Kenya Erupts in Violent Protests Over Controversial Finance Bill

Summary: Violent protests in Kenya resulted in the Parliament building being breached and set on fire by demonstrators opposing the Finance Bill. The Finance Bill, proposing new taxes amidst economic hardships, faced significant public backlash. President Ruto’s support of the bill, aimed at addressing public debt, has intensified public discontent and accusations of neglecting domestic…

SENATOR OKIYA OMTATAH OBJECTS TO BUSIA STADIUM RELOCATION

Busia senator Okiya Omtata has objected to a proposed relocation of Busia Stadium to the Busia Agricultural Training Centre  grounds. Through a letter dated October 16, Omtatah faults the county’s chief officer for Youth, Sports and Gender, Saviour  Panyako for not inviting public participation on the matter as accorded by the constitution. Omtatah says Panyako’s…

TERMINATE THE BIPARTISAN TALKS NDINDI NYORO SAYS

Ndindi Nyoro says the first order of business when bipartisan talks resume this week should be to terminate them. According to the Kiharu MP, the ongoing discussions between the Kenya Kwanza administration and the Azimio Opposition, are a futile use of time. Nyoro says Kenyans already voted last year to select their preferred leaders, so…

LSK MOVE TO STOP COLLECTION OF NEW TAXES

The Law Society of Kenya has moved to court to challenge the constitutionality of the Finance Act 2023 and wants the government stopped from implementing it. The lawyer’s association has also stated that the new taxes will hit Kenyan employers hard amid rising unemployment. In a certificate filed under urgency, the society through lawyer Noel…

PRESIDENTIAL DUTIES

On his presidential  duties ,president Dr. William Ruto  is expected to visit  two counties amid the ongoing day two Azimio protests. Isiolo  county. In Meru, Buuri sub-county Yesterday the president was in Bomet  and  Narok  delivering the Kenya Kwanza development projects. Today in Meru, the President will visit Tutua- Ruiri Rwarera Ward in Buuri sub-county…