Today is D-Day, and opposition leader Raila Odinga said he would not back down, and the maandamano (demonstrations) will continue. “We cannot be intimidated ...
[March 20, 2023] [March 19, 2023] Ruto has also warned that any destruction of property during the protests will be dealt with severely. [March 18, 2023] I want to tell them that I fought for the second liberation in this country with the likes of Kenneth Matiba. I have been fighting for democracy and was put in detention for eight years when some of them were still breastfeeding,” Mr Odinga said during his Kiambu County tour where he visited Ruaka – Kiambu- Kirigiti – Ruai – Githurai.
In March 2018, a historic moment occurred in Kenya's political landscape. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta shook hands with opposition leader Raila Odinga, ...
The move was made following a decision by the party’s Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Kenyatta. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta shook hands with opposition leader Raila Odinga, ending a long-standing rivalry that had caused political violence and civil unrest in the country. Also read: However, the handshake also saw changes in the government that left President Ruto and his allies criticizing the move and paying the ultimate price.
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance politicians, led by opposition leader Raila Odinga, are set to take to the streets in what they term will be a peaceful ...
7AM: Images emerge online showing deserted Nairobi Central Business District streets, and several businesses shut down as law enforcement pours into the streets to beef up security. He also calls on Kenyans to awaken and fight against bloodthirsty regimes as a people whose destiny cannot be intimidated by threats and intimidation. Also read:
Azimio La Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga had declared Monday, March 20 a public holiday and rallied Kenyans to join the opposition in a march against ...
The confrontation saw police officers retreat for a while. [“Recommended for you”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/recommended/) and enjoy! [Kenya](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/tags/siasa-za-kenya/) National Archives and streets leading to the KICC remained closed for the better part of the day. [Nairobi](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/tags/habari-za-kaunti-ya-nairobi/) counties saw the police and protestors engaged in running battles. [closed their shops in fear](https://www.tuko.co.ke/business-economy/498811-maandamano-nairobi-cbd-businesses-close-chaos-erupts-azimio-supporters-police/) of ongoing protests. [Kevin Tunoi](https://www.tuko.co.ke/authors/kevin-tunoi/)
Maandamano Monday is currently the trending topic of the day as the country's official opposition has decided this.
And be sure to like our [Facebook page](https://www.instagram.com/ghaflakenya/). Maandamano Monday would have meant most of these political aspirants have a platform to speak on issues affecting Kenya. That means we would have the most informed conversations but we are faced with silence. Or perhaps they are afraid of being victimized and sidelined by the sitting government which has shown an interest in cozying up to influencers. The often mouthy bunch of Instagram influencers and other celebrities have chosen to exercise their silence. [Ozymandias](https://www.ghafla.com/ke/author/ozymandias/)
Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo and County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto among other leaders. Image: MAUREEN KINYANJUI. Isiolo leaders have now ...
Jubilee reaped major victories in Isiolo with Guyo becoming governor, Fatuma Dullo winning the senatorial contest and Mumina Bonaya the Woman Rep race. Baada ya uchaguzi serikali ya Mheshimiwa Rais William Ruto ndio ilichukua usukani," Qoto added. "Time for politics is over and we closed the chapter in August 2022.
Kenyans online have were moved by a sweet photo of a police officer walking a little schoolgirl in uniform in the empty street of Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi ...
Not many would have done that, and I took that as a positive," he said. "Sometimes parents b serious. "My friend Sam captured this photo along Luthuli Avenue. [security](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/kenya-security/) as she went to school. [Raila Odinga](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/raila-odinga-news/). [John Green](https://www.tuko.co.ke/authors/john-green/)
Controversial blogger Dennis Itumbi has told court his life is in danger. Itumbi, who was recently nominated as ICT Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) by ...
In the case, Itumbi was found with a case to answer together with his co-accused person Samwel Gateri in September 2021. The CCTV of La Mada Hotel was also expected to be played in court to show those who attended the meeting. Lawyer Katwa Kigen who is defending Itumbi in the case in which he is accused of forging a letter alleging former top government officials wanted to kill the then Deputy President William Ruto who is now Kenya’s fifth President told Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi that Itumbi was apprehensive following intelligence reports relayed to him by security agents.
Muhindi Mweusi Supermarket in Tasia, Embakasi has been closed down after protesters looted the retailer on Monday, March 20. Goods worth KSh 15m were lost.
Every Monday we shall protest. [“See First”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/377171-to-loyal-readers-how-latest-tuko-news-facebook-news-feed.html) under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed [Business Leaders of the Year 2022](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/business-leaders-year-2022/) [holding weekly demonstrations ](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/498876-raila-odinga-announces-protests-monday-vita-imeanza/)until the government meets their demands. [Raila](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/siasa/457981-magazeti-ya-kenya-juni-13-raila-bado-anamchapa-dp-ruto-mbio-za-kuelekea-ikulu/) said there were enough reasons [to revolt against President William Ruto's government.](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/498762-demonstrations-kenya-live-updates-raila-odingas-anti-government-monday-demos/) [Raila Odinga](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/raila-odinga-news/), some shops and retailers were vandalised and looted in Nairobi and Kisumu. [vandalised and looted Pistop Dala in Kisumu](https://www.tuko.co.ke/business-economy/498968-gidi-gidi-condemns-attack-pitstop-dala-advises-kisumu-youths-invest-destroying-businesses/), making away with goods of unknown value. [Kenya](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/tags/siasa-za-kenya/) Coalition Party protests over the high cost of living came at a cost on Monday, March 20. [Japhet Ruto](https://www.tuko.co.ke/authors/japhet-ruto/) - The retailer's operations manager Peter Maguli said a group of youth approached the shop armed with stones and machetes - Among the retailers that lost goods worth millions was Muhindi Mweusi Supermarket in Tasia, Embakasi, Nairobi county - During the demonstrations led by former prime minister Raila Odinga, some shops and retailers were vandalised and looted in Nairobi and Kisumu