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Kenya's Truphena Muthoni to make history again with 72-hour tree hug in the Amazon rainforest

She’s now preparing for her most ambitious challenge yet: a 72-hour tree-hugging endurance act deep in the Amazon rainforest, ahead of COP30 in Brazil. She will hug a 300-year-old Samaúma tree.

Popular Tiktoker Kakan Maiyo arrested for allegedly inciting violence against police, DCI says

In the viral video, several officers could be seen bundling the businessman who relentlessly asked them to relax since he was not resisting.

PHOTOS: Boniface Kariuki's memorial service conducted without his body, attended by handful

Boniface Kariuki was mourned in a powerful memorial at All Saints Cathedral, where his death by police brutality sparked emotional tributes and renewed calls to end extra-judicial killings.

'Don't kill them, shoot them in the leg,' Ruto breaks silence on Saba Saba protests

President Ruto condemned violent protests, warned against attempts to overthrow the government, and defended his administration’s efforts to tackle youth unemployment.

Video shows police dragging injured man into station, assaulting bystander during Saba Saba protests

A viral video showing police brutally assaulting two unarmed men during the Saba Saba protests has sparked national outrage and calls for accountability.

Doctors condemn goon attack on Kitengela hospital during Saba Saba protests, demand action

KOGS has condemned the armed invasion of Kitengela Hospital during the Saba Saba protests, calling it inhumane and urging government action to protect healthcare access.

VIDEO: Police drag man from car, clobber him during Saba Saba protests

Disturbing videos from the Saba Saba protests show police using excessive force against unarmed civilians, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability over alleged brutality.

Larry Madowo says Kenyan leader offered goons Sh100k to attack him during Saba Saba protests

Larry Madowo claims a Kenyan leader offered goons Sh100,000 to attack him and destroy CNN’s equipment during the Saba Saba protests.

Police caught on camera threatening protesters during Saba Saba: "Niko na ruhusa kukuua!"

A viral video from the Saba Saba protests shows police officers threatening to kill peaceful demonstrators, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for accountability.

Calls for fresh protests flood social media after Saba Saba demos

Hashtags including #TuesdayIsTuesday, #OccupyUntilVictory and #SabaSaba2025 trended on X throughout the day, with many users declaring Tuesday an unofficial public holiday.

Photos: Saba Saba 35th anniversary

Two people were shot dead in Kangemi as anti-riot police moved in to disperse protestors who had lit bonfires and were chanting slogans in the area.

Revealed: Why Raila did not attend Albert Ojwang's burial

A family member of slain teacher Albert Ojwang yesterday revealed that ODM leader Raila Odinga was advised not to attend his burial in Homa Bay because mourners were enraged.

Kenyans angry as roadblocks paralyse movement on Saba Saba day

Kenyans on social media expressed their opinions regarding the lockdown by police officers.

Nairobi gripped by tension as Saba Saba protests trigger roadblocks, business closures

Police erected roadblocks and barricades across major routes into the Central Business District (CBD) as early as 4:00 a.m., leaving thousands of commuters stranded

Outrage after police allegedly block hundreds of youth traveling to Nairobi from Diani

Police in Kenya allegedly blocked hundreds of young people from traveling back to Nairobi from Diani, Mombasa County, over fears they would participate in the July 7 Saba Saba protests

VIDEO: Runners chant 'Wantam!' during annual Nairobi City Marathon

The Nairobi City Marathon turned political as runners chanted the viral protest slogan “Wantam,” signaling growing public discontent ahead of the Saba Saba demonstrations.

Prison warder hurls teargas in Kericho hotel after being denied entry

The prison officer demanded to access the hotel through its rear gate, but his request was denied.

Muslim clerics ask Ruto to build mosque at State House in push for inclusivity

Led by Sheikh Abu Qatada, the clerics insisted their call was not rooted in division, but in a shared vision of fairness and unity.

Babu Owino steals show at Albert Ojwang's burial as Gen Z demand he addresses them

Babu Owino electrified the youthful crowd, most of them students from higher learning institutions, with a familiar rallying cry "Comrades power."

Lauren Sanchez's designer wedding gown stolen during wedding to billionaire Jeff Bezos

Who would probably gatecrash Jeff Bezos’ $50-million wedding in Venice to steal one of her wife’s wedding dresses? Lauren Sanchez’s wedding dresses was stolen