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Anti-government protests

Chaos and violence rocked Tuesday’s planned antigovernment protests as criminal elements posing as demonstrators took to mugging and vandalism across various towns in the country amid reports of political interference.

With a majority of youth choosing to sit out, the antigovernment protests have been overtaken by political chatter with the current administration pointing fingers at rivals for enabling violence in a bid to dent the current regime’s legitimacy.

The police on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, announced opening investigations on six politicians, two NGOs and a businessman for their involvement in financing the violence witnessed in the anti-government protests. They are suspected of financing, mobilizing youth, providing logistical support, and hiring goons to infiltrate the largely peaceful protests.

The lack of security and overriding political interests leaves the protests in limbo as the clock counts down to the historical Saba Saba.

NSSF fraud case ruling

The high court is expected to deliver judgment in an appeal by four senior public officials convicted over the theft of Ksh1.2 billion from the National Social Security Fund.

The accused including former NSSF Investment Manager Francis Moturi were sentenced to 14 years in jail and ordered to pay a fine amounting to Ksh2.4 billion, double the amount they are accused of having embezzled from the fund.

Moturi has remained in custody at the Industrial Area Prison after being denied bail pending the hearing of his appeal on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a case that will presided over by High Court judge Nixon Sifuna.

CECAFA Kagame Cup 2024 draw

The draw for the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup will take place in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 12.00 pm.

The draw will confirm the tournament pools which will see the twelve teams placed in three groups of four teams each.

Zambia Premier League Champions Red Arrows FC are the only confirmed guest side to grace the tournament that will run from July 9 to 21 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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