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10 Sep

Former Presidential Candidate Mohamed Dida Serving A 7-Year Sentence In American Prison

Citizen News0 CommentsNewsFormer Presidential Candidate Mohamed Dida Serving A 7-Year Sentence In American Prison

Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida is serving a 7-year sentence in Illinois, United States for stalking and transmitting threats. Dida has been serving his sentence at the Big Muddy Correctional Centre in Illinois since November 18, 2022, after being convicted of stalking and intimidating an unidentified victim. The 49-year-old former teacher was found guilty of two charges, the first for stalking and transmitting threats, which resulted in a two-year sentence. The second count was for aggravated stalking and violation of a restraining order which saw the court slap him with a 5 year sentence. During the hearing in…

10 Sep

James Earl Jones, voice of ‘Mufasa’ dead at 93

bbc news0 CommentsEntertainmentJames Earl Jones, voice of ‘Mufasa’ dead at 93

American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voices of the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93. He died early on Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said. Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian and The Lion King. He was best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive, gravelly voice. Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, posted “RIP Dad” with a broken heart emoji as he shared a news report of the death.…

10 Sep

Rebecca Cheptegei’s Ex-Lover Dickson Ndiema Dies at Moi Referral Hospital

Kenyans.co.ke0 CommentsNews, SportsRebecca Cheptegei's Ex-Lover Dickson Ndiema Dies

Dickson Ndiema, the ex-lover to deceased Ugandan athlete Rebeca Cheptegei has died at Eldoret, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), succumbing to the wounds incurred from the incident that saw him suffer burns to 30 per cent of his body. Ndiema had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being rushed to the medical facility following an altercation that saw Ndiema douse Cheptegei in petrol before setting her on fire. Kenyans.co.ke has authoritatively learnt that Ndiema, a sports professional himself succumbed to the burns on Monday night. MTRH, however was yet to release a statement by the time of…

08 Sep

King Kaka – Wanapanga Kutumaliza Video

Radio Huru0 CommentsEntertainment#RejectFinanceBill2024, Finance Bill 2024, KING KAKA - WANAPANGA KUTUMALIZA

Alot has been said less has been done. Vinc On The Beat Original Lyrics by Pastor Nganga Additional Vocals by Vinc Jadi Kaka Empire Presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWm43iIyV90

08 Sep

Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaSudan

Tahani Hamid, 35, remembers her former life as a housewife in Sudan’s Darfur region as peaceful and happy, caring for her three young children and preparing meals for them and her husband, a local policeman. But as rivalry between two Sudanese military factions erupted into full-blown conflict in April last year, a series of calamities shattered that tranquil life, changing it forever. In the weeks before the outbreak of the conflict, armed skirmishes broke out in their neighbourhood in Neyala and a stray bullet pierced the metal roof of their mud-brick house, hitting Hamid just above the left elbow. She…

08 Sep

IAEA Completes Safety Review of Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaIAEA, South Africa

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts concluded a comprehensive review of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant's long-term operational safety today. This Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation (SALTO) follow-up mission, conducted from September 3 to 6, was requested by Eskom, the plant's operator. Koeberg, located about 30 kilometers north of Cape Town, South Africa, is the continent’s only commercial nuclear power station. Since its Units 1 and 2 began operation in 1984 and 1985, respectively, the plant has been pivotal in supplying roughly 5% of South Africa’s electricity and reducing reliance on coal. Koeberg’s Unit 1 recently…

08 Sep

Raila Odinga Seeks Blessings from Clansmen for African Union Top Seat Bid

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAfrican Union, Raila Odinga

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has urged his clansmen to pray for his success in securing the top position at the African Union Commission (AUC). Speaking at his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s home in Nyamira Kang’o village, Bondo sub-county, Mr. Odinga emphasized his desire to lead the continent and reduce Africa’s dependency on European countries. Addressing his Sakwa clansmen from South Nyanza, the opposition chief said that Africa is capable of solving its own problems without relying on foreign nations. He reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the continent by seeking the AUC chairmanship. Nairobi Governor Johnston Sakaja, who was present…

08 Sep

Muthoki and Team Shines at KCB Golf Series in Nanyuki

Reporter0 CommentsSportsKCB Golf Series

The youthful team of Jeff Muthoki, Winston Kirimi, Kevin Kabugi and Ian Kirimi returned a combined score of 116 points to emerge as the overall team winners of the 16th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the 9-hole Nanyuki Golf Course on Saturday. Gabriel Miungi, captain Anthony Rukwaro, James Warui and Rama Maulid returned 109 points to be named as the second best team of the night at the tourney that brought together a field of 103 top amateur players. Both teams will participate in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 6, 2024. Speaking after their…

08 Sep

Sardine Shortage Hits Homa Bay Fish Market as Ugandan-Kenyan Clashes Disrupt Supply

Reporter0 CommentsNewsKenya, Uganda

Women traders at the Homa Bay fish market are facing a severe shortage of sardines (omena) due to ongoing clashes between Ugandan police and Kenyan fishermen. The disruption has led to a sharp increase in prices, with sardine costs doubling over recent weeks. Traders report that the amount of sardines they used to purchase for Sh1,000 now costs Sh2,000, severely cutting into their profits. Many traders are struggling to meet customer demand, resulting in growing frustration across the market. The affected traders are calling on the government to intervene swiftly to restore normal trade conditions and stabilize prices. They urge…

08 Sep

EU Fisheries Chief to Visit Tanzania for High-Level Blue Economy Talks

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaCharlina Vitcheva, European Union

European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Charlina Vitcheva, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024, to participate in key discussions on sustainable fisheries and the blue economy. The visit will culminate in her attendance at the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), set to take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre on September 11. The event is expected to be inaugurated by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Vitcheva’s visit marks another step in strengthening ties between the European Union (EU)…