By KPC Reporter A yellowing letter sent to President Daniel arap Moi on July 30, 1990, captures a defining moment in Kenya’s struggle for democracy. Yet more than three decades later, the concerns expressed in that correspondence remain strikingly relevant, highlighting both the progress the country has made and the challenges that continue to test […]

By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira Town remained calm and largely unaffected on Monday as businesses, transport services and public institutions continued operating normally despite calls for Saba Saba demonstrations in various parts of the country. A spot check across the town showed traders opening their shops early, public service vehicles operating on schedule and residents going […]

By Monica Nashon People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has called on Kenyans to remain vigilant in safeguarding the Constitution and exercising their democratic rights peacefully. Speaking during the opening of the party’s Kisii County branch office on Saba Saba Day, Karua said the annual commemoration serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made […]

By Faith Nyabuto  Various leaders have  condemned the excessive use of force by police during the recent Saba Saba protests, which claimed as many as thirty  lives. During the protests on Monday, peaceful demonstrators were met with live bullets and brutal beatings across the country. On Wednesday , law enforces were rebuked for failing to uphold their […]

By Francis Orina A police patrol base was set on fire in Nyamira North after a 19-year-old resident was shot dead on Tuesday. Brian Arisa was reportedly shot dead by a police officer during demonstrations over the region’s deteriorating road infrastructure. The incident, which occurred amid nationwide unrest marking the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba, […]

  By KPC Reporter The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Party has condemned the arrest and secretive detention of Gitonga Mukunji, Member of Parliament (MP) for Manyatta, during the SabaSaba protests on Monday. According to the party, Mukunji was apprehended around 3:00 PM in the Mang’u area while driving his vehicle. He was initially booked at […]

By Samuel Wachira There’s no denying that July 7th is etched into Kenya’s political memory as the spark that ignited the push for multiparty democracy. Indeed, Saba Saba is both a memorial and a mirror, reflecting Kenya’s ongoing struggle for justice, equity, and accountable governance. But long before it became a rallying cry for political […]

By KPC Reporter The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has issued a stern call to the government to respect and uphold the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. NCCK statement on Sunday came as Kenyans prepared to mark the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests on Monday. NCCK Chairman Rev. Dr. Elias […]