Nov 23, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
On 7th July 2021, police in Nairobi arrested dozens of protestors calling for an end to police brutality and an end to the curfew put in place to curb COVID-19, during the annual Saba Saba protest that takes place every 7th July. Police officers dispersed the protest...
Nov 10, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
Ten GSU officers are facing murder charges following the killings of four citizens in Masimba, Kajiado County. The officers, including their commander, are set to be arraigned in court for the fatal shooting of demonstrators at Masimba area on 2 June 2022. The...
Apr 23, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
On 23rd April 2022, the Wiper party held its primary elections for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats in Athi River, Machakos County. Residents protested the results claiming they were rigged. Protestors gathered outside the polling station, and some threw...
Apr 19, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
In a related protest, on 19th April 2022, Mombasa citizens held the “NjaaRevolution” (translated to ‘hunger revolution’), protesting the high cost of living. Protestors demanded the government to suspend Value-added tax (VAT) and Pay as you earn (PAYE). Police...
Apr 7, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
On 7th April 2022, police officers arrested and beat human rights defender Julius Kamau, for protesting the high cost of living outside the Treasury building. Kamau stood holding a banner reading “lower food prices”, as part of the “NjaaRevolution” protests that began...
Feb 4, 2022 | Civic Space Monitor
On 4th February 2022, the Magistrates’ Court in Mombasa found six activists guilty of gathering illegally and failing to maintain physical distances in a public place during a demonstration where they were protesting against the misappropriation of COVID-19 funds and...
