Kenyan lawmakers are preparing to vote on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in a high-stakes political drama that has dominated the country following his falling out with President William Ruto. The motion, brought forward by Mwengi Mutuse, an MP, accuses Gachagua of corruption, ethnic divisiveness, and undermining the government. The charges, if proven,…
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Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials Against Marburg Virus Amid Rising Cases.
Rwanda has announced the commencement of vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least 12 lives in the country, predominantly among health workers. The Marburg virus, known for its high fatality rate, has affected 46 individuals in Rwanda, marking the first instance of the virus being detected in the nation. The…
Kenyan MPs Begin Impeachment Process Against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Members of Parliament in Kenya have initiated the process to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua amid serious allegations against him. Supporters of the motion accuse Gachagua of being complicit in the deadly anti-government protests that occurred in June, as well as engaging in corruption, undermining government authority, and fostering ethnically divisive politics. Gachagua has categorically…
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda Claims Six Lives.
Rwanda is grappling with a serious outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has resulted in six fatalities, according to Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana. Most of the victims were healthcare workers in a hospital’s intensive care unit, highlighting the virus’s severe impact on frontline medical staff. Since the outbreak was officially confirmed on Friday, a total…
Kidnap Fears Follow Deadly South Sudan Bus Attack.
A long-distance bus traveling from Juba to Kampala was attacked by gunmen on Tuesday morning along a main road south of the South Sudanese capital, resulting in at least one death and several passengers feared kidnapped. The army reported that a Ugandan man was killed, while eight others sustained injuries. Additionally, seven individuals are missing,…
Tanzania Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Protest Ban.
In a significant crackdown on dissent, Tanzanian police have detained 14 members of the main opposition party, Chadema, including its chairman, Freeman Mbowe. The arrests occurred as authorities sought to prevent a banned demonstration in Dar es Salaam. Chadema had planned the protests to voice concerns over recent alleged killings and abductions of opposition officials….
Kenya To Deploy Additional 600 Police Officers to Haiti.
Kenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to help fight gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas. This would bring the Kenyan contingent, deployed incrementally since June to help the Caribbean nation’s beleaguered police force, up to 1,000. During a visit to the country,…
Uganda President, First Lady Speeches at Dr. Michelle Corral’s 2nd East Africa Fire and Anointing Pastors Conference.
This story is being updated. Watch Live Here. We’re on day two of the 2nd East Africa Fire & Anointing Pastors Conference of Dr. Michelle Corral Follow Live here Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has delegated Uganda Energy Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa to represent her. Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni has delegated Bishop Joshua Lwerere…
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