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Saudi Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Death toll from Kenya's latest anti-government protest surges to 31
NAIROBI — The death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, the state-funded human rights commission said on Tuesday. It marks the highest single-day toll since demonstrations began earlier this year. Over 50 people have reportedly been killed over the past two weeks. A further 107 people were injured and more than 500 arrested amid widespread destruction to property, including supermarkets. The arrest figure largely matched with that issued by Kenyan police. The death toll did not specify whether security forces were included. The protests are led by youth and civil society groups and have rocked Kenya for weeks. Driven by anger over police brutality, alleged government corruption and a rising cost of living, many demonstrators have called for the resignation of Kenyan President William Ruto. Ruto has not commented on Monday's violence or the rising death toll. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged Kenyan authorities to address the root causes of the protest. His spokesperson Ravina Skamdasini renewed calls for 'calm and restraint, and full respect for the freedom of expression, associated and peaceful assembly.' Tensions in Kenya escalate since the death of a blogger in police custody last month and the June 17 shooting of a protester at close range. On June 25, thousands rallied across the country in protest. Some businesses reported significant losses due to looting during the unrest. Kenyan Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen last week urged police to 'shoot on sight' anyone approaching police stations during protests. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday urged politicians to avoid stoking ethnic divisions and condemned the police for excessive use of force. — Euronews
Euronews
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Death toll from Kenya's latest anti-government protest surges to 31
The death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, the state-funded human rights commission said on Tuesday. It marks the highest single-day toll since demonstrations began earlier this year. Over 50 people have reportedly been killed over the past two weeks. A further 107 people were injured and more than 500 arrested amid widespread destruction to property, including supermarkets. The arrest figure largely matched with that issued by Kenyan police. The death toll did not specify whether security forces were included. The protests are led by youth and civil society groups and have rocked Kenya for weeks. Driven by anger over police brutality, alleged government corruption and a rising cost of living, many demonstrators have called for the resignation of Kenyan President William Ruto. Ruto has not commented on Monday's violence or the rising death toll. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged Kenyan authorities to address the root causes of the protest. His spokesperson Ravina Skamdasini renewed calls for 'calm and restraint, and full respect for the freedom of expression, associated and peaceful assembly.' Tensions in Kenya escalate since the death of a blogger in police custody last month and the June 17 shooting of a protester at close range. On June 25, thousands rallied across the country in protest. Some businesses reported significant losses due to looting during the unrest. Kenyan Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen last week urged police to 'shoot on sight' anyone approaching police stations during protests. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday urged politicians to avoid stoking ethnic divisions and condemned the police for excessive use of force.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Death toll from Kenya's latest anti-govt protest surges to 31
The death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests on Monday (July 7, 2025) has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since the demonstrations began earlier this year, the state-funded human rights commission said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025). It said another 107 people were injured and more than 500 were arrested amid widespread destruction of property, including supermarkets. The arrest figure largely tracked with the one issued by police. The death toll did not say whether any security forces were included. For weeks, youth and other citizens have taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and poor governance and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the rising cost of living. Mr. Ruto has not commented on Monday's protest or its toll. The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday urged that the grievances leading to the protests are addressed. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said he 'renews his call for calm and restraint, and full respect for the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly.' Monday's demonstrations, which were met with police roadblocks preventing access to downtown Nairobi, were planned to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests. Saba Saba is Swahili for Seven Seven. July 7 holds deep significance in Kenya, marking the first major pro-democracy protests in 1990 that called on then-President Daniel arap Moi — Ruto's political mentor — to transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy. That demand was realized during the 1992 General Elections. This year's wave of protests was sparked by a blogger's death in police custody last month. Police shot a civilian at close range during a protest on June 17. On June 25, thousands of youths turned out across the country. A total of 50 people have been killed in the protests over the last two weeks. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission, a government body whose commissioners are appointed by the President, on Tuesday urged politicians not to fuel ethnic tensions and criticized police for using excessive force towards protesters. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen last week told police to 'shoot on sight' anyone who approaches police stations during protests after several were burned. The public anger has built on Mr. Ruto's efforts to make Kenyans pay more to help pay off massive government debt. Last year, thousands of young people protesting rising taxes stormed parliament, leading Mr. Ruto to promise to cut government spending. With some people taking advantage of the chaos, some businesses have said they have lost large amounts of goods. "They invaded our shop, and by the way, we have lost so many things. We lost cash, phones, a lot of them,' mobile phone seller Nancy Gicharu said.
