Kenya's Deputy President Attends Wedding.
TIGONI, Kenya - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki went to a wedding on Saturday. It was for the son of Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano. The wedding was in Tigoni, Kiambu County.
Peter married his bride, Wambui. The deputy president said Kenya is a blessed country. He posted about it on Facebook.
Mr. Kindiki said strong families make a better nation. He said Kenya needs more than roads and buildings; it also needs love and good values.
"We need positive social values," he said. "We need love for each other and our country."
Mr. Kindiki wants to see stronger families. He thinks different age groups should support each other more, and he says this will make Kenya prosper in every way.
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Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader.
Roseline Odede was a respected leader in Kenya who worked hard to protect people's rights. She died on Friday after a short illness, which is a big loss for the country.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and helped establish the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which ensures that the police treat people fairly.
IPOA said Ms. Odede was very special. She knew a lot about human rights and justice, and she wanted the police to do the right thing. Her work made Kenya a better place.
"We will miss her very much," IPOA said. "She believed that all Kenyans have rights. She served Kenya with all her heart."
Ms. Odede was a lawyer for over 30 years. She...
Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Two Young Men in Kenya.
KIAMBU, Kenya - Two families are looking for answers after their loved ones were found dead in Kiambu County. The men had been missing for days before their bodies were discovered.
John Muchiri Muthoni, 27, was one of the victims. His naked body was on the side of Banana-Kiambu Road on Saturday. Mr. Muthoni was last seen alive on January 3rd.
"We don't know what happened to him," said Hussein Khalid, the CEO of Vocal Africa. Mr. Khalid confirmed it was Mr. Muthoni's body that was found.
The police took the body to a nearby hospital. They will do an autopsy to find out how he died. Michael Muchiri, the police chief in Kiambu, said they are looking into what occurred.
Ian Singoe was...
President Biden to Give Top Honor to 19 Americans.
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will soon give a special award to 19 Americans. The award is called the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the highest honor a regular citizen can get.
The winners come from many different fields. Some are famous, and others worked hard to improve the country.
Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue magazine, is one of the winners. She has raised a lot of money for charity. Bono, the singer from the band U2, will also get a medal. He has worked to help poor people and those with HIV/AIDS.
President Biden chose these people for a reason. He thinks they have done great things for the United States and the world. They are "good people," the White House...
Zimbabwe Moves Forward with Vision 2030 Plan.
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The government of Zimbabwe is making progress on its Vision 2030 plan. The goal is to make Zimbabwe a richer country by 2030.
Mashonaland East province shows how the plan is working. The government is building important things there, including the Chivhu and Muchekeranwa dams and the Mahusekwa District Hospital.
Dr. Jenfan Muswere is a government minister. He said the Chivhu Dam will help the economy grow, bring more tourism, and provide water for farms and businesses. Over 70 families are already using the dam to water their crops.
Dr. Muswere said the dam will help make Zimbabwe an "upper middle-income society." That means people will have more money. He said it's...
Benjani Mwaruwari Fights for His Chance to Lead Zimbabwe Soccer.
Benjani Mwaruwari wants to be the next leader of Zimbabwe's soccer federation. But some people are trying to stop him. They say he does not have the right education.
Mr. Mwaruwari is fighting back. He has taken his case to a special sports court. It could cost him $28,000, but he thinks it is worth it to have a fair chance.
The soccer federation's rules are not totally clear. They talk about having a certain level of schooling. But they also say "equivalent" education is okay. That is not exactly defined.
Other candidates went straight to the special court when they were rejected. But the federation's main rules might say they should have appealed differently first...
The First Lady of Zimbabwe Visits Elderly in Mashonaland Central.
MASHONALAND CENTRAL, Zimbabwe—First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa visited the Musiiwa Community yesterday. The people there asked her to visit to show her how they help the elderly and others in need.
The First Lady did not just watch. She got involved, too. She helped the local women plant crops, cleaned houses, did laundry and cooked, and talked with the elderly people.
Mrs. Mnangagwa says it is important to love and care for the elderly. Some feel lonely, and some are blamed for witchcraft, but the First Lady says we must help them.
They replanted maize and beans at 102-year-old Gogo Felita Ngadze's home. When she first planted them, there was no rain, so some did not...
President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe promoted six army colonels to brigadier generals on December 16, 2024. He did this as the Commander-in-Chief of Zimbabwe's military forces. A law allows him to promote officers for their great service.
The six new brigadier generals are Oscar Tshuma, Raban Nikisi, Benjamin Sabata, Passmore Taruodzera, Million Ndlovu, and Lawrence Munzararikwa.
Zimbabwe's top army leader, Lt. Gen. Anselem Sanyatwe, spoke at a ceremony for the promoted officers. He said drug abuse is a big problem in Zimbabwe. It hurts the economy and the military. The country wants to stop drug abuse so it can reach its goals.
Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe said the promotions show the officers worked hard. He wants the new brigadier generals to...
At the heart of Harare, the Rainbow Towers Hotel turned into a dazzling wonderland on New Year's Eve. The Celestial Chorus Volume 2 Soirée brought together 3,000 guests to welcome 2025 in grand style.
The night began with a spectacular drone show lighting up the sky. It displayed images of President Mnangagwa, businessman Kuda Tagwireyi, and the Seventh Day Adventist logo, ending with bright New Year wishes for all.
Inside, the hotel sparkled like London's famous Harrods. Kevin Zhou, known as "Kevin—The Wedding Planner," spent a year crafting this black-and-white celebration. Fresh flowers filled the air with sweet scents, and music played softly in the background.
The menu delighted guests with both local and world flavors. Chef...
