Nairobi’s tag ‘Africa’s abductions city’ was tested again after South Sudanese whistle-blower was grabbed from his house, spirited to Juba

Nairobi’s tag ‘Africa’s abductions city’ was tested again after South Sudanese whistle-blower was grabbed from his house, spirited to Juba

South Sudan’s government spokesperson Aten Wek Ateny and Korir Sing’oei, a top official at Kenya’s foreign affairs ministry, both said they were not aware of the incident. A Kenyan police spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.

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Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County

Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County

Participants at the engagement expressed concern that FGM, when linked to sects or cultural revivalist groups, often operates covertly, targeting vulnerable girls under the guise of tradition or spiritual rites.

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South African whistle-blowers are an endangered species that faces retaliation and murder

South African whistle-blowers are an endangered species that faces retaliation and murder

he murder of Babita Deokaran, Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Gauteng Department of Health at the time of her death, attracted nationwide attention. She had uncovered extensive corruption in the department and submitted evidence of this to the relevant authorities. She would later investigate corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic.

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