Ruto awards Marathon record-breaker Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8M, custom number plates
The President of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, has awarded Kenya’s world marathon record holder, Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8 million for his historical achievement.
Author: Kevin Sewe
South Africa court deports Mugabe’s son in shooting case
A South African court on Wednesday ordered the deportation of the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader, Robert Mugabe, implicated in the shooting of a gardener after an altercation.
Standard Chartered Pumps in Tsh6 Trillion to Accelerate Tanzania SGR Project
Standard Chartered Bank has successfully arranged a $2.33 billion syndicated financing facility to support the construction of Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway, in a major boost for East Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure project.
President Ruto Responds to Backlash Over Remarks About Nigerians
Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto has broken his silence after facing backlash online for suggesting that Nigerian English is difficult to comprehend and requires a translator.
Mali airline suspends flights after attacks spark security crisis
A Mali airline said Tuesday it had temporarily halted flights to two regions, as the country grappled with the aftermath of large-scale weekend attacks that have shaken the ruling junta’s grip on the west African nation.
Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after attacks
Jihadists and Tuareg separatists in Mali have taken control of the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions across the country, an ally of the local governor and local sources said.
Gachagua abandons quest for reinstatement as Deputy President, now seeks compensation
Former Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, has abandoned his prayer seeking reinstatement to office in his ongoing court challenge against his impeachment.
Burundi president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.
Mali junta in crisis after minister killed, key city ‘captured’
Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
Ghana raps South Africa over ‘xenophobic incidents’
Ghana summoned South Africa’s envoy over several “xenophobic incidents”, including one in which a legal Ghanaian migrant was asked to return home and “fix his country”.
