Mudiwa Hood recently wrote an open letter to Fadzayi Mahere addressing their recent social media squabbles. Hood expressed that his success came from hard work, not privilege.
Alikiba, a musician from Tanzania, had a surprising experience on New Year's Eve. He was performing at the Raha Fest in Nairobi, Kenya. During the show, someone used teargas on the crowd, which was Alikiba's first exposure to teargas.
He had to stop singing for a bit because of the teargas. But he came back later and finished his performance. His fans loved that he kept going even though it was tough.
Alikiba posted on social media about what happened. He thanked everyone who came to see him sing and dance and said he couldn't wait to perform again. Next time, he'll be ready in case there are more teargas.
Shenseea is a singer from Jamaica who also performed at the festival. She was upset about what happened and told her fans in...
On a sunny Wednesday in Kenya, people saw an unusual thing. Raila Odinga, the leader of the ODM party, came to the Piny Luo Cultural Festival wearing shorts. It was the second day of the fun event.
Mr. Odinga wore green shorts, a white shirt, and a hat. Some important people came, too, like Mama Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, the Vice President of South Sudan. Two governors also joined in: James Orengo of Siaya and Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay.
The second day featured many exciting activities. There were water sports, wrestling matches, and a game called Tero Buru. Everyone had a great time playing and watching.
The festival started on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Mr. Odinga opened it at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya. The theme is "Luo...
The East Africa Law Society wants people who have been kidnapped in East Africa to be freed right away. The group says there have been more human rights abuses in the region lately. They want the police to arrest suspects legally.
The president of the law society, Ramadhan Abubakar, said abductions are a big problem in the East African Community. He mentioned that Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and other countries in the area are having human rights issues.
Mr. Abubakar pointed out that kidnapping people goes against what the East African Community stands for. The heads of law societies from several East African countries agree with him.
Most countries in East Africa have signed agreements that say they won't allow torture. They are...
President William Ruto had a fun time dancing to the song "Kasongo" on New Year's Eve. He was at the Kisii State Lodge with his wife, Rachel, and other leaders. They were all laughing and having a good time.
"Kasongo" is an old song that has become popular again in Kenya. People on social media are using it to talk about politics funnily. The song is actually about a woman who wants her husband to come home.
The song was made by a band called Super Mazembe a long time ago. They came from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 1974, they moved to Nairobi and changed their name. They had many other hit songs.
The story behind "Kasongo" is interesting. The band members went to visit their friend Kasongo at his house. When they got there...
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has named Bashar Al-Assad, the former president of Syria, as the most corrupt person of 2024. They said he had a huge and terrible impact on his country. President William Ruto of Kenya came in second place. Many people voted for him to be first.
Over 40,000 people wanted Ruto to win the top spot. They said his government is greedy and corrupt, and there are not enough jobs for young people. People are also upset about a new finance bill.
OCCRP said that so many people voting for Ruto shows that the public wants justice and accountability. Ruto's government has been accused of making policies that have caused economic problems. Protests against his government have led to...
President William Ruto spoke to the nation on New Year's Day. He said that 2024 was a tough year for Kenya. The country faced many challenges, including security issues, a weak economy, and bad weather.
Ruto said that even though the year was hard, Kenya stayed strong. The people worked together to get through the problems. Families had a difficult time putting food on the table. The cost of living went up due to problems around the world.
But Ruto also shared some good news. He said the government is making progress in important areas. They are working to make sure everyone has enough to eat, improving healthcare using more technology to help people, and building many new homes that people can afford.
Crime is still a concern for...
President Ruto Delivers Hopeful New Year's Address.
President William Ruto addressed the nation on New Year's Eve. He shared his thoughts on the past year and expressed hope for 2025.
2024 was a difficult year for Kenya. The country faced many challenges, including a high cost of living and security problems. Climate change and political uncertainty also caused worry.
But Kenyans are strong. They worked together to overcome difficulties. Their hard work led to success and progress. The president thanked them for their efforts.
The government worked on its promises. It took action to boost food production. It used technology to improve services. It launched a universal healthcare program. It supported small businesses and education...
The Kenya Airports Authority has appointed Nicholas Bodo as interim Managing Director, effective immediately until a permanent CEO is found. Bodo previously served as Director of Air Services in the Ministry of Transport.
