East African Athletes Whose Lives Were Cut Short by Domestic Violence
These heartbreaking incidents have not only shaken the athletics community but also shed light on the growing crisis of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Author: Joy Cheptoo
Mwigizaji Maarufu wa Kenya Winnie Bwire Afariki Dunia Kutokana na Saratani
Winnie alikuwa akipambana na saratani ya matiti kwa miaka miwili
Popular Kenyan Actress Winnie Bwire Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Winnie had been fighting metastatic breast cancer for the past two years
Ugandan Police Detain Women After Nude Anti-Corruption Protest
The women, part of a civil society group known as “Uganda Freedom Activists,” were detained as they marched towards Parliament with anti-corruption messages painted on their bodies.
Safaricom Denies Claims of Blocking Starlink Payments via M-Pesa
The ongoing competition and regulatory discussions highlight the changing landscape of Kenya’s internet services, with Starlink’s expansion presenting both opportunities and challenges for the local telecom sector.
Tanzania’s Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa
Dr. Ndugulile becomes the first Tanzanian and East African to hold this prestigious position since its inception 72 years ago
Ugandan Authorities Detain 21 Protesters Opposing Controversial Oil Project
Critics argue that the pipeline will displace thousands of families, threaten water resources and wetlands in Uganda and Tanzania, and endanger vital ecosystems
Kenya Confirms Second Case of Mpox
Kenya’s first Mpox case was reported on July 31, 2024, at the Taita Taveta border post with Tanzania
TANZANIA OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS GOV’T ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NGORONGORO LAND DISPUTE AND ACTIVIST DISAPPEARANCES
Mbowe’s press conference highlighted the urgent need for government intervention to address both the issues in Ngorongoro and the rise in abductions in Tanzania
Where is Deusdedith Soka? Tanzanian Activist’s Disappearance After Arrest Raises Concern
Soka had recently called for nationwide protests planned for August 26, 2024, to demand constitutional reforms and to highlight the issue of abductions in Tanzania.
