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Topic: Protests

After protests, Turkana county pledges renovation of dilapidated dispensary

By Rashid Lorogoi   2026-07-12 12:52:46

Residents of Kibish Ward in Turkana North staged protests over the deplorable condition of Lokamarinyang dispensary, forcing county health officials to respond to long-standing concerns.

Court orders disclosure of duty-free rice imports amid farmers' protests

By Joackim Bwana   2026-07-09 19:15:20

The High Court in Kisumu has ordered the government to make public details of the duty-free importation of 490,000 metric tonnes of Grade 1 milled white rice amidst protests from rice farmers.

"Schools Remain Partially Closed as Fear of Saba Saba Protests Disrupt Learning"

By Gentrix Osano   2026-07-07 19:54:55

Learning was disrupted in several schools across Nairobi on Tuesday as parents kept children at home or rushed to pick them up over fear of possible disruptions.

Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protests

By AFP   2026-07-06 09:50:33

Some Tanzanians had hoped to protest against repression, but fear of government threats and traumatic memories of mass killings during last October's election mean unrest is unlikely.

Ghana demands justice as citizen killed in South Africa protests

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-07-02 14:16:52

Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of one of its nationals during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

Number of fatalities in Mathare protests now rises to two people

By Pkemoi Ngénoh   2026-07-01 20:27:29

One more person was reported dead on Tuesday following fierce protests in the larger Mathare and Kiamaiko area bringing the number of fatalities to two.