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Kenyan riot police fired tear gas Monday to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's ...

Where are the jobs for the youth they promised? Where is the cheap maize flour they promised? Kenyan riot police fired tear gas Monday to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's punishing cost of living crisis, AFP correspondents said.

Narok senator Ledama Olekina has proposed splitting Kenya into two parts amid anti-government demonstrations organised by Azimio la Umoja leader Raila ...

You can't keep doing the same thing over and over yet expecting different results; it betrays common sense." Ja Loka said: Jerry Kitur said: Kiptenai Tom said: "Don't say that. Sammy Moose said:

National under-21 women's hockey coach Meshack Senge wants the juniors to master basics in order to be competitive in future assignments after a ...

Don't forget that almost the entire squad had no international experience. We have work to do to match top-ranked nations." The Kenya men's team bagged bronze.

Kenyan police fired teargas on Monday to disperse thousands of opposition supporters gathering in central Nairobi for demonstrations over inflation.

Samuel Kiriro said six of his colleagues from the rights group, the Ghetto Foundation, in the Mathare slum had been detained. AFP reports that the demonstrators also hurled rocks at anti-riot police, while about two dozen people were arrested, including two opposition MPs.

Raila Odinga, Kenya's opposition leader, has called on his supporters to join countrywide protests to demand that President William Ruto lowers the c.

The cost of living has been a major concern for many Kenyans, with the prices of basic commodities such as food and fuel skyrocketing in recent months. He called on protesters to exercise their constitutional right to demonstrate peacefully and to respect the rights of others. [MENAFN](https://menafn.com)) Raila Odinga, Kenya's opposition leader, has called on his supporters to join countrywide protests to demand that President William Ruto lowers the cost of living.

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in protests in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding ...

They retreated to parliament buildings where they announced that protests would continue through the afternoon. They are also blaming Ruto's administration for the rising cost of living. Odinga said Kenyan citizens have a constitutional right to demonstrate and the role of the police is to protect them after they issue a notification in advance.

Some South Africans and Kenyans are currently on the streets engaging with the police in running battles. Teargas canisters were flying in the air as ...

As of 1 pm, several Azimio bigwigs were blocked from leaving their homes as the whereabouts of Raila remain unclear. - As of 1 pm, several Azimio bigwigs were blocked from leaving their homes as the whereabouts of Raila remain unclear. Teargas canisters were flying in the air as protestors braved the teary smoke.

Supporters of opposition stalwart Raila Odinga claim the election was stolen and rally against rising costs.

Where are the jobs for the youth they promised? Where is the cheap maize flour they promised? Some of the fiercest scenes have been in the Kibera settlement in Nairobi - a poor neighbourhood with a strong history of supporting the opposition.

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in ongoing protests in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition ...

They retreated to parliament buildings where they announced that protests would continue through the afternoon. Kenya's deputy president Rigathi Gachagua said the country has lost about 2 billion Kenya shillings ($15 million) due to Monday's protests. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police.

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in protests in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, organised by the opposition demanding ...

Odinga said Kenyan citizens have a constitutional right to demonstrate and the role of the police is to protect them after they issue a notification in advance. Hundreds of demonstrators spread across the city, have not managed to reach the designated meeting point in the central business district as police dispersed them with tear gas through the morning. In the impoverished neighbourhood of KIbera, protesters burnt tires in the streets and threw rocks at police as they tried to disburse crowds with water cannon.

Citizens of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tunisia hit the streets over economic woes and political strife.

