Terrible rainstorms hit Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing about 30 people. Heavy rain caused huge damage across the city of 17 million people.
The provincial health minister said many people died from drowning or being crushed by falling walls. Water levels rose quickly overnight and destroyed poor neighborhoods around the city. The floods blocked the main road connecting the city center to the airport and caused problems in nearby areas.
Kinshasa sits beside the Congo River, which makes flooding common. The massive rainstorm happened from Friday night to Saturday, creating dangerous conditions for residents. Rising water swept through streets and neighborhoods, causing widespread destruction.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says he is not starting a new political party. Some news reports claimed his friends were creating the Umoja Summit Party, but Mudavadi denies these stories.
He wants everyone to know he remains committed to working with President William Ruto's government. Mudavadi joined the Kenya Kwanza Alliance when his Amani National Congress party merged with the United Democratic Alliance in January.
The party merger happened with support from party members. Leaders said neither party lost its identity during the joining. The United Democratic Alliance changed its logo and brand after the merger. Cecily Mbarire chaired the party with Issa Timamy as deputy leader.
Party officials like Kelvin Lunani and...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of sending troublemakers to attack him during a church service. Some people tried to enter the church, but Gachagua's security team stopped them.
When Gachagua spoke at the event, he directly blamed Ruto and Nairobi's Governor Johnson Sakaja for the attack. He asked why Ruto would send people to cause problems inside a church. Gachagua said he did not mind being attacked outside the church, but he felt angry about the disruption during a religious service.
He claimed that police officers were told not to help during the incident. Only a few officers volunteered to protect him. Gachagua warned Ruto that trying to hurt him politically would not work. He said his...
A deadly building collapse happened in Bonchari, Kisii County, on Sunday morning. The three-story building fell during construction and crashed into nearby houses where several people were inside.
Emergency workers from the Kenya Red Cross rushed to help with rescue efforts. They worked hard to find people trapped under the broken building. Five people were pulled from the wreckage, and three of them were seriously hurt and taken to the hospital.
Rescue teams continue searching for people who might still be trapped. The collapse caused significant damage to the building and surrounding homes. Local authorities and emergency responders are working together to save lives and understand what caused the building to fall.
The community is...
Security guards for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua fired shots into the air on Sunday morning. They were trying to stop a group of people from interrupting a church service at PCEA Kasarani East Parish.
Video footage showed officers shooting to keep away people who tried to push past the church gate. Gachagua had not arrived at the church when the trouble started. Several cars suffered broken windshields during the incident.
After Gachagua arrived, Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu spoke out against the event. He blamed President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for causing the chaos. Nyutu warned them about facing consequences for their actions.
He spoke strongly about the incident inside the church. Other...
A family in Nyandema village lost their home after a gas explosion on Saturday night. The area's acting Assistant Chief, Richard Juma, explained that the gas cylinder blew up around 11 pm, burning down the entire house and everything inside.
The family managed to save only one item from the fire: a generator. Luckily, no one was hurt during the incident. The assistant chief said police are investigating what caused the gas cylinder to explode. He does not yet know the exact reason for the blast.
Juma warned people who use gas for cooking to be very careful. He said they have seen other gas explosion cases in the area. The incident should teach everyone to handle gas carefully and follow safety rules when cooking with gas cylinders...
The Kenya Veterinary Association wants the government to stop killing donkeys and selling their skins. They say this trade hurts people, animals, and Kenya's culture.
Between 2016 and 2019, Kenya lost over 40% of its donkeys. People in China want donkey skin for traditional medicine. Donkeys help many families in dry areas carry things and work on farms. The animal doctors warn that stealing and killing donkeys damages communities.
The government has tried to stop illegal donkey killing. However, people still smuggle donkeys across borders and steal them. The veterinary association says that selling donkey meat as beef is dangerous. It can make people sick and causes mental stress for communities that depend on donkeys.
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Chief Protus Wechuli, known by his nickname "Misheveve," retired from his job as a chief in the Saboti location. People knew him for making funny videos and having great relationships with local residents.
He earned his nickname by telling a hilarious story about a son who argued with his mother over cooking vegetables. During his retirement ceremony, Wechuli shared more of his famous humor. He joked about returning his work tools and keeping only his pants.
Many people at the ceremony used their phones to record his funny comments. They wanted to share his jokes on social media, where he had become very popular. Wechuli talked about how difficult it was to become a chief. He tried for many years before finally earning the job he...
Congo's government and M23 rebels met secretly in Qatar to discuss peace. These were the first private talks since the rebels took over eastern Congo's biggest cities, and they gave hope for stopping the fighting.
The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and forced many people to leave their homes. Neighboring countries like Uganda and Burundi are worried about the fighting spreading into a bigger war. The discussions happened privately and were seen as positive by people who knew about the situation.
The rebels left Walikale as a sign of goodwill. Walikale is an area with many valuable minerals, like tin. The United Nations and Western governments believe that Rwanda has been supporting the ethnic Tutsi-led M23 rebels with weapons...
