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Over the past year, Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests. What started as a demonstration over proposed tax increases soon turned into a nationwide, youth-led protest over the state of the economy, alleged political corruption and police brutality. But it's come at a cost. Dozens of protestors have been killed in clashes with the police, and human rights groups say many activists have been abducted and tortured by agents of the states. Michael Kaloki meets the young Kenyans who are caught in a battle for change.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.

Over the past year, Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests. What started as a demonstration over proposed tax increases soon turned into a nationwide, youth-led protest over the state of the economy, alleged political corruption and police brutality. But it's come at a cost. Dozens of protestors have been killed in clashes with the police, and human rights groups say many activists have been abducted and tortured by agents of the states. Michael Kaloki meets the young Kenyans who are caught in a battle for change.Presented by Michael Kaloki Produced by Alex Last Studio mix by Neil Churchill Editor Penny Murphy

Will the second Africa climate summit produce tangible solutions to fight for climate justice?Police abuse is widespread in Kenya a new study finds. Rights groups warn the findings expose systemic failures that have left many Kenyans vulnerable to police harassment and violence.And how did Botswana become a leader in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Ayuba Iliya in Lagos. Priya Sippy, Stefania Okereke, and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Guest post by Stanley Olisa Half the world still live without access to essential health services. Thats the stark warning from the World Health Organisation. When illness strikes across Africa and Asia, families are forced into impossible choices: pay crippling out-of-pocket costs or go without treatment altogether. For too many, the result is fatal. From pneumonia in Bangladesh to malaria in Kenya and maternal complications in Nigeria, the story is consistent. The poorest are locked out of healthcare systems designed to leave them behind. But a new tech-driven model is starting to change that. A Digital Lifeline Helpster, a global non-profit platform, is leveraging technology to close life-threatening healthcare gaps. Its model is simple but radical: connect vulnerable patients directly with donors, hospitals and volunteers in real time. The goal is to bypass the bottlenecks of traditional aid and get treatment to those who need it most, when they need it most. The platforms data from Africa and Asia reveal just how urgent the crisis is, and how tech innovation can be part of the solution. The Conditions Claiming the Most Lives Pneumonia remains one of the leading killers of children under five in Bangladesh, accounting for 12% of child deaths. In rural Kenya, severe malaria dominates case records, with more than 3.4 million new cases and 11,800 deaths each year. One seven-year-old girl endured three days of fever before Helpster matched her family with a donor. The $109 treatment cost was impossible to cover. Without digital intervention, she would not have survived. In Nigeria, the challenge is even larger. With 68 million malaria cases and 194,000 deaths recorded in 2021 alone, the country accounts for nearly a third of global malaria deaths. Alongside this, obstetric emergencies such as pre-eclampsia and placenta praevia regularly appear in Helpsters case logs. Healthcare at Catastrophic Cost Behind these statistics are families who simply cannot pay. In Bangladesh, rural households earn around $155-175 per month. Treating pneumonia costs $170. A breech delivery can cost $265. In Kenya, severe malaria treatment averages $109, while pneumonia is $133. Just 28% of Kenyans have health insurance, and even then many say it is unaffordable. In Nigeria, treatment for malaria or surgical conditions ranges from ?20,000 ($25) to ?180,000 ($230). Yet fewer than 10% of Nigerians have insurance, leaving 190 million to pay out of pocket. When half of Nigerians earn just ?63,126 ($41) a month, according to 2025 data, these costs are catastrophic. Barriers That Keep Care Out of Reach For families in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria, the obstacles to healthcare are strikingly similar. The first is economic. With households bearing most of the cost, even a basic hospital stay can wipe out a months income. Distance is another barrier. In rural areas, hospitals may be hours away, reached only by dirt roads or unreliable transport. For a mother in labour or a child with a high fever, those delays can be fatal. The shortage of medical staff deepens the crisis. Doctors and nurses cluster in urban centres, while rural facilities operate with skeletal teams. Many who are trained leave for better prospects abroad, draining already fragile systems. Social and cultural factors also hold people back. Women often need permission to seek care, while marginalised groups are treated with suspicion or neglect. And when families finally reach hospitals, corruption and empty drug shelves too often greet them instead of treatment. Digital health services are expanding but the poorest remain excluded, a cruel irony of progress. Scoring Poverty, Prioritising Urgency This is where Helpsters model shows its strength. By applying digital poverty and urgency scores, the platform can prioritise cases based on household income, family size, location and living conditions. In Bangladesh, the average poverty score is 118/250 with an urgency score of 22/26. In Kenya, ...

