Officials plan to dig up the body of Gaala Aden Abdi today. The 17-year-old refugee girl died after she fought against a forced marriage. Kidnappers took her from Dagahaley refugee camp at night. They moved her about 150 kilometers to Wara Adenmasajida in Wajir South. People across Kenya expressed outrage when they learned attackers beat her, killed her, and burned her body.
The girl received a quick burial following Muslim customs. A medical exam will help build evidence for the court case. Wajir court magistrate Roselyn Aganyo showed frustration Wednesday about slow progress. She ordered police to finish their investigation within ten days. She worried that waiting longer might destroy important evidence.
The case stands as murder...
Former Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta shared a funny story about Pope Francis asking him to leave his State House office during the Pope's 2015 Kenya trip. Kenyatta told the tale at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi during a memorial service for the late pontiff on April 25. He described how this moment showed the Pope's humble nature. The Pope had requested privacy for a meeting with someone else. Kenyatta called this experience "quite incredible."
Kenyatta explained he met with Pope Francis one-on-one as required between heads of state. Someone had asked to speak privately with the Pope. After Kenyatta brought this person into his office, where he had hosted many world leaders like President Obama, everyone sat in silence. The Pope...
Finland will send its president to Kenya next month for the first time. Alexander Stubb will travel with his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, from May 12 to 14. Their trip celebrates 60 years of friendship between the two countries. The Finnish Embassy said President Stubb will meet Kenyan President William Ruto on the first day. They plan to discuss how their nations work together.
Both leaders will discuss world problems affecting Africa and Europe. After the meeting, Stubb will place a wreath at Uhuru Gardens. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto host the Finnish couple for dinner that night. Stubb plans to meet local groups and experts about area growth. He will speak at the University of Nairobi about world politics.
The Finnish...
The head of Independent Patriots for Change says fancy words mean nothing without real action. Panduleni Itula made this clear when he gave his first address as opposition leader last Friday. His speech came after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised several things to Namibians, such as free college education. Itula warned that his party will keep close tabs on how well the current leaders keep their promises.
He told the president his party stands ready with answers whenever the government fails to deliver. The IPC leader pointed out that Namibia faces serious problems like unemployment, poverty, unfair wealth gaps, and dishonest officials. These issues need immediate attention, not just talk. He stressed that his party serves...
FNB Namibia gave 800 mosquito nets worth N$300,000 to help the Zambezi region fight malaria. The area has struggled with a serious outbreak since January that infected over 17,000 people and killed 16. More than 700 residents needed hospital care during this health crisis.
Regional governor Lawrence Sampofu accepted the donation Friday at Katima Mulilo. He mentioned new cases have dropped slightly to about 1,600 this week. He thanked FNB for backing their battle against the disease. He urged people receiving nets to care for them properly and avoid using them as fishing gear.
FNB regional branch manager Richie Howaeb stressed these numbers represent real lives and families affected. He called the situation serious and said the health...
Namibia's Vice President Lucia Witbooi praised traditional leaders from the Omaheke region for their work on government issues such as genocide reparations. She met with these leaders Tuesday in Gobabis. The VP thanked them for attending meetings despite their personal plans and noted how they often leave family events or work duties to participate.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah asked Witbooi to meet these traditional chiefs. Her main task was to tell them about Genocide Remembrance Day, which is happening on May 28 in Windhoek, and invite them to attend the official event. The VP expressed thanks for their steady support throughout the genocide negotiations. She said their constant backing shows their care for their communities...
Namibia will move its student fund back to the education ministry later this year. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared this plan during her first state of the nation address on Thursday. The government hopes the change will save money and better serve students. The move aims to make operations run more smoothly for the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund.
The Cabinet first ordered this change in 2021. Officials want NSFAF directly under ministry control once again. The fund started in 1997 to help Namibian students pay for their college education. However, recent years have brought problems, mainly with collecting money from past students who received loans.
NSFAF gave out N$17 billion to students between 2013 and 2024...
Namibia plans to create better places for sports fans across the country. The national government will build seven new stadiums starting this year. President Nandi-Ndaitwah talked about these plans during her first address to parliament. Each stadium will hold thirty thousand people watching games. These facilities must meet standards set by African football officials.
The president spoke Thursday about how important sports have become for her administration. She wants young people to have good places to play games. The stadiums will appear in different parts of Namibia for everyone to use. Some existing buildings need repairs before teams can play there. Workers will fix old problems during the same project period.
Money for these...
Sam Nujoma Foundation head Nahas Angula sent his sympathy to Catholics worldwide after Pope Francis died. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church passed away Monday at 88 years old. Angula wrote that the pope guided people morally during difficult times across the globe.
The statement praised how Pope Francis shone light through his care for poor people living on the edges of society. His leadership touched many lives through acts of kindness toward those who suffered. He became known for speaking up about problems that hurt regular people everywhere. Many remember him as someone who tried to make the world better for everyone.
Church members feel deep sadness as they prepare for funeral services later this week. Religious groups plan...
