Activist Detained in Kenya for Anti-Finance Bill Website

Activist Rose Njeri's arrest highlights concerns about freedom of expression in Kenya. Njeri, a vocal critic of the Finance Bill 2025, was taken into custody on Friday in Nairobi for setting up an anti-government website. Her family is worried about her health and well-being in police custody. The arrest has sparked outrage among activists and human rights groups, who argue that Njeri was exercising her right to free speech. 'This is a clear violation of her basic human rights,' said one activist. The Kenyan government has yet to comment on the arrest, but the incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the Finance Bill 2025 and the government's handling of dissent. The incident comes just days after President Ruto's apology for last year's violent anti-tax protests, raising questions about the government's commitment to upholding human rights and freedom of speech. The case of Rose Njeri serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by activists in Kenya and the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms.