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Kenya Protests and Violence Escalate After Saba Saba Events

Death toll from Saba Saba protests rises to 31, with over 500 arrests. Calls for independent probes and political turmoil intensify.

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Saba Saba death toll rises to 31 as 500 arrested

Analysis: The death toll from the Saba Saba protests in Nairobi, Kenya has reached 31, with over 532 arrests reported amid demonstrations led by Gen Z youth over governance and economic issues.

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Kenyans Among Most Broke Yet Willing to Risk on Investments, Study

Analysis: Kenyans have been ranked second globally in pursuing high-risk investments despite financial challenges, reflecting a strong desire to invest. A report by BrokerChooser reveals that Kenya scored 8.40 out of 10 on the 'Financial Audacity Score'.

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UN Issues Urgent Demand to Ruto Govt After 11 Deaths

Analysis: The United Nations Human Rights Commission has urgently called for investigations into the killings of at least **11** Kenyans during the Saba Saba Day protests on July 7. The incidents, which resulted in a total of **21** fatalities in recent protests, have raised concerns over police use of lethal force.

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Grade 7 Girl Struck by Stray Bullet During Saba Saba Demos Dies

Analysis: The Kiambu County community is grieving the loss of 12-year-old Bridget Njoki Wainaina, who was fatally struck by a stray police bullet during the Saba Saba protests on July 7. She was at home when the incident occurred.

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Kiambu Erupts After Killing of 12-Year-Old Girl

Analysis: A wave of protests erupted in Kiambu on July 8 following the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl, reportedly killed by a stray bullet during protests. Residents demanded justice as tensions escalated in the town.

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Manyatta MP Mukunji Breaks Silence After Arrest on Saba Saba

Analysis: The arrest of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji during the Saba Saba Day demonstrations on July 7 has sparked allegations of government intimidation. Mukunji claims the charges of incitement to violence are baseless and asserts he will continue advocating for the rights of Kenyans.

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Traders in Mt Kenya region count losses in the wake of Saba Saba looting

Analysis: Traders in the Mt Kenya region are facing significant losses due to widespread looting and property destruction during the Saba Saba protests on July 8.

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Startups with female CEOs struggle to raise funds, report reveals

Analysis: Start-ups led by women in Africa are facing significant challenges in securing funding, especially in later-stage investments, according to a report by Africa: The Big Deal.

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Kenya Protests and Violence Escalate After Saba Saba Events

📰 Coverage & Analysis

Saba Saba death toll rises to 31 as 500 arrested

Kenyans Among Most Broke Yet Willing to Risk on Investments, Study

UN Issues Urgent Demand to Ruto Govt After 11 Deaths

Grade 7 Girl Struck by Stray Bullet During Saba Saba Demos Dies

Kiambu Erupts After Killing of 12-Year-Old Girl

Manyatta MP Mukunji Breaks Silence After Arrest on Saba Saba

Traders in Mt Kenya region count losses in the wake of Saba Saba looting

Startups with female CEOs struggle to raise funds, report reveals