidate police officers carrying out their duties, saying his administration will protect them. Speaking when he hosted the National Police Service (NPS) at State House, Nairobi today, Ruto instead urged Kenyans to support and respect police officers tasked with maintaining law and order.
Ambani and Mutoka to face off for AFC Leopards chair

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

AFC Coach Boniface Ambani during FkF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at Dandora Stadium. April 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The stepping down of AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has opened a fierce battle as former striker Boniface Ambani and ex-commercial director Enos Mutoka battle to convince 2,706 registered members that they are the right choice to revive the 12-time league champions.
Ndii defends crackdown on protests, calls youth 'stupid', triggering backlash

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Protestors engage police in a running battle over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang' on June 12, 2025 [Boniface Okendo, Standard]President William Ruto’s chief economic advisor, David Ndii, triggered uproar on Sunday, June 23, after branding protesting youth as “stupid” and warning them of potential casualties in future demonstrations. In a post shared on X, Ndii responded to growing youth-led dissent against the government with a defiant message.
Devolution on course - assures Kindiki

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during 27th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council on June 23, 2025 Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed government commitment in supporting the devolution, 15 years since its inception. The DP dismissed any suggestion that the Kenya Kwanza administration intends to undermine devolution, asserting that the devolved system is now too entrenched to be reversed.
Gen Z protests force early school closures

5 days ago | informereastafrica.com | Mike Kihaki

School principals have abruptly released students ahead of the scheduled mid-term break for the second term, as the country braces for another wave of anti-government protests led by defiant Gen Z youths. Fearing for the safety of learners, school administrators began sending students home from Friday, despite the Ministry of Education’s calendar indicating that the mid-term break officially begins on Wednesday, June 25.
Gachagua accuses Ruto of using state power to intimidate rivals

5 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [ John Muia, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using state resources and youth groups to disrupt his political rallies in Meru County.
Linturi warns Kindiki as Wetang'ula urges political unity

5 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has warned Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to tread carefully in his alliance with President William Ruto, claiming Mount Kenya leaders are being used and discarded.