Arrest of Kilifi South MP during Azimio demos

Aug 14, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor

On 19th July 2023, Azimio La Umoja Alliance held national demos that ran across the country. In Mtwapa, the Kilifi South MP, Chonga was arrested along with other local politicians for allegedly taking part in what the police termed as an ‘illegal protest’....

Saba Saba Protests in Nairobi

Jul 11, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor

On 7th July 2023, Kenyans commemorated the 33rd Saba Saba day by going to the streets to protest against the high cost of living as well as the over-taxation of citizens brought about by the newly passed Finance Bill. The protests begun in a peaceful manner along the...