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Tension in Kenya as Saba Saba Protests Paralyze Capital as Police Seal Off Key Roads
Nairobi woke up to a city under lockdown on Monday, July 7, as Kenyan security forces moved swiftly to block access to the Central Business District in anticipation of the annual Saba Saba protests.Barricades were erected along major roads including Thika
Kenya: Mourners Seize Blogger’s Casket, Torch Police Station in Protest Over Death in Custody
Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla
"She Raised Our Children Alone" Museveni Tells Story of Janet’s Silent Struggle During the Bush War
President Yoweri Museveni has paid glowing tribute to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni for her resilience and devotion during Uganda’s liberation struggle, highlighting her role as a single parent during the most turbulent years of their life.Speaking
Tear Gas and Tension as Kenya Marks Anniversary of Gen Z Protest Movement
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who flooded the streets of Nairobi and other major towns on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government demonstrations.Businesses and schools remained shut in parts of the capital as fea
Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th
Hawker Shot During Nairobi Protests Remains on Life Support
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head by anti-riot police amid violent protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.The incident unfolded during demonstrations that saw security forces crack down on protesters in the city c
Uganda Prisons Denies Torture of Besigye—Truth or Political Cover-Up?
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed reports alleging mistreatment of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison. UPS called the allegations politically motivated and lacking factual basis.Family
American Gospel Artiste Cece Winans Gears up for Kampala Concert
American gospel artiste Cece Winans will be coming to Uganda for a music concert that will take place on 28th August 2025 at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.She told her Ugandan fans that the show is part of her 2025 w
Kenyan policeman appears in court in connection with blogger's killing
A Kenyan police officer has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with the killing of a young blogger in police custody.Albert Ojwang's death sparked protests in the capital, Nairobi, after doctors refuted a police claim that he had died from self-infli
