Photos of the week: Gen Z's Nane Nane protests as Ruto's Cabinet takes oath

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The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week

by PERPETUA ETYANG

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11 August 2024 - 08:09

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Young demonstrators along Kimathi street on August 8, 2024.
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Gen Z Nane Nane protests

Thursday was marred with tear gas and running battles between police and protesters in Nairobi's Central Business District..

Dubbed 'Nane Nane' demos, Gen Z protesters relentlessly engaged police officers amid tear gas fired at them from all angles.

This was the second month since the youth-led protests began in June.

Residents in most parts of the country including Mombasa, Kisumu and several Western Kenya towns kept off the streets.

A protester during the August 8, 2024 demos in Nairobi.
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A pedestrian with her pet run for safety along Tom Mboya street after police officers fired teargas to disperse protesters in Nairobi on August 8, 2024.
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Police officers patrolling during the streets during #NaneNaneMarch in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
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A protester during the August 8, 2024 demos in Nairobi.
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A protester waves the national flag amid tear gas during demos on August 8, 2024.
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A protester waves the kenyan flag amid tear gas during demos on August 8, 2024.
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Police officers gather to strategise during demonstrations in the CBD on August 8, 2024.
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Ruto's Cabinet takes oath

President William Ruto's newly appointed Cabinet took the oath of office on Thursday.

The team of 19 swore to “at all times be faithful to the Republic of Kenya, obey, respect and uphold the constitution and all other laws”.

They also swore to “truly serve the people of Kenya in the office of Cabinet secretary…with honour and dignity, for the good management of the public affairs of the republic.”

MPs at the National Assembly approved their nomination except for Stella Langat who was nominated to the Gender docket.

Newly appointed cabinet secretaries during the swearing in ceremony at State House on August 8, 2024.
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Newly appointed cabinet secretaries during the swearing in ceremony at State House on August 8, 2024.
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The 1998 Terror Blast anniversary

Victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing of the US Embassy in Nairobi gathered at the memorial park to mark the 26th anniversary of the terrorist attack.

Families laid flowers to remember their loved ones who died in the attack.

At least 213 Kenyans and 12 Americans were killed in the attack orchestrated by the Al Qaeda tourist group targeting the US embassy.

Leonora Atieno and Florence Achieng both former workers of TSC point at the names of their colleagues who died in the 1998 bomb blast during the 26th anniversary on August 7, 2024.
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Kenyans lay flowers at the August 7th Memorial Park to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the August 7, 1998 bombing
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Kenyans gathered at the August 7th Memorial Park to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the August 7, 1998 bombing
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Families lay wreath of flowers to remember their loved ones who died in the 1998 bomb blast during the 26th anniversary on August 7, 2024.
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Clerics lay a wreath of flowers to remember the lost ones during the 1998 bomb blast during the 26th anniversary on August 7, 2024.
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Ruto, Gachagua visit Murang'a

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Friday enjoyed tea in Murang'a.

They launched Last Mile Electricity Project in Kirungu Village, Kiriaini in Murang'a County.

“Kunyweni maziwa na chai msiogope,” the President was heard saying as tea was served to him.

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua enjoy a cup of tea at Miriam Njeri's home in Kirungu village in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua take tea at mama Miriam Njeri's home in Kirungu village in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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President William Ruto is gifted a goat during his tour in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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President William Ruto switches on light during the launch of last mile connectivity project in a home in Kirungu village in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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President William Ruto gestures as he addresses residents of Kahuro in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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President William Ruto holds a young girl in his arms as he interacts with residents during his tour in Murang'a on August 9, 2024.
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ODM's new leaders

ODM on Friday made changes to the party's leadership during the Central Management Committee meeting chaired by party leader Raila Odinga.

ODM settled on governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as its deputy party leaders.

The party also retained Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as secretary general and the party spokesperson.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga was picked to replace John Mbadi as the national chairman.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga with the new deputy party leaders Abdulswamad Nassir (l), Simba Arati and Godfrey Osotsi after the party's Central Committe settled on them during a meeting held on Friday, August 9, 2024.
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ODM leader chairs a meeting of the party's Central Management Committee on Friday, August 9, 2024.
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ODM leader chairs a meeting of the party's Central Management Committee on Friday, August 9, 2024.
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Rhinos ear-notched

The Kenya Wildlife Service ear-notched 15 black and two southern white Rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki.

The exercise was led by KWS senior assistant director, Veterinary and Capture Service, Isaac Lekolool.

The Black Rhino is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora (CITES).

Ear notching of 15 black rhinos and two southern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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Kenya Wildlife Service Senior Assistant Director Veterinary and Capture service Isaac Lekolool led in the ear notching of 15 black rhinos and two southern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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