Goon city: Rogue police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest
The June 8 death of Albert Ojwang, 31, has been a lightning rod for public discontent, a year after more than 60 people were killed during protests initially touched off by proposed tax increases.
One protester killed in Nairobi as police chief Lagat accused of brandishing tribal card for president ear
Gangs said to be on the payroll of the government took control of the central business district of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, looting shops, robbing and battering pedestrians as they chanted slogans in praise William Ruto’s administration. Unverified reports said the gangs from Kangemi and Kawangware slums were paid by...
Trump warns Tehran against nuclear programme as Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground site
Israel says its sweeping assault on Iran’s top military leaders, nuclear scientists, uranium enrichment sites and ballistic missile programme is necessary to prevent its adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. The strikes have killed at least 224 people in Iran.
Kakamega County officials call for funds to maintain the town’s history of not having street children, beggars
Programme Manager for Women in Water and Natural Resources Conservation (WWANC) Chrispinus Shamwama called for allocation of more funds to address healthcare, safety and education for children.
Israel trains its deadly missiles on Iran’s energy and war industries as Tehran unleashes barrage of deadly strikes
Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday targeting its energy industry and Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes. The simultaneous attacks represented the latest burst of violence since a surprise offensive by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing...
Environmental noise pollution: A scourge ravaging Uganda in the name of development
Farming was by the hoe. The popular mode of transport was walking but later the bicycle was introduced by the British colonialists. The popular bicycle was called Raleigh. The British had also introduced a very big, heavy motorcycle known as BSA, which was noisy before and during movement. However, the Bicycle and the motorcycle were beyond the reach of most people in my village.
Supporters of Ivory Coast main opposition leader protest after he is barred from presidential race
Senior PDCI officials were allowed inside the electoral commission building to deliver a letter demanding that excluded candidates be reinstated on the electoral list.