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02 Jul '25
Uganda will host a landmark international conference in mid-July 2025 bringing together at least 54 speakers of parliament from across Africa under the auspices of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).The conference, themed “Elevating the Role of Speakers in Fos
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29 Jun '25
President William Ruto has directed the security chiefs to bring to book all those who perpetrated heinous crimes, including looting, robbery, rape and arson, during the June 25 protests.Speaking on Saturday, when he met top security chiefs and administra
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13 Jun '25
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
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12 Jun '25
NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has broken his silence on the suspicious death of Migori-based blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable,” and calling for a full, transparent investigation amid rising public anger
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29 May '25
Kenya's President William Ruto has led his nation in mourning the death of Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a renowned writer and one of Africa’s towering intellectuals.Ngugi, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, in California at the age of 87.According to his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ
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26 Apr '25
Major John Kazoora had to receive the full military honours that his status on the high table of the NRA liberation struggle demanded and he indeed went down with one, complete with the gun salute.Kazoora, who died on Easter Sunday at the age of 66, was buried in his home
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25 Apr '25
A Vietnamese energy mogul has delivered a sobering critique of Africa’s chronic development paralysis, warning that failure to prioritize basics like energy in countries like Kenya is fatal to economic progress.Doanh Chau, president of Vietnam Gas and Energy Science Grou
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24 Apr '25
A solemn but stirring farewell unfolded on Wednesday at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero, where family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honour the life of Major (Rtd) John Kazoora, a soldier, legislator, and statesman remembered for his unwavering commitment to service and principle.He d
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30 Mar '25
President William Ruto has caused a diplomatic stir in Europe following recent remarks that have led to growing concerns over Kenya’s relations with European countries. Ruto's statements have reportedly angered European officials, triggering debates on Kenya
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30 Mar '25
The former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga on Friday met only South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Juba and did not reach out to the detained First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, who leads the armed opposition in the unity government.