A lawsuit by the Trump Department of Justice is unprecedented in that it sues all the federal District Court judges in Maryland at once. At stake is a case involving deportation, rights of habeas corpus, and the Constitution's separation of powers. Also: today's stories, including how the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) might spur an international aid response in Gaza, how a Boston neighborhood and a college cope with a housing crisis, and a ballet school showing Kenyans that dance is for everyone. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Merblum, of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. He shares his journey growing up as a cellist in metro Atlanta, to his life of teaching and freelancing in the San Francisco bay area. After an incredibly moving trip to Kenya in 2019, Robert and Rebecca were inspired to start the Kenya International Cello Festival, which quickly morphed into a chamber music festival. Robert speaks about the impact they are making in Nairobi by teaching young musicians how to play string instruments, which have been generously donated by many organizations in the US, bringing in faculty to coach chamber music groups, training music teachers to teach the younger students, and training Kenyans how to do repairs on instruments. This is an incredibly inspiring story about how to make a difference in the lives of young students living in the slums of Nairobi, through the power of music!For more information on Robert: https://roberthowardcello.com/You can also find Robert on Instagram: @rhowardcelloFor more information on the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival: https://www.kicf.net/tourIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

TakeawaysMount Kenya's discovery was shrouded in mystery and folklore.Colonial powers significantly influenced coffee cultivation in Kenya.Missionaries played a crucial role in introducing coffee farming.The Kikuyu people have a deep cultural connection to the land.Economic opportunities for Kenyans grew with the establishment of cooperatives.The history of coffee in Kenya reflects broader themes of colonialism and resistance.Only white settlers were allowed to own coffee farms for decades.The rise of smallholder farmers transformed the coffee landscape in Kenya.Kenya's coffee story is intertwined with its cultural heritage and identity.      The Written Blog Part of The Exchange Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

In a move to protect local entrepreneurs, Tanzania has banned foreign nationals from operating in 15 key business sectors—including mobile money, retail trade, and tour guiding. Supporters call it economic justice. Critics warn of investor flight. Kenyans feel targeted. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Morris Karimi, a financial analyst and development economist and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi.

In this episode, the boys link up to discuss foreigners in Kenyans business, rules of vacations and also the on-going Sandwich Star Search. Enjoy!