[led demonstrations](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/live-updates-raila-s-maandamano-monday-4164872) today against what he deemed a deliberate increase in the cost of living, caused by new taxes and an inability to control inflation. Nigerians have had it rough with a depreciating currency, inflation, insecurity, and a rise in the cost of living. They accuse him of cracking down on dissenting politicians, labor union figures, judges, a prominent businessman and the head of an independent radio station. The opposition has alleged irregularities in the elections that led to Tinubu’s ascension. He lied to us that once he’s sworn in, life would be bearable,” Rodgers Kimutai, a small-scale trader in the capital Nairobi told Quartz. Analysts say it could lose [$13 billion](https://qz.com/load-shedding-will-cost-south-africa-1-3-billion-this-1850162228#:~:text=South%20Africa's%20power%20blackouts%20will%20cost%20the%20economy%20%2413%20billion%20this%20year&text=February%2027%2C%202023-,We%20may%20earn%20a%20commission%20from%20links%20on%20this%20page,day%20due%20to%20load%20shedding.) due to load shedding alone this year. He has called for a “We elected him to bring down the cost of living, but he is making life and business difficult for everyone. Tunisians accuse their president of grabbing power [Thousands of Tunisians](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/20/tunisia-mass-anti-saied-protests-take-place-in-capital-tunis) rallied in the streets of the capital Tunis today, protesting president Kais Saied’s perceived [autocratic rule](https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/20/thousands-of-tunisians-protest-against-president-saied//). The police and soldiers have been deployed to prevent criminal activity and maintain public order. [deemed illegal](https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/police-deny-permission-for-protests-over-late-notification-declare-tomorrows-protests-illegal/), [the demonstrations](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/live-updates-raila-s-maandamano-monday-4164872) continued as planned in the country of 53 million with running battles in the capital and in Kisumu, the western lakeside city and Odinga’s political backyard. [economic downturn](https://theconversation.com/south-africas-economy-has-taken-some-heavy-body-blows-can-it-recover-183165) with no hope of recovery under president Ramaphosa’s regime.

The 35-MW geothermal power plant of Sosian Energy in the Menengai field, Kenya is expected to start commercial operations by the end of June 2023.

State-owned Geothermal Development Company is in charge of drilling the wells, building the steam pipeline, and selling the steam to the three companies. During a visit to the Menengai geothermal field in Kenya, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir provided some updates on the status of the geothermal power plant being built by Sosian Energy. (SMGPL), is one of three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that were awarded rights to build and operate geothermal power plants in Menengai, Kenya.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga called for the protests Monday against President William Ruto, who he accuses of stealing last year's election.

He also wants the government to lower the prices of food. "We want to urge these people to consider this afternoon to call off the chaos, the mayhem, the intimidation because what they are doing they are destroying our economy." Simon Kamau traveled from Machakos country to Nairobi to participate in the protest.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined thousands of demonstrators and announced weekly demonstrations until the president resigns or the cost of living goes down ...

They retreated to parliament buildings where they announced that protests would continue through the afternoon. They are also blaming Ruto’s administration for the rising cost of living. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police.

"Every Monday there will be a strike, there will be a demonstration. The war has begun, it will not end until Kenyans have obtained their rights,"

The war has begun, it will not end until Kenyans have obtained their rights," said Raila Odinga in front of his supporters, who continue to claim that the presidential election of August 9 was "stolen" and that the government of William Ruto is "illegitimate. "Every Monday there will be a strike, there will be a demonstration. Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday called for weekly anti-inflation protests, saying a "war has started" as rallies clash with police in Nairobi.

Kenyan opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga has called for weekly nationwide protests against the high cost of living, in a brief ...

High inflation and soaring food prices in the country has led to a cost-of-living crisis for many in Kenya. Clashes were reported in the city of Kisumu, in western Kenya, which is considered a stronghold for Odinga. Kilifi county senator Stewart Madzayo and Ugunja sub-county lawmaker Opiyo Wandayi were among those arrested and held in Nairobi, according to Odinga’s senior adviser Mutua.

The firm's Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Vikiru Monday said that negotiations are at an advanced stage to strike fresh repayment terms in the next two ...

It has an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) –a global benchmark— plus a 4.15 percent margin. They (loans) are the equivalent of Sh6 billion,” Mr Vikiru said yesterday. The other two are a Sh4.77 billion facility owed to the Rand Merchant Bank of South Africa and Sh2.21 billion to Equity Bank. “In the short term, we are refinancing commercial debt that is on foreign currency, we are closing in on that but there are approvals that we need to obtain, like from the Ministry of Energy.” The move to renegotiate the terms of the loans comes amid a forex crisis that has hit the economy and ballooned Kenya Power’s commercial foreign debt by at least Sh2 billion since the start of the year. Kenya Power is negotiating repayment terms of two dollar-denominated loans estimated at Sh6 billion in a bid to ease the increasing headache of debt servicing amid the weakening of the local currency.

