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Ogolla tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in a remote area of Kenya. Ruto expressed sorrow and sent condolences to Ogolla's family. The Air Force sent a team to investigate the accident. Funerals were held, and the nation mourned the loss of a great general. Ogolla was a hero who served his country for 40 years. Condolences poured in from across Kenya and beyond. Ogolla's death marked another tragedy in Kenya's history of air accidents. Kenya has a significant military presence in the region. Ogolla had a…

In a recent statement, Sheikh Jamaludin Osman of Jamia Mosque in Nairobi expressed outrage at a shameful violation of a Somali woman's dignity, privacy, and religious freedom. He emphasized the importance of women standing up against harassment, rejecting any form of invasion of their personal space, including unwanted physical contact, inappropriate communication, and threats. The video footage showed Hon. Kennedy Okeyo Ng'ondi forcibly shaking hands with the woman, followed by inappropriate touching while his colleagues…

Kenya mourns military chief's death, launches probe into helicopter crash that claimed lives of senior officers. UN warns drug trafficking poses security and development threats in Sahel region, from cocaine seizures in 2020 to over a ton seized. Ahead of South African elections, political satire flourishes with renowned cartoonists like Nathi Ngubane and Zapiro.

Kenya military chief killed in helicopter crash A Kenyan military helicopter carrying top brass including the defense chief crashed on Thursday, police said. President William Ruto convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council, his office announced after news of the crash emerged. Defense forces chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla was among those on board…

Kenya's defence chief and nine other senior military officers died in a helicopter crash on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.

Kenya: Ruto announces death of KDF chief Francis Ogolla in chopper crash NAIROBI, Kenya - The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chief General Francis Ogolla died on Thursday afternoon in one of Kenya's bandit-prone zones, President William Ruto announced later in the evening, hours after the tragic incident which left the country mourning. Surrounded by top military Generals,…

Kenya to re-negotiate power agreement with Ethiopia NAIROBI, Kenya - The Republic of Kenya is reportedly contemplating renegotiating the power agreement with Ethiopia after 25 years of a smooth Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) which was first signed by former President Daniel Arap Moi, who died four years ago. The decision is informed by the deepening electricity crisis…

Nairobi (AX)  — Sir Mo Farah, the celebrated Somali-British distance runner will visit Kenya from April 21 to 23 as the first Global Goodwill Ambassador for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – UN Migration. During his visit, Farah will inaugurate a digital library at the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) and participate in the Mo Farah Cup, an annual football tournament engaging over 200 urban migrants. According to the IOM, the four-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion will engage…

Controversy arose in Kenya this week over the authorities' silence on the deaths of troopers from the African Union's mission in Somalia in an assault. The brother of one among the troopers killed occurs to be a former presidential candidate who has publicly…

In Kenya, the presidential marketing campaign is now properly beneath means. After Raila Odinga on Saturday, it was William Ruto's flip to be formally invested on Tuesday, March 15, by his political get together, the United Democratic Alliance (created in…