Social Issues
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Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Found After Disappearance in Tanzania
Mwagodi was found early Sunday morning in a bush in Kinondo, Kwale County, after reportedly being dumped by individuals believed to be plainclothes police officers.
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Boniface Mwangi Charged with Possession of Ammunition, Released on Bond
Mwangi, who was initially arrested on terrorism-related charges linked to the June 25 protests, saw these charges dropped by the DCI
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Boniface Mwangi’s Wife and Lawyer Reject DCI Claims, Accuse Police of Planting Evidence
She accused authorities of arriving at his office with a pre-determined plan to “recover” evidence that would link Mwangi to terrorism, highlighting the ongoing intimidation faced by the activist.
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Catholic Diocese of Malindi, AHETI Launch Life-Saving Medical Camp to Tackle Health Emergency
A major health outreach initiative officially kicked off today in Malindi, where the Catholic Diocese of Malindi, through its Health Commission, and the African Health and Economic Transformation Initiative(AHETI)are hosting a free two-day medical camp…
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Marriage Collapses! City Lawyer Confirms Split From Wife After 3 Years
The couple released a carefully worded announcement via Jakakimba’s social media accounts, describing the decision to separate as “difficult but mutually respectful,” made with the support of their families and spiritual leaders.
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Mother of Jailed Egyptian-UK Activist Ends Hunger Strike
Soueif, 69, began the strike in September 2024 when Abdel Fattah, an Egyptian-British dual national, was due to be freed after serving five years in prison for “spreading false news” but was never released.
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German Activist Held in Hungary Ends Hunger Strike
Maja T., who identifies as non-binary, went on trial in February over four counts of attempted assault against far-right activists during a rally in Budapest in 2023.
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Iran executes man in public over child’s rape, murder
The victim’s family, from the northwestern city of Bukan, had been involved in the legal proceedings and requested the public execution, according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online news website.
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Tundu Lissu’s Petition Rejected by Tanzania’s High Court
The court ruled that Lissu’s petition should have been filed after the main case was concluded.
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Caster Semenya: A Rebel With a Cause
When 19-year-old unknown South African Caster Semenya pulled off a stunning 800 metres final triumph at the 2009 world championships in Berlin, she could never have imagined the drama that would follow.