The partnership will include millets production, transfer of technology and seeds and capacity building programmes.

With that, we will create awareness about millets as a staple food and supplement maize." “There are many counties that have sufficient land required to grow millet in Marsabit, the lowlands of counties in Nyanza, Western and Eastern. And the growing of millet does not require much. This translates to a 43 per cent increase of people facing high levels of food insecurity compared to the same period last year. “Millets do not require too much water to grow as well as chemicals and fertilisers. Indian High Commissioner Namgya Khampa said her government sees millets as an important contributor to the food security and nutrition.

"With this delivery in a few days, that one expectant mother in Turkana or Tana River will have food on her plate. In a few days, that one lactating mother ...

He described the shipment as a "shot in the arm" to help the 5.4 million Kenyans facing starvation. The donation has been financed by several countries including Norway, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. The programme has delivered more than 140,000 tonnes of wheat to needy African Nations since November 2022.

The donation is part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 'Grain from Ukraine' (GfU) humanitarian programme. The fifth maize shipment from Ukraine was ...

“This shipment to Kenya cements our ongoing commitment to tackling forced famine across Africa’s most vulnerable nations. “Several countries across Africa, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Somalia, are facing the worst food crisis seen in 40 years. The fifth maize shipment from Ukraine was received on Monday by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, together with Dr Christopher Fomunyoh, member of the International Coordination Group for the Prevention of Hunger (ICGPH), and Ambassadors from the donor countries to the programme.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested and then released for participating in protests in Kenya's ...

They retreated to parliament buildings where they announced that protests would continue through the afternoon. They are also blaming Ruto’s administration for the rising cost of living. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police.

KenGen acting Managing Director Abraham Serem when he appeared before senate's Energy committee on Monday, March 20, 2023. Image: JULIUS OTIENO.

“Is the company still repaying that loan? The committee is inquiring into the causes of the high cost of electricity that has been blamed for the high cost of living. Kenya power procures the balance of electricity from independent power producers that have been selling their commodity at exorbitant prices thus the high cost of electricity. - Appearing before the senate’s energy committee, Serem said that exclusive of power from them would significantly reduce the cost of electricity. Appearing before the senate’s energy committee, KenGen’s acting managing director Abraham Serem said that exclusive power from them would significantly reduce the cost of electricity. - KenGen has lifted the lid on how Kenya power can reduce the cost of the skyrocketed electricity.

The briefing will take place at Parliament. Sonko's case. The case in which Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko sued Azimio leader Raila Odinga for declaring ...

The briefing will be at Parliament. Kenya Kwanza leaders to address the press on Azimio's street maandamano that was witnessed on Monday. • Kenya Kwanza leaders to address the press on Azimio's street maandamano that was witnessed on Monday.

People run for cover after police threw tear gas at protestors in Nairobi, Kenya on January 20, 2023. Opposition leader Raila Odinga had called the protests ...

"The students lit bonfires and barricaded Kisumu-Busia road using stones," the police report said. A police report says the rowdy students vandalised at least 10 houses at the Maseno police line. Police said protestors, who included students, had invaded Maseno police line during the demonstrations, prompting the officers to use live bullets to disperse the rowdy youths.

"William Mayange, a third-year student, was hit on the neck. He was rushed to Coptic Hospital where was pronounced dead on arrival," police said.

"We are here trying to fight for our rights. Where are the jobs for the youth they promised? The people defied all that. "William Mayange, a third-year student, was hit on the neck. "There was prior intimidation reinforced by overwhelming police presence. Where is the cheap maize flour they promised?

A university student in Kenya was killed and six police officers injured in protests on Monday against President William Ruto's government over high living ...

At least four members of parliament were arrested during the protests. Odinga, 78, cited the high cost of staples such as maize flour, which have kept inflation high, in calling for protests. A spokesperson for Kenya's National Police Service was not immediately available for comment.

