A Harare magistrate refused to grant bail Tuesday for a man whose dogs killed a pedestrian last month. Mike Mupinga faces culpable homicide charges after his four animals attacked Samuel Machara on May 30. The 40-year-old defendant will stay behind bars until his trial begins. Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa made the decision during court proceedings. Stephen Chikotora serves as defense counsel for the accused.
Prosecutors say Mupinga kept three pitbulls and one rottweiler at his rental property without proper restraints. The animals broke free from his New Bluffhill yard and found Machara walking along the street. They bit the victim across his entire body during the vicious assault. Machara sustained fatal injuries to his neck, arms...
Nigeria received 119 stolen artifacts from the Netherlands on Thursday. The Dutch government handed over the treasures during a ceremony held in Edo State. These items came from the Wereld Museum in Leiden and represent part of the famous Benin Bronzes collection. British forces took these cultural objects during military raids more than a century ago. The returned pieces feature human figures, animal sculptures, ceremonial plaques, royal items and a bell.
European and North American museums have started giving back stolen colonial artifacts to their home countries. Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments asked for these specific items to be returned. Oba Ewuare II serves as the traditional ruler and protector of Benin...
Zimbabwe's Public Service Minister Edgar Moyo removed all board members from the National Social Security Authority on Tuesday. The firing ended months of fighting about who should lead the agency. Emmanuel Fundira had served as board chairman and runs Astoc Leisure Group as a safari hunting operator. The minister also dismissed Merjury Chinyemba, Shepherd Mundondo, Tarusenga Chitemere, and Grace Mathe. Other removed members were Timothy Nherudzo, Chipo Ndudzo, and Beatrice Ncube.
The conflict centered on Charles Shava becoming the new General Manager in March. Shava had worked as Director for Occupational Safety and Health before taking the top job. The General Manager position had stayed empty for almost three years since July 2022...
Kenya's police oversight body urged calm Wednesday as nationwide protests turned violent. The National Police Service Commission asked demonstrators and officers to follow the law during anti-government rallies. Several people suffered gunshot wounds as peaceful morning marches became afternoon clashes. Hospitals treated injured protesters and police across multiple cities.
Commission chief Peter Leley said officers work under difficult conditions during emotionally charged events. He reminded citizens that police are family members serving their country. The commission stressed that officers must protect lives and maintain order without excessive force. Leley called for professional conduct even when protesters provoke police...
Kenya's top lawyers and rights groups attacked the Communications Authority over a ban on live protest coverage. The agency ordered television and radio stations to stop broadcasting demonstrations. Young protesters marched across major cities to mark one year since deadly anti-government rallies. David Mugonyi leads the Communications Authority and issued the controversial directive. He claimed the broadcasts violated Kenya's constitution and communications laws.
More than 20 civil society organizations joined forces against the media ban. The Law Society of Kenya called the order unconstitutional and illegal. The groups said the agency exceeded its authority and ignored a 2024 High Court ruling. They argued that live protest coverage...
One person died and seventeen others suffered injuries during protests across Kenya on Wednesday. The demonstrations marked one year since deadly anti-taxation rallies that shook the nation. Protesters gathered to remember the victims of last year's violence against government policies. Police forces used tear gas and water cannons to break up the crowds. Medical teams treated wounded demonstrators at hospitals around the country.
A gunman killed one protester in Machakos county during the memorial events. Seven people arrived at Matuu town hospital with bullet wounds from the clashes. Ten injured protesters reached Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi for emergency care. A female police officer received head injuries during the...
Kenya's media regulator banned live television and radio coverage of nationwide protests Wednesday. The Communications Authority ordered all broadcasters to halt real-time reporting of demonstrations marking one year since deadly anti-government rallies. Director-General David Mugonyi warned stations could face punishment for defying the directive. Young protesters gathered across at least 20 counties to remember victims from last year's clashes with police. The authority claimed live broadcasts violated constitutional rules about public safety and order.
Demonstrations took place in major cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu on June 25. Mugonyi cited specific constitutional articles and communications laws as...
Police and protesters fought across Kenya on Wednesday as thousands marked the anniversary of deadly demonstrations. The clashes happened exactly one year after security forces killed at least 60 people during anti-government protests. Young demonstrators carried flags and pictures of victims from last year's violence. Officers fired tear gas and used water cannons against crowds near government buildings. Some protesters threw stones and set fires after calling for people to march on the presidential residence.
The government ordered television and radio stations to stop showing live protest coverage. Officials said the broadcasts violated constitutional rules about public safety. Major news outlets refused to follow the order and...
Many Kenyans avoid insurance because they find it confusing and hard to access. The country's insurance coverage hit just 2.4 percent last year. People worry about complicated paperwork and difficult claims processes. Most citizens view insurance as something only wealthy people can afford. This creates problems when disasters strike families and businesses.
Insurance companies must change how they serve customers. The industry needs to explain products more clearly and make them easier to buy. Banks have started working with insurance companies to offer coverage through familiar channels. This partnership approach helps customers trust the products more. People already visit bank branches for money matters.
Bank-based insurance sales...
