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Give protesters space to express themselves on June 25
PLP leader Martha Karua (left) lawyer Gitobu Imanyara (center), Siaya Governor James Orengo (right) and other leaders when they presented a formal notification for peaceful demonstrations to the National Police Service at Jogoo House in Nairobi on June 18, 2026.
KRA woes • Moses Kariri is puzzled by KRA’s relentless tax demands and penalties, saying paying up is often easier said than done. “One needs to have a payment slip, which isn’t easy to get,” he says, adding that several cyber cafés couldn’t help. He wonders why KRA “uses much energy threatening people with more penalties” when, in his view, the payment process is the problem. His contact is [email protected].
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Toxic waters • “The finding that every fish tested from Lake Nakuru was contaminated with lead, cadmium and parasites vindicates scientists, conservationists and public health officials,” says David M. Kigo. He argues that cleaning up the lake should begin with relocating Gioto Dumpsite, where rainwater carries leachate and other pollutants directly into the lake. His contact is [email protected].
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Harmful discharge • Voluntary environmental compliance has failed, declares Morgan Otieno, citing the discovery that factories continue discharging raw chemical effluent into Nairobi’s waterways. “Downstream communities are suffering severe health complications,” he says, urging Nema to revoke licences of offending industries. His contact is [email protected].
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Market fire • Gikomba traders have again been left counting losses after a fire razed businesses on Sunday morning. Faith Moraa Anyona says the blaze, which took 10 hours to contain, shows that “investigations and empty promises are no longer enough”. She wants answers and surveillance to stop this “predictable annual circus once and for all”. Her contact is [email protected].
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Protest rights • “Those planning peaceful demonstrations should be given space to express themselves,” says David M. Kigo. He argues leaders warning of violence are “pre-empting” unrest, noting organisers notified the Inspector-General of Police for approval of peaceful marches. “Kenyans now know where chaos will emanate from,” he adds. His contact is [email protected].
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