A Kenyan high court has ruled that the police killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was unlawful. The court directed authorities to initiate criminal proceedings against two police officers, stating the murder was a targeted assassination, not mistaken identity. The court also ordered compensation for Sharif's family.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) demands the arrest of the police officer responsible for shooting Rex Kanyike Masai, a 29-year-old protestor killed during the recent anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. The incident, captured on amateur footage, adds to the tensions between demonstrators and police in urban areas across Kenya. Despite the opposition's setbacks, ODM vows to continue fighting for Kenyan interests.
Kenya's President Williams Ruto has announced that schools will reopen on May 13, 2024, following delays caused by severe flooding. Nearly 210 lives have been lost, with thousands displaced. The government commits to rebuilding the affected educational institutions.