Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a rather unwelcome update, Kenya announced the confirmation of two additional mpox cases this past Friday. That pushes the nation's total count to a less-than-comforting number of 33. Picture this: in a brief yet sobering press release, Mary Muriuki, who helms the reins as principal secretary at the Health Ministry, informed the public. It’s a tale of viral spread across two picturesque locales, Kericho and Taita Taveta. These counties are now unwittingly part of a broader, unnerving tapestry spanning…

Picture this: a weary South Sudanese delegation is once again preparing to set foot on Nairobi's buzzing soil. Their mission? A quest for peace that has been as elusive as a shadow at dusk. This Saturday marks another step in the tortuous journey towards stability for the world’s fledgling nation, South Sudan, still wobbling on its new legs. The diplomatic endeavor, colorfully christened "Tumaini" — the Kiswahili word for 'hope' — has brought together South Sudan's transitional government and a bouquet of holdout opposition…

document.getElementById('article').innerHTML = marked(` # A Refugee Camp: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words In a world filled with unsolicited adventures, the tranquil-looking refugee camps in Dadaab, Garissa County, are an ironic launching pad for a perilous journey charted by an audacious human trafficking cartel. These cartels now cast their deceptive nets wider, beckoning unsuspecting Kenyans into their tangled web, dangling dreams of a better life that seldom materialize. As it turns out, these traffickers…

Sudan: Unexpected Turn as RSF Cancels Kenya Media Briefing Triggered by US Sanctions KHARTOUM, Sudan - In a dramatic twist, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a major Sudanese paramilitary unit, abruptly called off a highly anticipated press conference in Nairobi. The cancellation came in the wake of the United States hitting the RSF’s leadership with swingeing sanctions, barely allowing organizers time to catch their breath. The briefing was slated to unfold at the…

In a tale that seems ripped from the pages of a spy novel, Tanzanian human rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai recently found herself at the heart of a chilling real-life drama. On a seemingly ordinary Sunday, as the sun lazily basked Kenya’s bustling streets, Tsehai was snatched away from her afternoon stroll by anonymous gunmen. As if Nairobi needed any more action. Why was Tsehai targeted, you ask? Well, she calls it a consequence of her audacious calling out of Tanzanian authorities for suppressing their people.…

Sure, here is a rewritten version: --- Maria Sarungi Tsehai: A Bold Voice Amidst Tumultuous Times Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai has resurfaced after a harrowing ordeal that left her supporters both stunned and relieved. This fierce advocate for human rights and social justice found herself ensnared in a terrifying situation when armed individuals whisked her away in Nairobi, Kenya—a city whose bustling streets are no stranger to tales of political intrigue. The…

Amid a backdrop of controversy, top brass in Kenya's government, including President William Ruto, staunchly defended controversial accords with the Adani Group . However, the tide has turned. President Ruto decided to annul the procurement process poised to hand the keys of Kenya's primary airport to India’s corporate heavyweight, Adani Group, following the indictment of its founder in the U.S. This dramatic revelation came on Thursday as part of Ruto’s address to the nation. The original agreement, a hefty $2 billion…

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Primate of Southern Africa, has issued a cautionary note suggesting that we may see an uptick in reports of misconduct involving church officials, especially following the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Welby's departure came on the heels of an investigation that unveiled his failure to report allegations of abuse perpetrated by John Smyth—a barrister, educator, and director of Christian camps—during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Smyth was a prominent figure…

The wife of a prominent opposition leader claims he was whisked away in Nairobi, now languishing in a jail cell in Kampala, and she's pleading for his swift release. Renowned Ugandan political agitator, Kizza Besigye, made an appearance at the Makindye General Court Martial in Kampala on a date that will likely stick in minds: November 20, 2024 , amidst assertions of his abduction from neighboring Kenya. Besigye, age 68 and once a practicing doctor, is a formidable critic of President Yoweri Museveni. He was brought to…

In the homely setting of Rebecca Cheptegei's family in Kenya, the memories of her love for chickens linger on the walls, alongside a darker tale of violence and loss. Cheptegei, a celebrated athlete who once charmed her family with her laughter, tragically fell victim to femicide—an atrocious act deeply etched in the lives of Kenyan female athletes today. Rebecca's mother, Agnes, recalls her daughter's vibrant presence, "You always knew when she was home." However, beneath her joy lay a grim reality. In 2022, after…