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President Ruto mourns 'literary giant' Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

President Ruto mourns 'literary giant' Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

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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Final Salute for Major John Kazoora at Restful Kashari Send-Off

Final Salute for Major John Kazoora at Restful Kashari Send-Off

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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Vietnamese Energy Mogul Slams Africa’s Development Paralysis

Vietnamese Energy Mogul Slams Africa’s Development Paralysis

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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Old Guards Unite to Salute Major John Kazoora for Service and Integrity

Old Guards Unite to Salute Major John Kazoora for Service and Integrity

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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Ruto Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Europe

Ruto Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Europe

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 Kenyaâ€

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Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

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.

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Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai

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Kenyan woman arrested for drug trafficking in Vietnam to be executed tomorrow

Kenyan woman arrested for drug trafficking in Vietnam to be executed tomorrow

Margaret Nduta Macharia, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, is scheduled to be executed in Vietnam tomorrow, Monday, March 17, 2025, following her conviction for drug trafficking.In July 2023, Vietnamese authorities a

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MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to seek compensation from Kenya following the burning of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill on June 25, 2024.The MPs claimed that Ugand

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Blasts African Leaders After Trump's Latest Move

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Blasts African Leaders After Trump's Latest Move

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has made headlines with his bold remarks following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has halted financial assistance to certain African nations.Speaking at an event, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized the dependency of African le

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