Calls for gov’t action on femicide and GBV mark International Women’s Day
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the government has been urged to address pressing issues affecting women, particularly the rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking to the media, Neila Abdhallah, Director of Sisters for Justice, criticized the government’s silence despite the increasing femicide cases across the country. “There has been no […]
Coast M-pesa Jr NBA kicks off with financial literacy session for over 400 juniors
More than 400 juniors from the Coast region today benefited from a financial literacy session organized by M-PESA Go during the M-PESA Jr. NBA tournament held at Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa. Speaking at the event, Kawira Mugambi, M-PESA Go Growth Manager noted that it is important to embrace financial literacy to young people as […]
Kenyan woman sentenced to death in Vietnam
A Kenyan woman has been sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking. Macharia Margaret Nduta was arrested at the Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. According to Vietnam authorities, Nduta was found in possession of illegal substances. She was later arrested, charged in court and sentenced to death. Most Asian […]
Killers of former Kilifi DG Kamto jailed for 70 years
Killers of former Kilifi Deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto have been jailed for 70 years. Julius Gitonga was jailed for 40 years, while Joseph Mukabana was sentenced to 30 years in jail after being found guilty of murder by a Mombasa court. Kamto who was the first Deputy Governor of Kilifi, was murdered in his Nyali […]