A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose family told the BBC about his feelings of exhaustion […]
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A Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts for allegedly killing his girlfriend has been extradited
A Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges has been extradited nearly a year after he fled the United States, authorities said Monday. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe is wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Margaret Mbitu, whose body was found in a car at Logan International Airport in Boston on Oct. 31. Kangethe […]
Ghana High Commission in Kenya warns against travel amidst unrest
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Bediako Asare, is advising Ghanaians to be cautious about travelling to Kenya due to escalating protests in the East African country. Protesters have launched what they call “7 Days of Rage,” with street marches against a controversial finance bill proposing new tax hikes. Initially intended as peaceful demonstrations, the […]
Kenyan Prez Ruto says govt has mobilised resources to thwart attempts to undermine security “at whatever cost”
After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all means at its disposal to prevent a repeat of the violence […]
At least five shot dead in Kenya at protests against tax hikes – reports
Police and demonstrators clashed and five people have been killed according to the Kenya Medical Association. Earlier part of the Kenyan parliament was on fire after protesters opposed to new tax laws breached the complex where the building sits. Gunshots and the firing of teargas has been heard all day in Nairobi. Some bodies have been seen on […]
Kenya scraps bread tax as protesters tear-gassed
Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry. The announcement by MPs came as police fired tear gas and used water cannon to try to disperse angry protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Dozens of people have been arrested, and lawyers […]
Ghana honours Kenyan President William Ruto
Ghana has awarded Kenyan President William Ruto the country’s The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta honour. Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided to insist on the application […]
Ghana’s democracy inspires Africa – President Ruto
Kenyan President, Dr William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto, has described Ghana’s democracy as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to many countries, especially with the emergence of unconstitutional governments from all directions. He explained that Kenya was proud of Ghana’s democracy, particularly the almost equal Members of Parliament for both the Minority and Majority […]
Kenyan President Ruto in Ghana for three-day state visit
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday evening to commence a three-day state visit. He was received by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International Airport. President Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host, President Nana Akufo-Addo, aimed at strengthening trade, diplomatic, and historical ties with the West […]
Man hospitalized after a fight with daughter-in-law
A man in his 70s is nursing injuries after his daughter-in-law engaged him in a fist fight over grazing land in Migori. Kajulu Two Chief Charles Onindo said that the two suffered deep cut injuries following the incident. “I rushed to the scene in Onge’nga area after receiving a tip-off from members of the public,” […]
MP dies after hit-and-run motorcycle crash
A Kenyan lawmaker has died while receiving treatment at a hospital after being involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in the capital, Nairobi. Kullow Maalim Hassan was a second-term MP for Banisa constituency in north-eastern Kenya. His family told local outlets that the MP was hit on Saturday by a speeding motorcycle rider. He was […]
Developments in Port Sector key to intra-continental trade-Kenyan High Commissioner
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Eliphas Mugendi Barine has touted developments in the port sector of Kenya which are yielding significant results in the Eastern Central sub region of Africa and gradually positioning the country as a hub for intra continental trade. Speaking on Eye on Port on the subject “Promoting Trade beyond […]