Tinubu Confirms Nigeria Ex President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In Londonhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-confirms-nigeria-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london/13/07/2025/#Breaking News #Buhari #London #Muhammadu ©July 13th, 2025 ®July 13, 2025 8:23 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and announced the death of the Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari at a London Hospital at about 4:30pm on Sunday, after years of rumours and speculations by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that the person that ruled Nigeria for the last eight years died few years after he took over office on May 29, 2015. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Dead As Police Repel Mass Shooting In Oko, Ekwulobia, Biafra Group Denieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-dead-as-police-repel-mass-shooting-in-oko-ekwulobia-biafra-group-denies/10/07/2025/#Breaking News #Aguata #Anambra #Biafra #Ekwulobia #Oko #Orumba #Police ©July 10th, 2025 ®July 10, 2025 8:54 pm Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has repelled the simultaneous sporadic heavy gun shooting in Oko and Ekwulobia, when two separate groups of unknown gunmen engaged men of the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters in the Orumba North local government area in an early morning gun battle and another group took over the Ekwulobia flyover bridge in the Aguata local government area of the state on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two members of the public and set ablaze the patrol vehicle of Agunaechemba, the state special vigilante group, which, police said one of the attackers was killed during the deadly gun battle and on Thursday, the Police issued new updates, stating that an additional Ak-47 riffle has been recovered from one of the fleeing assailants, while Biafra armed group, the Biafra Defense Forces in a tweet on Thursday specifically denied any involvement in the mass shooting at Ekwulobia, stating, those impersonating them will one day run out of luck. #OsazuwaAkonedo31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Israelis To Be Jailed For Stealing After Hamas' Attack At Nova Festivalhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-israelis-to-be-jailed-for-stealing-after-hamas-attack-at-nova-festival/08/07/2025/#Law #Gaza #Israel #Nova ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 11:20 am Three Israeli citizens; Liran Yaakovov, Natanel Aviv and Oz Chai Rahum have been convicted for stealing properties belonging to victims of the October 7, 2023 massacre when groups of Hamas fighters invaded the Nova Music Festival near Kibbutz Be'eri, barely five kilometers away from Gaza, with over 4,400 fun seekers at the music party and killed more than 360 persons at the music festival which led to the state of Israel waging wars in Hamas controlled Gaza, Hezbollah controlled Lebanon, Iran under Ayatollah Khamenei Supreme Leadership and recently in Houthis controlled Yemen.  #OsazuwaAkonedoFlights Delayed, 1 Dead As Gunman Engage US Border Police In Texashttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/flights-delayed-1-dead-as-gunman-engage-us-border-police-in-texas/08/07/2025/#Breaking News #McAllen #Texas #US ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 5:19 am Flights at McAllen International Airport on Monday early morning were delayed for several hours as 27 years old gunman, Ryan Louis Mosqueda ambushed and shot at the United States, US Border Police Patrol agents in Texas, injuring two police officers and a border patrol employee, which, the suspect was later shot dead at the entrance of the US Border Patrol Federal Building, this occurred, less than 48 hours when on Saturday a North Texas police officer was ambushed at a DHS facility and shot in the neck by 8 men in body armor, these incidents happened amid nationwide rise in threats to Immigration and Custom Enforcement, I.C.E personnel and Border Patrol agents over President Donald Trump Immigrants deportation policy. #OsazuwaAkonedoWhy Suspected Multi States Kidnapper Obinna Orji Not In Court - Policehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/why-suspected-multi-states-kidnapper-obinna-orji-not-in-court-police/06/07/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Anambra #Delta #Imo #Police #Rivers ©July 6th, 2025 ®July 7, 2025 7:07 pm Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has given reasons why a suspected kidnapper, Obinna Orji who the police said his gang are responsible for series of kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra, Delta and Rivers States has not been charged to court since he was arrested, while condemning an X social media post published by an account holder named Fisayo Soyombo who has raised alarm that the police arrested and detained Obinna Orji he described in the post a businessman for eight months without charging him to court. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

Tinubu Confirms Nigeria Ex President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In Londonhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-confirms-nigeria-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london/13/07/2025/#Breaking News #Buhari #London #Muhammadu ©July 13th, 2025 ®July 13, 2025 8:23 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and announced the death of the Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari at a London Hospital at about 4:30pm on Sunday, after years of rumours and speculations by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that the person that ruled Nigeria for the last eight years died few years after he took over office on May 29, 2015. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Dead As Police Repel Mass Shooting In Oko, Ekwulobia, Biafra Group Denieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-dead-as-police-repel-mass-shooting-in-oko-ekwulobia-biafra-group-denies/10/07/2025/#Breaking News #Aguata #Anambra #Biafra #Ekwulobia #Oko #Orumba #Police ©July 10th, 2025 ®July 10, 2025 8:54 pm Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has repelled the simultaneous sporadic heavy gun shooting in Oko and Ekwulobia, when two separate groups of unknown gunmen engaged men of the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters in the Orumba North local government area in an early morning gun battle and another group took over the Ekwulobia flyover bridge in the Aguata local government area of the state on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two members of the public and set ablaze the patrol vehicle of Agunaechemba, the state special vigilante group, which, police said one of the attackers was killed during the deadly gun battle and on Thursday, the Police issued new updates, stating that an additional Ak-47 riffle has been recovered from one of the fleeing assailants, while Biafra armed group, the Biafra Defense Forces in a tweet on Thursday specifically denied any involvement in the mass shooting at Ekwulobia, stating, those impersonating them will one day run out of luck. #OsazuwaAkonedo31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Israelis To Be Jailed For Stealing After Hamas' Attack At Nova Festivalhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-israelis-to-be-jailed-for-stealing-after-hamas-attack-at-nova-festival/08/07/2025/#Law #Gaza #Israel #Nova ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 11:20 am Three Israeli citizens; Liran Yaakovov, Natanel Aviv and Oz Chai Rahum have been convicted for stealing properties belonging to victims of the October 7, 2023 massacre when groups of Hamas fighters invaded the Nova Music Festival near Kibbutz Be'eri, barely five kilometers away from Gaza, with over 4,400 fun seekers at the music party and killed more than 360 persons at the music festival which led to the state of Israel waging wars in Hamas controlled Gaza, Hezbollah controlled Lebanon, Iran under Ayatollah Khamenei Supreme Leadership and recently in Houthis controlled Yemen.  #OsazuwaAkonedoFlights Delayed, 1 Dead As Gunman Engage US Border Police In Texashttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/flights-delayed-1-dead-as-gunman-engage-us-border-police-in-texas/08/07/2025/#Breaking News #McAllen #Texas #US ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 5:19 am Flights at McAllen International Airport on Monday early morning were delayed for several hours as 27 years old gunman, Ryan Louis Mosqueda ambushed and shot at the United States, US Border Police Patrol agents in Texas, injuring two police officers and a border patrol employee, which, the suspect was later shot dead at the entrance of the US Border Patrol Federal Building, this occurred, less than 48 hours when on Saturday a North Texas police officer was ambushed at a DHS facility and shot in the neck by 8 men in body armor, these incidents happened amid nationwide rise in threats to Immigration and Custom Enforcement, I.C.E personnel and Border Patrol agents over President Donald Trump Immigrants deportation policy. #OsazuwaAkonedoWhy Suspected Multi States Kidnapper Obinna Orji Not In Court - Policehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/why-suspected-multi-states-kidnapper-obinna-orji-not-in-court-police/06/07/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Anambra #Delta #Imo #Police #Rivers ©July 6th, 2025 ®July 7, 2025 7:07 pm Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has given reasons why a suspected kidnapper, Obinna Orji who the police said his gang are responsible for series of kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra, Delta and Rivers States has not been charged to court since he was arrested, while condemning an X social media post published by an account holder named Fisayo Soyombo who has raised alarm that the police arrested and detained Obinna Orji he described in the post a businessman for eight months without charging him to court. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

