By: BBC Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said. Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, alongside cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa were in a tent for journalists at the hospital’s main gate when it …
Read More »KWS Pushes for Conservation Fee Review to Avert Funding Crisis
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has urged Kenyans to support its proposal to review conservation fees, warning that the sector could face collapse if the funding gap is not addressed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the final public participation forum at KICC, Nairobi, KWS Director General …
Read More »Man Shot Dead in Isiolo Home Invasion
Police in Isiolo County are investigating the killing of a 53-year-old man during a violent home attack in Kina, Garbatula. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, identified as Erick Mutembei Njagi, was gunned down by four armed men who arrived on a motorcycle and stormed his house …
Read More »Woman Found Murdered, Body Set Ablaze in Nairobi Apartment
Police in Nairobi are investigating the killing of a 37-year-old woman whose body was set on fire after she was stabbed inside her apartment in Pangani. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, identified as Shelmic Wambui Muratha, lived on the eighth floor of Boma Yangu Estate along …
Read More »AMREF Flying Doctors Visit Mwihoko to Honour Victims of Recent Air Tragedy
The AMREF Flying Doctors team on Saturday visited Mwihoko, the site of the recent aircraft tragedy, in a show of solidarity with the affected community. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Joined by local residents, the team combed through the area for any remaining parts of the ill-fated aircraft …
Read More »Former CS Criticises State House Empowerment Event
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s recent youth empowerment event at State House, calling it a handout scheme disguised as job creation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Muturi argued that providing motorbikes, car wash equipment, and sewing machines to young people …
Read More »Pedestrian Dies after Being hit by two Cars on Thika Road
A man was fatally hit on Saturday while attempting to cross Thika Road near Garden City Mall. Witnesses said he dashed from Homeland restaurant toward the mall, opting to run across the eight-lane highway instead of using the nearby footbridge. He was struck by a speeding vehicle, then run over …
Read More »Chad’s Opposition leader Succès Masra handed 20 years in prison
Chad’s former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence after being found guilty of spreading racist and xenophobic messages that allegedly incited violence, his lawyer told Reuters on Saturday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A fierce critic of President Mahamat Idriss …
Read More »West Ham Sign Mads Hermansen from Leicester
West Ham United have secured the signing of Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City on a five-year contract, the club confirmed on Saturday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While the transfer fee was undisclosed, British media estimate it at around £20 million (\$27 million). The 25-year-old Denmark …
Read More »Ugandan Court Denies Bail to Besigye in Treason Case
A Ugandan court has denied bail to veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has been in custody for nearly nine months facing treason charges. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ruling comes amid concerns from rights groups and opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, over what they describe as …
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