insert_link Africa Scattered anti-government protests in Kenya By Hillary Orinde Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Kenyan towns on Tuesday in defiance of a police ban, the latest in a series of demonstrations that have rocked the East African nation. Activists led by young Gen-Z Kenyans launched peaceful rallies last month over steep tax increases but they spiralled into deadly violence, before morphing into wider anger against President William Ruto's government. […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal? By Eric Magale, University of Pretoria and Mario Schmidt, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year before. Ruto inherited an economy battling […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Renewed Anti-Government Protests in Kenya Result in Fatality According to Reuters, at least one person was killed as anti-government protests reignited across Kenya on Tuesday. Police clashed with demonstrators demanding President William Ruto's resignation. Despite Ruto withdrawing proposed tax hikes and dismissing most of his cabinet, youth-led protests have persisted. Activists are calling for systemic changes to tackle corruption and improve governance. today17 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenyan court orders suspected serial killer to be held for 30 days A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days while the investigation continues. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, described by police as a "vampire, a psychopath", was arrested in the early hours of Monday following the horrific discovery of mutilated bodies in a Nairobi garbage dump. He appeared in a Nairobi […] today16 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s digital divide: pastoralists are key to the country’s economy, but they’re being left behind By Job Mwaura, University of the Witwatersrand Information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold great potential to expand African economies. They include mobile banking platforms, internet-enabled communication devices and e-government services. All of these can enhance financial inclusion and improve services for citizens. Kenya’s mobile money transfer platform, M-Pesa, for instance, has given millions of people access to banking services. And Rwanda’s e-government platform has […] today16 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Suspected Serial Killer Arrested in Kenya After Confessing to 42 Murders A suspected serial killer, Collins Jumaisi, was arrested in Kenya after the discovery of several bodies at a quarry in Nairobi according to Reuters reports. The 33-year-old, who lived near the quarry in the Mukuru neighborhood, confessed to killing 42 women, including his wife. Acting head of police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, reported that nine bodies have been recovered from the quarry so far. today16 July, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Omulumentu mo Kenya a mangwapo sho a zimine okudhipaga aakiintu 42 Opolisi ya Kenya nena oyati oya mangapo omufekelwa omudhipagi ngoka a zimine okudhipaga aakiintu 42 noku ekelahi omidhimba dhawo metoto lyiiyagaya mo Nairobi. Onzonkundana yo AFP oyati okuza etitano,omidhimba 9 dha tetwagulwa nodha tonyewa moo plastic, odha kala noku kuthwa moo plastics molukanda Mukuru muutokelo woshilandopangelo, Ngoka ta kwathele onga omukuluntu gopolisi Douglas Kanja okwati omufekelwa omunene omunamimvo 33 a tumbulwa kutya o Collins Jumaisi Khalusha okwa mangwapo ongula yonena. […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Lawmakers’ Opulent Lifestyles on Social Media Spark Public Outcry Luxury cars, private helicopters, and stacks of cash: the extravagant lives of Kenya's lawmakers showcased on platforms like TikTok and X have intensified discontent among the country's tech-savvy youth, already angered by proposed tax hikes last month as per Reuters. Protests spanning weeks against these tax measures have increasingly highlighted the high salaries, perks, and conspicuous consumption of MPs in a nation where a large majority of the population is […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Aagundjuka mo Kenya inaya nyanyukilwa etokolo lya Ruto oku tidha hanga o cabinet ke akehe Aagundjuka aa Kenya nena oya tindi etokolo lyomupresitend William Ruto oku tidha hanga o cabinet ke akehe ,nayamwe taya londodha kutya otaya tameke nomahololomadhialdhilo ongele azi koshipundi. Ruto okwa kala noku kambadhala oku keelela nokuungaunga nomahololomadhialdhilo omadhipagi geli ompinge nethaneko lyoku londeka iihohela,sha landula sho omahololomadhialdhilo gomwedhi ga piti ga shitulukile miikolokosha noku etitha ongeyo yoshigwana mepangelo lye. Sha landula omahololomadhiladhilo ngoka,Ruto ta tidha oominosta dhe adhihe dho cabinet ohela,mwa […] today13 July, 2024
