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HomeDaily NewsThursday, June 26, 2025Political Reactions to Recent Protests and Leadership Changes
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Political Reactions to Recent Protests and Leadership Changes

Political leaders respond to protests; notable events include discussions of Governor Guyo's impeachment and demands for arrest of Gachagua.

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Thursday 6:12 PMCapital News

Isiolo County Assembly Denies Holding Sitting on Governor Guyo Impeachment

Isiolo County Assembly Denies Holding Sitting on Governor Guyo Impeachment

Confusion arose in Isiolo County following false claims of the impeachment of Governor Abdi Guyo by members of the County Assembly, which were swiftly denied by the Assembly Clerk.

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Confusion arose in Isiolo County following false claims of the impeachment of Governor Abdi Guyo by members of the County Assembly, which were swiftly denied by the Assembly Clerk.

  • 16 out of 18 assembly members were allegedly reported to have voted for impeachment, but this was declared false.
  • Salad Boru Gutracha, the Clerk of the County Assembly, confirmed no sitting or impeachment proceedings were held.
  • There are active court orders preventing any impeachment efforts, which Boru emphasized uphold the rule of law.
Thursday 2:47 PMKenyansFirst

Demand Issued for Gachagua’s Immediate Arrest

Demand Issued for Gachagua’s Immediate Arrest

Pro-government lawmakers are demanding the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly inciting violence for political gain, following recent chaotic protests in Nairobi.

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Pro-government lawmakers are demanding the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly inciting violence for political gain, following recent chaotic protests in Nairobi.

  • Didmus Barasa, leading the MPs, accused Gachagua of hiring goons to destroy properties in the Nairobi Central Business District.
  • Yesterday's protests began peacefully but escalated due to police confrontation, resulting in injuries to 400 individuals, with 8 sustaining gunshot wounds.
  • The protests commemorated the deaths of protesters from last year's demonstrations against a finance bill, raising concerns about political instability and public safety.
Thursday 3:14 PMCapital Business

President Ruto signs Finance Bill 2025 into law

President Ruto signs Finance Bill 2025 into law

President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law on June 25, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at improving revenue collection and supporting economic growth in Kenya.

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President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law on June 25, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at improving revenue collection and supporting economic growth in Kenya.

  • Mandatory tax reliefs must be automatically applied by employers, easing the burden on salaried workers.
  • Key sponsor: Kuria Kimani, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.
  • Capital Gains Tax reduced from 15% to 5% for high-value investments; significant changes in digital economy taxation also introduced.
Thursday 4:42 PMKenyans

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Impeached

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Impeached

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has been impeached following allegations of misconduct, after a decisive vote by members of the Isiolo County Assembly on June 26.

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Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has been impeached following allegations of misconduct, after a decisive vote by members of the Isiolo County Assembly on June 26.

  • 16 out of 18 MCAs voted to support the motion to oust him.
  • Opposition to the impeachment criticized Speaker Mohamed Roba for allegedly pressuring members.
  • The governor has faced longstanding allegations, including irregular hirings of advisors, with claims of massive wastage of public resources.
Thursday 6:04 PMKenyans

Gachagua Responds to Calls for His Arrest

Gachagua Responds to Calls for His Arrest

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vehemently responded to calls for his arrest following protests in Nairobi that turned chaotic on June 25.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vehemently responded to calls for his arrest following protests in Nairobi that turned chaotic on June 25.

  • Gachagua condemned the use of live bullets and excessive force by police on peaceful demonstrators, stating it was part of a plan to incite chaos.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen labeled the protests as terrorism, accusing organizers of attempting to overthrow the government.
  • Gachagua alleged that specific businesses in Nairobi were targeted during the looting, indicating a politically motivated assault against certain communities.
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