A group of 43 Facebook moderators fired in January have announced they are filing a lawsuit in Kenya against the social network's parent company Meta for, ...

Overnight, these moderators doing critical work for East and Southern Africa have lost their jobs," the statement said. "43 moderators at Facebook's moderation center in Nairobi are filing a lawsuit against the social media company and its contractors for firing the entire workforce - and for blacklisting all the fired workers," the statement continued. A group of 43 Facebook moderators fired in January have announced they are filing a lawsuit in Kenya against the social network's parent company Meta for, among other things, "unlawful dismissal," according to a statement released Monday.

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for weekly protests against President William Ruto's government after his supporters on Monday fought ...

That is what we believe will change the continent, and that is what we report on. He had earlier tried to access the Central Business District but the police blocked his way. We believe that Africa is poorly represented, and badly under-estimated. “I will ensure the country is governed by the rule of law and nothing extra-legal will be part of what we do as a nation,” said Ruto. He also accused the police of provoking those who came out to demonstrate and banning what he termed as peaceful protest, which he had termed a ‘Date with Destiny’. Raila had told supporters to gather in the city centre and march to State House.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's convoy teargassed at 5th Avenue Eastleigh during mass action on Monday, March 20, 2023. Image: ENOS TECHE.

Raila claimed in a tweet he later deleted that Winnie's vehicle was shot at, but this could not be substantiated. Ruto and his team should be ashamed of themselves," he added. Kisumu City had protests 1/9 areas. Nairobi had protests in only 3/ 38 areas. Kisumu City had protests in 1/9 areas. Nairobi had protested in only 3/ 38 areas.

Police officers block protestors in Kibera, Nairobi on March 20,2023 during demonstrations called by Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Odinga challenged the outcome at the Supreme Court, a case that he lost on grounds of insufficient evidence. Busia’s main market, which handles the bulk of cereals destined for East and Central Africa, was equally affected, according to Wilson Bugembe, a trader. We cannot [interfere in] their internal affairs but we must pray to God that whatever happens there doesn’t affect us,” he said. He advised that the government of President Yoweri Museveni to lobby the East African Parliament and diplomats to intervene in the situation before it gets out of hand. Other countries that depend on Nairobi for imports are Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi and South Sudan. The riots that disrupted business in the capital Nairobi, parts of Rift Valley and western Kenya hit movement of goods on the Northern Corridor, which links Kenya to the rest of Eastern Africa.

Senators have turned the heat on Kenya Power accusing the utility firm of opaqueness in the management of the prepaid meter system.

Senators have turned the heat on Kenya Power accusing the utility firm of opaqueness in the management of the prepaid meter system. - Senators turned the heat on the Kenya Power accusing the utility firm of opaqueness in the management of the prepaid meter system. - The lawmakers on Tuesday claimed that Kenya Power is not transparent in the issuance of prepaid meters across the country.

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday vowed no let-up in his protest campaign against the government, after a day of violent demonstrations that ...

"We will push on until the cost of food, fuel, electricity come down." The Independent Policing Oversight Authority said in a statement Tuesday that the police "had largely operated with restraint and within the confines of the law". Police had also announced Monday that a university student was killed in the western town of Maseno after officers fired live rounds during "skirmishes" with protesters who were "pelting stones".

Kenyans and Ugandans at the border share several resources, including water sources, grazing areas and farms.

I am wondering how I will be walking for over three kilometers through immigration point to check on my wives and children who are across the two borders.” But Mr Karani, who is a resident of Sofia, which is one of the Villages lying at the border, said the closure is a “tall order” to him and other residents who have families in both Kenya and Uganda. Mr Ruto said human trafficking, especially of aliens, through the porous borders, was putting the security of Kenyans on edge, directing that all people crossing the borders must pass through the one stop border point for purposes of promoting sanity at the border. Mr Ruto Kipchumba, the Busia-Kenya County Commissioner, explained why they had deployed a multi-sectoral team of security personnel along all the porous border routes. Mr Karani, who was found at one of his homes on the Ugandan side of the border, said he has greatly been affected by the development because he would easily move across and check on his two families. Mr Emmanuel Karani, 55, has two wives across the border in Kenya and another wife on the Ugandan side of the border; however, he is one of the many residents in Busia who have been affected after Kenya closed all porous routes.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police said Tuesday that one person died, 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in ...

