President William Ruto has reaffirmed his control over his administration, stating that the challenges faced are not setbacks but valuable lessons. Eko Hot Blog gathered that he promised to be a more effective leader, drawing from these experiences. Speaking in Nyandarua County during his first church service since the anti-government protests began, President Ruto said, … Read more
Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 individuals accused of masquerading as protesters and allegedly engaging in criminal activities during anti-government rallies. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement made it known that 204 suspects were arrested in Nairobi, the capital, and another 68 in other parts of the country. “Security forces across the country … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kenya witnessed a tragic escalation in violence on Tuesday as protests against proposed tax increases turned deadly, leaving five people dead and scores injured. According to local NGOs. The unrest culminated in demonstrators storming the parliament compound in Nairobi, prompting a robust response from security forces. In response to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man died during mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes in the Kenyan capital. According to a statement from the police on Friday, the protests which took place on Thursday left 200 people injured. A police watchdog is investigating allegations that the man was shot by police during Thursday’s demonstrations … Read more