Olympic athlete Rebecca dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
The chairman of the Uganda Olympic Committee announced on Thursday September 5 the tragic death of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who passed away due to […]
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Kenyan pastor accused of sexually assaulting more than seven women
Police in central Kenya have launched an investigation into a pastor and the congregation of a Pentecostal church, following allegations of sexual assault involving several […]
Kenya: KUPPET calls off teachers’ strike after meeting with TSC
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has decided to end its teachers’ strike following a consultative meeting with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). […]
Kenya: Teachers strike over working conditions
On Monday, August 26, secondary school teachers in Kenya launched a protest, following their union’s announcement of an indefinite strike. Teachers gathered in various towns […]
Kenya army to join UN peacekeepers in East DRC
On Sunday August 25, Kenya’s military announced that its troops have departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to join a United Nations […]
Kenya to have first nuclear power plant in 2034
On August 22, Kenya announced plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The plant, which will be situated on the Indian Ocean […]
Kenya: Authorities temporarily break budget deadlock
the Supreme Court has granted Kenyan President Ruto the authority to temporarily uphold the taxes introduced under the Finance Act 2023 until further court hearings. […]
Kenya: a nonagenarian couple seal their union after 64 years of love
There’s no age for love, and no age for marriage. In Kenya, a couple of nonagenarians recently proved this truth by officially sealing their union […]
Kenya: Man accused of killing 42 women escapes police custody
Police in Kenya launched a major security operation on Tuesday August 20 after a suspected serial killer and 12 others fled from a police station […]
Kenya Revives Controversial Tax Plans, Sparking Fears of Unrest
Kenya is set to reintroduce a modified version of its controversial eco-levy tax, potentially reigniting tensions that led to widespread protests earlier this year. The […]