Kenya’s Ruto offers to meet leader of opposition protests
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenya’s Ruto offers to meet leader of opposition protests

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused police of using violence against demonstrators. Kenyan President William Ruto has said he is ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga “anytime” after months of anti-government protests that have sparked international alarm and calls for dialogue. “As you have always known, am available to meet one on one with you anytime at your convenience,” Ruto said in a post addressing Odinga on Twitter. In a statement late on Monday, the coalition asked “Kenyans to come out and light candles and lay flowers, preferably white, in remembrance of and respect for the victims.” Odinga’s team had called for another round of demonstrations on Wednesday but said they were changing tack to hold “solidarity parades and vigil for victims of police brutality”. Rights groups including Amnesty International last week denounced “repression” by police and said they had evidence of 27 “extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions” in July alone.

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Kenyan lawmaker among dozens arrested during anti-abduction protests
1 week, 4 days ago

Kenyan lawmaker among dozens arrested during anti-abduction protests

CNN  

CNN — Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Kenya during nationwide clashes between police and demonstrators, according to rights groups, as anger swells over a wave of alleged abductions of government critics. Over the weekend, Kenyan President William Ruto promised to put an end to the abductions – an apparent climbdown from the leader who initially called the disappearances …

Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Police in Kenya’s capital hurled tear gas Thursday to break up anti-tax protesters who continued to gather despite President William Ruto’s repudiation of unpopular tax legislation that prompted deadly unrest earlier in the week. Protesters who continued gather Thursday said they still don’t trust Ruto despite him sending the finance bill back to parliament with a vow …

Kenya opposition leader Odinga dismisses President Ruto’s offer to meet
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenya opposition leader Odinga dismisses President Ruto’s offer to meet

Al Jazeera  

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has dismissed President William Ruto’s invitation to hold talks over anti-government protests, saying the president’s offer was “not serious at all”. Ruto said on social media on Tuesday that he was willing to meet Odinga “anytime” following weeks of protests against the rising cost of living and the introduction of new taxes. But the head …

Opposition in Kenya gathers evidence of 'police atrocities' against protesters to take to the ICC
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition in Kenya gathers evidence of 'police atrocities' against protesters to take to the ICC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Opposition parties in Kenya said on Tuesday they are filing …

Opposition in Kenya gathers evidence of ‘police atrocities’ against protesters to take to the ICC
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition in Kenya gathers evidence of ‘police atrocities’ against protesters to take to the ICC

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Opposition parties in Kenya said on Tuesday they are filing charges against the government for “police atrocities” that left 30 people dead at the International Criminal Court in the wake of protests against the rising cost of living and the levying of new taxes. Opposition coalition leader Raila Odinga called for a press conference in the capital, …

What’s behind the Kenya protests?
1 year, 5 months ago

What’s behind the Kenya protests?

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have taken to the streets in Kenya to decry the end of subsidies and rising taxes as the country’s debt crisis looms. These protests were called for by the opposition parties, including former presidential candidate Raila Odinga. Odinga’s followers believe last year’s election was rigged against him, furthering mistrust in the current government led by President William Ruto. In …

Kenya’s opposition set for second day of tax-hike protests
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenya’s opposition set for second day of tax-hike protests

Al Jazeera  

The Wednesday-to-Friday demonstrations are the third round of protests that the opposition has called for this month. Kenya’s opposition is due to protest for a second day on Thursday over the high cost of living and tax hikes after police clashed with demonstrators and arrested at least 300 people on Wednesday. Local newspaper The Nation reported that Odinga’s Azimio opposition …

Kenya’s Ruto says tax-hike protests will not be permitted
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenya’s Ruto says tax-hike protests will not be permitted

Al Jazeera  

President says he ‘cannot accept anarchy’ as opposition calls for three more days of demonstrations starting on Wednesday. Kenyan President William Ruto says the government will not allow planned opposition protests to take place next week after two rounds of deadly demonstrations. More than 300 people were arrested in the aftermath of this week’s rallies, but the party of the …

More than 300 including lawmaker arrested after Kenya protests
1 year, 5 months ago

More than 300 including lawmaker arrested after Kenya protests

Al Jazeera  

Police criticised for heavy-handed response to deadly protests, but interior minister says authorities will not tolerate ‘acts of lawlessness’. More than 300 people including an opposition lawmaker have been arrested following violent anti-government protests in major Kenyan cities that left several people dead, according to officials. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for civil disobedience and weekly nationwide demonstrations against …

Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Two weeks of protests against the high cost of living and alleged electoral rigging have been paused for bipartisan dialogue. Nairobi, Kenya – On Sunday evening, Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga suspended biweekly nationwide protests over soaring living costs and the alleged rigging of the 2022 presidential election, to allow for dialogue with the government. Thousands of Kenyans heeded the …

Kenyan Opposition leader Raila Odinga calls off anti-government protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenyan Opposition leader Raila Odinga calls off anti-government protests

The Hindu  

Kenyan Opposition leader Raila Odinga on April 3 called for a temporary halt to anti-government protests after President William Ruto urged his opponents to negotiate with him. In a move to halt brewing disenchantment, Mr. Ruto said he wants to hold talks with opponents to discuss how members of Kenya's electoral commission are chosen. Mr. Odinga said the Opposition would …

Kenya’s Raila Odinga suspends anti-government protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya’s Raila Odinga suspends anti-government protests

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after President William Ruto called for dialogue to work through opposition’s concerns about the electoral process. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off anti-government protests scheduled for Monday, saying he was ready for negotiations following an appeal from President William Ruto. The opposition leader, who has disputed Ruto’s victory in 2022, said he saw the president’s statement …

Kenya’s opposition calls off anti-government protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya’s opposition calls off anti-government protests

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday called for a temporary halt to anti-government protests after President William Ruto urged his opponents to negotiate with him. In a move to halt brewing disenchantment, Ruto said he wants to hold talks with opponents to discuss how members of Kenya’s electoral commission are chosen. Last week’s protests were violent …

Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has led thousands of protesters in a third round of anti-government demonstrations on Thursday as the government warned that no more violent protests would be tolerated. Odinga says the protests will only stop after the government lowers the cost of basic food items and allows access to the 2022 election results from …

Kenya police on alert before expected opposition protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya police on alert before expected opposition protests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Police chief Japheth Koome insists that Monday’s protests are …

Police fire tear gas as anti-government protests erupt in Kenya despite ban
1 year, 9 months ago

Police fire tear gas as anti-government protests erupt in Kenya despite ban

Firstpost  

Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged people to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday, even after protests a week ago turned violent and paralysed parts of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya: Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protests on Monday over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed demonstrations would go ahead despite a police ban. …

Kenyan opposition leader Odinga says protests on despite police ban
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenyan opposition leader Odinga says protests on despite police ban

Al Jazeera  

Odinga has called for indefinite twice-weekly protests, citing the high cost of living and accusing President Ruto of electoral malpractice. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says protests against President William Ruto’s government over the high cost of living would go ahead as scheduled despite a police ban. In a Twitter post, Odinga called for protests on Monday and Thursday, hours …

Kenya says 238 arrested in day of violent protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenya says 238 arrested in day of violent protests

The Hindu  

Kenyan police said on March 21, 2023, they had arrested 238 people during violent protests over the cost of living which also saw 31 police officers injured. It was the worst violence in the East African nation since Mr. Ruto took office six months ago after narrowly beating Mr. Odinga in an election his rival claims was “stolen”. “What the …

Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested and then released for participating in protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in which opposition supporters demanded the resignation of President William Ruto. Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined thousands of demonstrators and announced weekly demonstrations until the president resigns or the cost of living goes down. Opposition …

Kenyan police fire tear gas, arrest opposition figures at protest
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenyan police fire tear gas, arrest opposition figures at protest

Al Jazeera  

The nationwide protests are against the rising cost of living in Kenya and the election victory of President William Ruto. The Kenyan police have used tear gas and arrested several senior opposition politicians as hundreds of people protested against President William Ruto, the high cost of living and claims of cheating in last year’s election. Veteran political figure Raila Odinga, …

Kenya’s President Kenyatta backs his former rival Odinga in polls
2 years, 9 months ago

Kenya’s President Kenyatta backs his former rival Odinga in polls

Al Jazeera  

The move comes weeks after the two leaders’ parties joined forces ahead of a general election in August. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has endorsed his former archrival for the country’s top job, weeks after their parties joined forces ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in August. “We have chosen Raila Odinga, without any opposition, to be the fifth president of …

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