Man Killed by Angry Crowd After Firing Gun.
LIKONI, Kenya - A man with a gun caused chaos in Likoni on Friday. He was riding on the back of a motorcycle. When they got to Vyemani Grounds, he would not pay the driver.
The man pulled out an AK47 rifle. He shot it in the air. This scared the motorcycle driver. The two men fought over the gun.
The driver got the gun away from the man. But the man had already fired many shots. The bullets hit two people standing nearby.
A woman was shot in her leg and stomach. A man was shot in his stomach, too. They went to the hospital. Doctors say they will be okay.
Many people heard the gunfire. They came to see what was happening. The crowd attacked the man with the gun. They beat him until he...
A Caring Leader Helps Students in Need.
HOMA BAY, Kenya - Governor Gladys Wanga cried as she listened to a poor, disabled mother. The woman's name is Julita Adhiambo. Ms. Adhiambo used to beg for money in markets. She needed to pay for her children's school.
Ms. Adhiambo is a widow with a hard life. But her son, David Ochieng, will now get help. He is part of a new scholarship program called Fins to Swim.
Governor Wanga started Fins to Swim last year. She wants to help smart students from low-income families. Over 480 students were chosen. They met the rules to get the money.
A student must get good grades and really need help to be picked. Local groups find the students who qualify.
Ms. Adhiambo had lost hope. She told her son to...
Kenya Urges Caution as Children Return to School.
NAIROBI, Kenya—The National Transport and Safety Authority has an important message. They want everyone to be very careful on the roads, as children will soon go back to school.
The new school year starts next week. Many kids will be traveling. The Authority says safety is a big priority.
They want drivers to follow traffic rules, which will help prevent crashes, which can hurt or kill people.
The Authority has seen some bad behavior lately. They have done safety checks on roads across Kenya, and some drivers are not being safe.
This is not good. It could put children in danger. Kids will be going back to school. The roads will be busy.
The Authority wants all drivers to do a few...
Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader Roseline Odede.
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders are very sad. Roseline Odede died on Friday. She was an important person who fought for human rights.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. She got sick and died soon after.
President Ruto said Ms. Odede wanted Kenya to be fair for everyone. He shared his love with her family.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also spoke. He said Ms. Odede deeply believed in freedom. She worked hard to make Kenya more democratic.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga also remembered Ms. Odede. He said she improved the Human Rights Commission and protected the rights of vulnerable people.
Mr. Odinga said...
Kenya's Deputy President Attends Wedding.
TIGONI, Kenya - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki went to a wedding on Saturday. It was for the son of Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano. The wedding was in Tigoni, Kiambu County.
Peter married his bride, Wambui. The deputy president said Kenya is a blessed country. He posted about it on Facebook.
Mr. Kindiki said strong families make a better nation. He said Kenya needs more than roads and buildings; it also needs love and good values.
"We need positive social values," he said. "We need love for each other and our country."
Mr. Kindiki wants to see stronger families. He thinks different age groups should support each other more, and he says this will make Kenya prosper in every way.
Other...
Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader.
Roseline Odede was a respected leader in Kenya who worked hard to protect people's rights. She died on Friday after a short illness, which is a big loss for the country.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and helped establish the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which ensures that the police treat people fairly.
IPOA said Ms. Odede was very special. She knew a lot about human rights and justice, and she wanted the police to do the right thing. Her work made Kenya a better place.
"We will miss her very much," IPOA said. "She believed that all Kenyans have rights. She served Kenya with all her heart."
Ms. Odede was a lawyer for over 30 years. She...
Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Two Young Men in Kenya.
KIAMBU, Kenya - Two families are looking for answers after their loved ones were found dead in Kiambu County. The men had been missing for days before their bodies were discovered.
John Muchiri Muthoni, 27, was one of the victims. His naked body was on the side of Banana-Kiambu Road on Saturday. Mr. Muthoni was last seen alive on January 3rd.
"We don't know what happened to him," said Hussein Khalid, the CEO of Vocal Africa. Mr. Khalid confirmed it was Mr. Muthoni's body that was found.
The police took the body to a nearby hospital. They will do an autopsy to find out how he died. Michael Muchiri, the police chief in Kiambu, said they are looking into what occurred.
Ian Singoe was...
President Biden to Give Top Honor to 19 Americans.
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will soon give a special award to 19 Americans. The award is called the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the highest honor a regular citizen can get.
The winners come from many different fields. Some are famous, and others worked hard to improve the country.
Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue magazine, is one of the winners. She has raised a lot of money for charity. Bono, the singer from the band U2, will also get a medal. He has worked to help poor people and those with HIV/AIDS.
President Biden chose these people for a reason. He thinks they have done great things for the United States and the world. They are "good people," the White House...
Zimbabwe Moves Forward with Vision 2030 Plan.
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The government of Zimbabwe is making progress on its Vision 2030 plan. The goal is to make Zimbabwe a richer country by 2030.
Mashonaland East province shows how the plan is working. The government is building important things there, including the Chivhu and Muchekeranwa dams and the Mahusekwa District Hospital.
Dr. Jenfan Muswere is a government minister. He said the Chivhu Dam will help the economy grow, bring more tourism, and provide water for farms and businesses. Over 70 families are already using the dam to water their crops.
Dr. Muswere said the dam will help make Zimbabwe an "upper middle-income society." That means people will have more money. He said it's...
