A journalist detained in Eritrean prison without trial for 23 years has won a Swedish human rights prize for his commitment to freedom of expression. Dawit Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was given the Edelstam Prize “for his… exceptional courage”, the foundation behind the award said in a statement. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, Read More
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Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was hit by gunfire as it tried to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale in Florida was diverted to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, where it landed safely at Santiago Airport. A flight attendant suffered minor injuries but Read More
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 – The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi indicated that the reforms will deliver seamless, efficient, and respectful services to customers departing and arriving in the country through the facility. JKIA is one of Kenya’s three Read More
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KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 12 – Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya has resigned from his post Gaya’s resignation comes hours before an impeachment motion against him was due on Tuesday afternoon sitting. His resignation was communicated to members of the Assembly by the deputy speaker Okings Okomo. Okomo says his resignation was procedural after Read More
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Through a statement, the DCI described the allegations as false and aimed at misrepresenting its actions and intentions. “The DCI operates within the parameters established by the rule Read More
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Police have detained an exam supervisor in Marsabit on suspicion of illegally possessing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam papers. Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo confirmed the arrest, stating that officers from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) apprehended the suspect around 4 p.m. on Monday November 11, 2024. The supervisor was reportedly
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 – The family of former first lady Margaret Kenyatta is mourning the death of her brother William Gakuo. Through an obituary, in celebration of Gakuo’s life, the family announced his untimely demise. “It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Gakuo,” The Read More
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NAKURU, Kenya, Nov 12 – Residents of Kipkaren Estate on the outskirts of Eldoret City are in shock after a 12-year-old boy has stabbed his friend to death following a quarrel over toys. The culprit was playing with his 16-year-old friend at their (culprit’s) home when they disagreed. The two boys are classmates in Grade Read More
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