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Zimbabweans shrug off Geza's stay away call
Zimbabweans didn't follow war veteran Blessed Geza's second call for a nationwide stay-home protest. He appeared on YouTube on Saturday, asking people to shut down everything on April 22 and 23. Geza wanted everyone to remain at their houses against what he termed a dying system. He warned businesses not to open their doors during these dates. His goal was to repeat the March 31 protest that happened earlier. The war veteran keeps urging citizens to stand together against President Mnangagwa. He claims the president has vascular dementia, making him unfit to lead Zimbabwe. Geza said the country should not be run from private farms or secret meetings. He told people they must defend themselves if attacked. His message aimed at stopping...
Get ready for Kalro asset auction
KALRO plans to auction off many old items next month. The public can buy vehicles, lab equipment, office supplies, scrap materials, tires, furniture, and batteries from them. Two auction companies will handle sales at different locations between May 5 and May 14, 2025. Every auction starts at 10 a.m. sharp. People interested should check items during work hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. before bidding. Some items can be seen at one place, but buyers will bid somewhere else. Bidders must pay a returnable fee equal to 10 percent of the starting price for each lot. Registration happens one hour before auctions begin. The minimum price will be revealed during bidding. Everything sells as-is with no warranties. Winners must pay 25 percent of...
Burkina Faso just foiled a plot to topple Traore
Burkina Faso military leaders caught people plotting against Capt Ibrahim Traoré last week. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said former soldiers worked with terrorists to plan attacks on the presidential palace. They wanted to create chaos across the country. The plotters hoped international groups would take control afterward. Officials have claimed several similar coup attempts since Traoré took power in 2022. The nation struggles with armed groups controlling about 40% of its territory. Despite promises from the military government, security problems continue, with many attacks happening regularly. Sana explained that plotters tried using religious leaders to convince army officers to join them. The attack was planned for April 16...
Ruto mourns Joel Munuve untimely passing
President Ruto shared kind words about Joel Munuve, who passed away recently. He called the Kariobangi North MCA bold, vocal, and hardworking, with fresh ideas that helped many people. The president sent prayers to the family, local residents, and Nairobi County Assembly during this sad time. Munuve pushed for better youth and women's programs throughout his leadership. He worked hard to improve education, water access, and healthcare in his area. Munuve died Tuesday morning after feeling chest pains on his way to work in the CBD. He collapsed suddenly, and medical staff could not save him at the hospital. His body rests at Lee Funeral Home as they wait for an autopsy. Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi announced the sad...
Kenya forms team to tackle human trafficking
Kenya plans to create a special unit against human trafficking, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. This team will enforce labor migration rules more strictly. The unit aims to catch people who trick young Kenyans with false promises about jobs abroad. Murkomen told the National Assembly Committee that fighting trafficking needs everyone to work together. He answered questions from Tarbaj MP Hussein Barre about trafficking cases in Northern Kenya. Police have found many trafficking cases where youths are lured with dreams of better lives overseas. The government helps victims through rescue operations, legal support, and counseling services. They work with both police and humanitarian groups to save people...
Rongo church shut down after 57 folks rescued
Officials closed a church in Rongo town after reports of deaths and secret burials on church grounds. A family came with police to claim their father's body before church members could bury him inside the property. They rescued 57 people from the building during this operation. Police found two bodies at the site, but need tests to learn how these people died. The church leaders had denied rumors about hidden graves on their land. The church faced problems before when they buried a GSU officer there on March 28, 2025. One daughter said her father died after locals attacked the church a week earlier. She claimed her uncles took his body against his written wishes to be buried at the church. She feared his spirit might haunt her for not...
MPs dig into Mediheal transplant ethics
The National Assembly's Health Committee started an 80-day public inquiry about Mediheal Group of Hospitals' kidney transplants. MP Dr James Nyikal leads this investigation after worries arose about ethics violations, transplant tourism, and organ sales. He wants to check if these medical practices follow Kenya's health laws. The committee aims to suggest reforms that protect healthcare standards and promises a thorough examination of all concerns. They plan to ask tough questions about procedure legality, possible organ selling, and whether donors gave proper consent. The Kenya Renal Association raised alarms on May 3, 2024, about vulnerable donors being matched with foreign patients. They reported cases of pressure, missing...
Joel Munuve dies on way to work
Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve passed away today after experiencing chest pains on his way to work. He fell ill heading toward the Nairobi CBD office before being rushed to the hospital, where he died. His body rests at Lee Funeral Home awaiting an autopsy. Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi shared this sad news with the public. The assembly leadership expressed deep sorrow over the unexpected death. Speaker Ngondi remembered Munuve as someone who cared deeply about his community. He described the late MCA as hard-working, dedicated, tireless, and passionate about service. The speaker noted how Munuve helped many people through his leadership role. Ngondi called him not just a colleague but a brother whose presence made...
Mudavadi and Huawei team up for Kenyas digital dream
Kenya teams up with Huawei for digital growth. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi met with Huawei's Global Vice President Wang Ke in Beijing to expand their tech partnership. They plan to improve rural internet access, create youth training programs, and support Kenya's new AI strategy. This meeting happened during President Ruto's state visit to China. The government wants to build on past successful projects with Huawei. They aim to connect more schools, TVET institutions, and hospitals across Kenya. Mudavadi shared that 274 digital hubs already exist in TVET centers nationwide. The long-term goal reach 1,450 hubs as part of Kenya's economic transformation plan. Wang Ke confirmed Huawei stands ready to help achieve these digital goals...
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