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The discovery of mutilated bodies in Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga slums continues to unfold, with more polythene-wrapped sacks being recovered on the second day. The investigation involves officials from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a homicide team, and the Recce squad at the Kware dumpsite. Yesterday, human rights groups …

Japhet Koome has stepped down from his position as the Inspector General of the National Police Service. His resignation, which came as a surprise, was announced on Friday afternoon by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement to the media. In the statement, it was mentioned that President William …

Kalonzo Musyoka argues against the adoption of a government of national unity for Kenya at this time, despite acknowledging its potential benefits. Speaking at the Pan African Youth Convention in Nairobi, he expressed that such a measure should ideally be implemented immediately after elections, as President Cyril Ramaphosa has done …

A court in Uganda has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and his family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and his …

Burkina Faso has become the latest country in Africa to outlaw same-sex marriage. During a cabinet meeting, the military-led government approved a law banning same-sex marriages and similar practices. The Minister of Law of Burkina Faso Edasso Rodrigue Bayala has said that the new law recognizes traditional and religious marriages …

A manhunt has been launched after two boxes containing human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. Police were called after a man carrying suitcases was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge just before midnight on Wednesday. Officers arrived less than ten minutes later and the …

Nigerian Generation Z youths are preparing for protests next month to demand better governance from the current administration. Inspired by recent events in Kenya, where protests led President William Ruto to reject signing the Finance Bill 2024 and initiate substantial government reforms, Nigerian youths have mobilized on social media to …

The State House website has removed the names of Cabinet Secretaries dismissed by President William Ruto on Thursday afternoon, including Attorney General Justin Muturi, who was also relieved of his duties. The timeline for appointing a new Cabinet remains uncertain. ALSO READ:  Gen Z Vow Continued Pressure After Ruto’s Cabinet Dismissal …

Following President William Ruto’s decision to dissolve his entire cabinet, a segment of Kenyan youth, notably Generation Z, has pledged to persist in their demands until all issues raised during the Finance Bill 2024 protests are addressed. In a forum held shortly after Ruto’s announcement, the youths emphasized that this …

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has endorsed President William Ruto’s decision to dissolve the Cabinet, describing it as bold and decisive. In a statement, Secretary General Francis Atwoli expressed that this move is a crucial step towards addressing the concerns and hopes of Kenyans. “Today’s decision by President …