Tinubu Confirms Nigeria Ex President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In Londonhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-confirms-nigeria-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london/13/07/2025/#Breaking News #Buhari #London #Muhammadu ©July 13th, 2025 ®July 13, 2025 8:23 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and announced the death of the Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari at a London Hospital at about 4:30pm on Sunday, after years of rumours and speculations by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that the person that ruled Nigeria for the last eight years died few years after he took over office on May 29, 2015. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Dead As Police Repel Mass Shooting In Oko, Ekwulobia, Biafra Group Denieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-dead-as-police-repel-mass-shooting-in-oko-ekwulobia-biafra-group-denies/10/07/2025/#Breaking News #Aguata #Anambra #Biafra #Ekwulobia #Oko #Orumba #Police ©July 10th, 2025 ®July 10, 2025 8:54 pm Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has repelled the simultaneous sporadic heavy gun shooting in Oko and Ekwulobia, when two separate groups of unknown gunmen engaged men of the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters in the Orumba North local government area in an early morning gun battle and another group took over the Ekwulobia flyover bridge in the Aguata local government area of the state on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two members of the public and set ablaze the patrol vehicle of Agunaechemba, the state special vigilante group, which, police said one of the attackers was killed during the deadly gun battle and on Thursday, the Police issued new updates, stating that an additional Ak-47 riffle has been recovered from one of the fleeing assailants, while Biafra armed group, the Biafra Defense Forces in a tweet on Thursday specifically denied any involvement in the mass shooting at Ekwulobia, stating, those impersonating them will one day run out of luck. #OsazuwaAkonedo31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

Tinubu Confirms Nigeria Ex President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In Londonhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-confirms-nigeria-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london/13/07/2025/#Breaking News #Buhari #London #Muhammadu ©July 13th, 2025 ®July 13, 2025 8:23 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and announced the death of the Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari at a London Hospital at about 4:30pm on Sunday, after years of rumours and speculations by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that the person that ruled Nigeria for the last eight years died few years after he took over office on May 29, 2015. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Dead As Police Repel Mass Shooting In Oko, Ekwulobia, Biafra Group Denieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-dead-as-police-repel-mass-shooting-in-oko-ekwulobia-biafra-group-denies/10/07/2025/#Breaking News #Aguata #Anambra #Biafra #Ekwulobia #Oko #Orumba #Police ©July 10th, 2025 ®July 10, 2025 8:54 pm Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has repelled the simultaneous sporadic heavy gun shooting in Oko and Ekwulobia, when two separate groups of unknown gunmen engaged men of the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters in the Orumba North local government area in an early morning gun battle and another group took over the Ekwulobia flyover bridge in the Aguata local government area of the state on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two members of the public and set ablaze the patrol vehicle of Agunaechemba, the state special vigilante group, which, police said one of the attackers was killed during the deadly gun battle and on Thursday, the Police issued new updates, stating that an additional Ak-47 riffle has been recovered from one of the fleeing assailants, while Biafra armed group, the Biafra Defense Forces in a tweet on Thursday specifically denied any involvement in the mass shooting at Ekwulobia, stating, those impersonating them will one day run out of luck. #OsazuwaAkonedo31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

