Ruto Vows Police Protection as Criticisms Mount over Deadly Protests, Attacks on Officers

Ruto vows police protection as criticisms mount over deadly protests, attacks on officers

President William Ruto has pledged to protect police officers as protests against his administration turn violent, leaving officers and civilians injured and stations torched.

CS Duale: Protests Crossed Constitutional Red Line - Kahawatungu

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly condemned the violence and destruction witnessed during the June 25 protests, describing them as a direct violation of the Constitution. In a statement on Sunday, Duale said what was initially planned as a peaceful demonstration turned into a day of chaos, looting, and attacks on public property. According to the CS, the events of that Wednesday marked a dark chapter, where public buildings were t…

Videos of standout moments of humanity amid chaos during protests in Nairobi

Even as tensions ran high, humanity prevailed amid the chaos in the streets of Nairobi as police deployed to quell the protests faced off with thousands of Kenyans who took to the streets to commemorate the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 protests and demand justice for those killed. Patriots who were on the streets agitating for a better nation refused to be drawn into the lawlessness with their discipline and courage standing out…

Why Kenya’s democracy won’t survive a bulletproof govt

The recent police crackdowns on peaceful protests across Kenya have left more than just bruises and bullet wounds—they’ve scarred the country’s conscience.  From the bloodied bodies of students to the tear-gassed streets of Nairobi, the scenes unfolding in the name of law and order reflect not a democracy at work, but one in deep distress. […]

Detectives parade the faces of Gen Z protesters who torched Kikuyu Law Courts and Sub County offices

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - On June 25th, 2025, protests in Kikuyu town, Kiambu County, marking the first anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, turned destructive. Protesters set fire to the Kikuyu Law Courts, Kikuyu Sub-County offices, and other Government facilities, including vehicles, tractors and tuk-tuks. In response to the violence, detectives launched investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. …

William Ruto declares crackdown on suspects who torched police stations, injured officers on June 25

President William Ruto has declared that the government will crack down on suspects who caused damage and injuries during protests on June 25, 2025.