Raila Odinga told reporters Sunday that Kenyans should come to Kamukunji for Saba Saba Day. The opposition leader wants people to honor the democracy fight that started July 7, 1990. He said the same problems from back then still hurt Kenya today. Police violence, money troubles, and human rights abuse continue to plague the country. Raila believes the original protest goals remain unfinished.
The ODM boss plans to show up at Kamukunji himself for the big event. He wants to remember the brave people who died during the 1990 protests. The same spot where activists demanded multiple political parties will host Monday's gathering. Raila thinks Kenya has not fixed its broken systems after 35 years. The economy still struggles and cops...
Shop owners around Kamkunji have formed security groups to guard their businesses during Saba Saba Day events. The traders worry about thieves and troublemakers even though police patrol the area. Kamkunji Grounds hosted the first Saba Saba rally back in 1990 and remains important to Kenya's fight for democracy. The historic day remembers July 7, 1990 protests that pushed the country toward multiple political parties. Young Kenyans use this day to complain about expensive living costs and government problems.
Local business people created community patrols after hearing former Prime Minister Raila While would attend ceremonies at Kamkunji. Shituma Kimani works as a trader and says his community has suffered enough losses. He believes...
Police clashed with protesters on Thika Superhighway Monday afternoon as crowds tried to reach downtown Nairobi. Officers blocked demonstrators from marching into the Central Business District for Saba Saba Day events. The confrontation turned ugly when police launched tear gas at the crowds. Protesters fought back with chants and regrouped along the busy highway. Many carried flags and used loudspeakers to voice their demands.
Authorities had set up roadblocks across major routes leading to the capital city. Armoured police trucks sat at key highway junctions to back up officers on foot. Protesters abandoned their cars and walked toward town as security forces tried to stop them. More people joined the march despite the heavy police...
Kisumu traders opened their doors Monday after a peaceful Saba Saba weekend. The lakeside city stayed calm despite nationwide protest calls. Most businesses ran as usual after Sunday's quiet day when some shops stayed closed. Public transport operated with fewer vehicles on quieter streets. No demonstrations broke out anywhere across the city.
Locals decided to honor Saba Saba without taking to the streets. Mark James, a city trader, said Kisumu people want peace instead of protests. He questioned the point of demonstrations unless someone had hidden motives. Many residents chose to remember the historical day through reflection rather than action. The community showed they understood Saba Saba's meaning without needing to march...
Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan joins Dubai Capitals for the Global Super League. The 38-year-old player takes the spot left empty after Keshav Maharaj stepped away. Dubai Capitals made the announcement on social media this past Sunday. The veteran allrounder cannot play for his home country right after facing several problems. Foreign leagues remain his only option to continue his cricket career.
Shakib played three games for Lahore Qalandars during the Pakistan Super League earlier this year. That tournament marked his return to cricket after a six-month break. Officials had suspended him because of bowling action concerns and other troubles. The Global Super League second phase kicks off this Thursday. Dubai Capitals face...
Dubai's famous dancing water show comes back to life on October first after staying shut down for months. Workers have spent the entire time fixing up the massive fountain that sits right next to the tallest building on Earth. The whole thing started back in April when crews drained every drop of water from the giant lake. They tore apart the old system and built everything from scratch again. The project turned into one of the biggest makeovers Dubai has ever seen.
The new fountain will blow people's minds with flashy lights and crystal clear sound that hits harder than before. Robots control the water jets that shoot up into the air and dance around to music. The concrete bottom got replaced with stronger materials that can handle...
Indian business leaders think Sri Lanka offers great chances for growth and expansion. ITC Group chief Sanjiv Puri says companies from India love the island nation because both countries share deep cultural bonds. He believes these connections make it easier for Indian firms to set up shop there. Puri leads a group of top executives visiting Sri Lanka to explore new business deals. The shared history between the two nations creates trust that helps companies succeed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed India dramatically over the past decade. The country has become more open to international trade and business partnerships. Indian companies have grown stronger and more competitive during this period. They have gained access to...
Uganda's ruling party picked 80-year-old Yoweri Museveni as their candidate for the upcoming presidential race. The veteran leader could add more years to his almost four decades of rule. Museveni told supporters he wants to make Uganda a wealthy middle-class nation. He grabbed power back in 1986 after leading a rebel group against the government. The president has never lost an election since taking charge of the country.
Critics claim Museveni runs Uganda with a heavy hand and crushes anyone who opposes him. Lawmakers changed the constitution twice to remove age limits and term restrictions just for him. Pop star turned politician Bobi Wine plans to challenge Museveni again next January. Wine complained that fighting against the...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon made history when it opened its brand new office at Dubai International Financial Centre. The Sri Lankan bank threw a party to celebrate this major win for the country's banking world. Top executives from the bank joined hands with important people from both Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. Chairman Sharhan Muhseen and boss Sanath Manatunge cut the ribbon at The Gate Village building on the seventh floor. The Dubai financial center's head Arif Amiri helped them launch the new office.
After the ribbon cutting, everyone headed to the fancy Shangri-La Dubai hotel for drinks and networking. Professor Arusha Cooray, who represents Sri Lanka as ambassador, showed up to support the bank. Business leaders from...
