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EAC Ministers Hold Urgent Meeting Over Escalating M23 Rebel Conflict In DRC

East African Community (EAC) ministers of foreign affairs and defense have reaffirmed their commitment to finding a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meeting on March 15, the ministers stressed the urgency of a united

March 16, 2025

East Africa

Heartless: Two Killers Of Ugandan Athlete Kiplagat Jailed 35 Years

A court in Kenyan has sentenced two men to 35 years each for the murder of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat at the end of last year. The Olympic steeplechaser was stabbed to death on New Year’s Eve in the town of Eldoret,

November 6, 2024

East Africa

Betrayal: I’m Still Deputy President -Impeached Gachagua Blasts Ruto

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted he is still in office citing court orders, even as he alleged his ouster followed two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagua blamed his tribulations on taking on President William Ruto over ills in government, including the

October 21, 2024

East Africa

Ruto’s Choice: Who Is Kithure Kindiki Deputy President Nominee?

President William Ruto on Friday nominated Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President nominee. This follows the impeachment of former DP Rigathi Gachagua at the Senate Assembly. Born in 1972, the soft-spoken father of three is described as

October 19, 2024

East Africa

Kenya’s JKIA Workers Strike Disrupts Regional Flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi was severely disrupted on Wednesday as unionized airport workers embarked on an indefinite strike in protest of a proposed deal that would allow Adani Group to lease the airport for 30 years in exchange for

September 12, 2024

East Africa

President William Ruto Axes Entire Cabinet

Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also doubles as Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary has been spared. “Upon reflection, listening keenly to

July 11, 2024

Big Story·East Africa

Ruto Calls Emergency Meetings Amid Growing Political Turmoil In Kenya

President William Ruto has summoned an urgent crisis meeting of all members of his Kenya Kwanza coalition for Monday, June 10, in a bid to address the escalating political turbulence within the ruling party. The move comes amid increasing internal strife and

June 9, 2024

East Africa

Femicide: Hundreds Protest At Violence Against Women In Kenya

Demonstrations have taken place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were

January 28, 2024

East Africa·National News

Ruto Vows to Crush Kenya’s ‘Judicial Impunity’

The Executive arm of government and the Judiciary are headed for a collision course after president William Ruto yesterday vowed to disobey corrupt orders citing judicial impunity between corrupt judicial officers and unnamed individuals out to sabotage government agenda. And to make

January 3, 2024

East Africa

Tough Punishment: Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye Calls For Stoning Of Gay Couples

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has said that homosexuals in his country “should be stoned”. Responding to a reporter’s question, Mr Ndayishimiye, a fervent Catholic, said powerful nations “should keep” their aid if it comes with an obligation to give rights to homosexuals.

December 30, 2023

East Africa·News

Top Rwanda Govt Political Critic Anne Rwigara Dies Mysteriously

Anne Rwigara,the sister of Diane Rwigara who tried to contest the Rwandan presidency seat with Paul Kagame has passed away. Some have described her death as mysterious. She was 41. Living in the United States, Anne Rwigara was the daughter of the

December 29, 2023

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