Hamilton Spectator
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Death toll from Kenya's latest anti-government protest surges to 31
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since the demonstrations began earlier this year, the state-funded human rights commission said Tuesday. It said another 107 people were injured and more than 500 were arrested amid widespread destruction of property, including supermarkets. The arrest figure largely tracked with the one issued by police. The death toll did not say whether any security forces were included. For weeks, youth and other citizens have taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and poor governance and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the rising cost of living. Ruto has not commented on Monday's protest or its toll. The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday urged that the grievances leading to the protests are addressed. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said he 'renews his call for calm and restraint, and full respect for the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly.' Monday's demonstrations, which were met with police roadblocks preventing access to downtown Nairobi, were planned to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests. Saba Saba is Swahili for Seven Seven. July 7 holds deep significance in Kenya, marking the first major pro-democracy protests in 1990 that called on then-President Daniel arap Moi — Ruto's political mentor — to transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy. That demand was realized during the 1992 general elections. This year's wave of protests was sparked by a blogger's death in police custody last month. Police shot a civilian at close range during a protest on June 17. On June 25, thousands of youths turned out across the country. A total of 50 people have been killed in the protests over the last two weeks. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission, a government body whose commissioners are appointed by the president, on Tuesday urged politicians not to fuel ethnic tensions and criticized police for using excessive force towards protesters. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen last week told police to 'shoot on sight' anyone who approaches police stations during protests after several were burned. The public anger has built on Ruto's efforts to make Kenyans pay more to help pay off massive government debt. Last year, thousands of young people protesting rising taxes stormed parliament, leading Ruto to promise to cut government spending. With some people taking advantage of the chaos, some businesses have said they have lost large amounts of goods. 'They invaded our shop, and by the way, we have lost so many things. We lost cash, phones, a lot of them,' mobile phone seller Nancy Gicharu said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
The Hill
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Death toll from Kenya's latest anti-government protest surges to 31
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since the demonstrations began earlier this year, the state-funded human rights commission said Tuesday. It said another 107 people were injured and more than 500 were arrested amid widespread destruction of property, including supermarkets. The arrest figure largely tracked with the one issued by police. The death toll did not say whether any security forces were included. For weeks, youth and other citizens have taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and poor governance and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the rising cost of living. Ruto has not commented on Monday's protest or its toll. The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday urged that the grievances leading to the protests are addressed. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said he 'renews his call for calm and restraint, and full respect for the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly.' Monday's demonstrations, which were met with police roadblocks preventing access to downtown Nairobi, were planned to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests. Saba Saba is Swahili for Seven Seven. July 7 holds deep significance in Kenya, marking the first major pro-democracy protests in 1990 that called on then-President Daniel arap Moi — Ruto's political mentor — to transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy. That demand was realized during the 1992 general elections. This year's wave of protests was sparked by a blogger's death in police custody last month. Police shot a civilian at close range during a protest on June 17. On June 25, thousands of youths turned out across the country. A total of 50 people have been killed in the protests over the last two weeks. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission, a government body whose commissioners are appointed by the president, on Tuesday urged politicians not to fuel ethnic tensions and criticized police for using excessive force towards protesters. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen last week told police to 'shoot on sight' anyone who approaches police stations during protests after several were burned. The public anger has built on Ruto's efforts to make Kenyans pay more to help pay off massive government debt. Last year, thousands of young people protesting rising taxes stormed parliament, leading Ruto to promise to cut government spending. With some people taking advantage of the chaos, some businesses have said they have lost large amounts of goods. 'They invaded our shop, and by the way, we have lost so many things. We lost cash, phones, a lot of them,' mobile phone seller Nancy Gicharu said.