A university student was killed in western Kenya after police used live bullets because they had run out of rubber bullets, according to a police report. Kenya’s deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, said the country lost about 2 billion Kenya shillings ($15 million) because of Monday’s protests. The government is insisting that Monday’s protests were illegal since permission was denied to hold them.

Masinga MP Joshua Mbithi has said that there can never be peaceful demonstrations in Kenya since most people are unemployed. Speaking in an interview with ...

“You protect a harmless person. Then they can be protected,” Mbithi said. They are just idle and also they are for hire.”

The protests are the first major outbreak of political violence in Kenya since Ruto became president in August 2022.

They were released on bail and will appear in court on Thursday to answer charges of unlawful assembly, their lawyer, Danstan Omari, told Reuters. Police fired tear gas and water cannon, including at Odinga’s convoy as he addressed supporters from the sunroof of his car. Some lit fires in the streets and threw rocks at police.

“As a consequence of the ratification of treaties, Kenyans who run afoul of the law in the two nations can be extradited for the purpose of carrying out ...

The new arrangement means the two sides can also exchange prisoners jailed on their territories or fly suspects from their territories to be charged in another. It argued the move is to prevent base erosion and profit shifting, a practice where companies declare higher profits in jurisdictions with lower tax demands. And while no extradition agreement existed, the group had first to be charged in Kenya before being deported.

One person died and 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga on ...

The government is insisting that Monday's protests were illegal since permission was denied to hold them. Kenya's deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, said the country lost about 2 billion Kenya shillings ($15 million) because of Monday's protests. A university student was killed in western Kenya after police used live bullets because they had run out of rubber bullets, according to a police report.

Moses Kuria meets UK Ministers to increase trade in the first meeting of its kind under the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family bank Limited (FBL) in Kenya.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family bank Limited (FBL) in Kenya. The bank is leveraging on the successful adoption of the universal banking model. The Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). There is therefore an urgent need for financing to reenergize Africa’s trade, which requires more participation of institutions like the African Development Bank”. FBL will use the short-term trade facility to complement the Line of Credit and provide shorter term trade loans along value chains of SMEs and local corporate businesses. It will allow FBL to play a significant role in providing funding as is necessary for the post COVID-19 economic recovery of Kenya.

The agreement supports Kenya to grow its economy whilst providing UK businesses with increased trade opportunities.

UK-Kenya bilateral trade is already worth Sh167 billion (£1.1bn) per annum, with the capacity for significant growth. They discussed the progress made on the £3.5 billion of green investment deals which UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President William Ruto agreed to fast-track at COP27. - They discussed the progress made on the £3.5 billion of green investment deals which UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President William Ruto agreed to fast-track at COP27.

President William Ruto's mission to revitalise Kenya's economy is faced with global headwinds and a forceful political opposition.

will be needed, Lucie Villa, vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s Investors Service, tells The Africa Report.](https://www.theafricareport.com/294260/nigeria-policy-delays-create-medium-term-debt-restructuring-risk-says-moodys/)

The government through the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) is importing a range of household foodstuffs under a Sh24 billion programme.

Cooking oil is expected to dock at the Port of Mombasa mid-this month. KNTC has facilitated the branded packaging artworks for all its suppliers to use. The RRP price will be managed by supply and demand forces. KNTC is counting on an e-commerce platform to help it manage last-mile delivery. How will KNTC ensure that the goods are in stock in the selected shops? The e-commerce platform that KNTC has tapped will ensure compliance and enforcement of the Recommended Retail Price (RRP), with any breach in the selling price detected in real-time.

"We are not looking back; we will not be intimidated. No retreat, no surrender," Raila Odinga said Tuesday (Mar.21). Kenya's deputy president, urged Odinga ...

Kenya’s deputy president said the country lost about $15 millio because of Monday’s banned protests. No retreat, no surrender," he exlciamed. 21) continue with a campaign of nationwide protests.