Summary: Kenyan protesters call for peaceful marches against tax hikes amid escalating violence, with 22 deaths reported. Demonstrators, mainly youth-led, …
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“Speak to the people, not at them,” Uhuru tells Ruto
Summary: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged President William Ruto to address protests against the Finance Bill 2024 with dialogue …
Read More »22 Killed in Kenya’s Deadliest Day of Protests
Summary: Twenty-two people were killed in Kenya on Tuesday during protests against tax increases. The Kenya National Commission on Human …
Read More »Kenya’s Ruto Faces Tough Choices After Bloodshed
Summary: Kenyan President William Ruto responded to widespread protests with a firm message against violence, pledging government action to maintain …
Read More »Deadly New Mpox Virus Strain Sparks Global Concern
Summary: A deadly new strain of the mpox virus in DR Congo is causing widespread concern due to its severe …
Read More »Nigeria declares ban on single-plastics use in state offices
Summary: Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution by initiating a ban on single-use plastics in government …
Read More »Experts convene in Uganda to tackle food insecurity in IGAD Region
Summary: Crop and livestock experts are convening in Uganda to tackle emerging threats to food security, especially in the livestock …
Read More »Chief of Uganda Airlines advises suppliers to enhance quality standards
Summary Jennifer Bamuturaki, Executive Director of Uganda Airlines, urged local suppliers to enhance production quality and consistency at the Suppliers’ …
Read More »Why Kenyans Burned Part of Parliament and Demand the President’s Resignation
Summary In Nairobi, simmering discontent erupted into chaos as President William Ruto’s promises collided with harsh economic realities. A controversial …
Read More »Fire at Uganda House Sparks Tensions in Nairobi
summary: Protests over proposed tax hikes in Nairobi turned violent, resulting in the burning of Uganda House. Uganda’s Ministry of …
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