Tinubu Confirms Nigeria Ex President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In Londonhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-confirms-nigeria-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london/13/07/2025/#Breaking News #Buhari #London #Muhammadu ©July 13th, 2025 ®July 13, 2025 8:23 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and announced the death of the Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari at a London Hospital at about 4:30pm on Sunday, after years of rumours and speculations by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that the person that ruled Nigeria for the last eight years died few years after he took over office on May 29, 2015. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Dead As Police Repel Mass Shooting In Oko, Ekwulobia, Biafra Group Denieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-dead-as-police-repel-mass-shooting-in-oko-ekwulobia-biafra-group-denies/10/07/2025/#Breaking News #Aguata #Anambra #Biafra #Ekwulobia #Oko #Orumba #Police ©July 10th, 2025 ®July 10, 2025 8:54 pm Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has repelled the simultaneous sporadic heavy gun shooting in Oko and Ekwulobia, when two separate groups of unknown gunmen engaged men of the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters in the Orumba North local government area in an early morning gun battle and another group took over the Ekwulobia flyover bridge in the Aguata local government area of the state on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two members of the public and set ablaze the patrol vehicle of Agunaechemba, the state special vigilante group, which, police said one of the attackers was killed during the deadly gun battle and on Thursday, the Police issued new updates, stating that an additional Ak-47 riffle has been recovered from one of the fleeing assailants, while Biafra armed group, the Biafra Defense Forces in a tweet on Thursday specifically denied any involvement in the mass shooting at Ekwulobia, stating, those impersonating them will one day run out of luck. #OsazuwaAkonedo31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedo3 Israelis To Be Jailed For Stealing After Hamas' Attack At Nova Festivalhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/3-israelis-to-be-jailed-for-stealing-after-hamas-attack-at-nova-festival/08/07/2025/#Law #Gaza #Israel #Nova ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 11:20 am Three Israeli citizens; Liran Yaakovov, Natanel Aviv and Oz Chai Rahum have been convicted for stealing properties belonging to victims of the October 7, 2023 massacre when groups of Hamas fighters invaded the Nova Music Festival near Kibbutz Be'eri, barely five kilometers away from Gaza, with over 4,400 fun seekers at the music party and killed more than 360 persons at the music festival which led to the state of Israel waging wars in Hamas controlled Gaza, Hezbollah controlled Lebanon, Iran under Ayatollah Khamenei Supreme Leadership and recently in Houthis controlled Yemen.  #OsazuwaAkonedoFlights Delayed, 1 Dead As Gunman Engage US Border Police In Texashttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/flights-delayed-1-dead-as-gunman-engage-us-border-police-in-texas/08/07/2025/#Breaking News #McAllen #Texas #US ©July 8th, 2025 ®July 8, 2025 5:19 am Flights at McAllen International Airport on Monday early morning were delayed for several hours as 27 years old gunman, Ryan Louis Mosqueda ambushed and shot at the United States, US Border Police Patrol agents in Texas, injuring two police officers and a border patrol employee, which, the suspect was later shot dead at the entrance of the US Border Patrol Federal Building, this occurred, less than 48 hours when on Saturday a North Texas police officer was ambushed at a DHS facility and shot in the neck by 8 men in body armor, these incidents happened amid nationwide rise in threats to Immigration and Custom Enforcement, I.C.E personnel and Border Patrol agents over President Donald Trump Immigrants deportation policy. #OsazuwaAkonedoWhy Suspected Multi States Kidnapper Obinna Orji Not In Court - Policehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/why-suspected-multi-states-kidnapper-obinna-orji-not-in-court-police/06/07/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Anambra #Delta #Imo #Police #Rivers ©July 6th, 2025 ®July 7, 2025 7:07 pm Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has given reasons why a suspected kidnapper, Obinna Orji who the police said his gang are responsible for series of kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra, Delta and Rivers States has not been charged to court since he was arrested, while condemning an X social media post published by an account holder named Fisayo Soyombo who has raised alarm that the police arrested and detained Obinna Orji he described in the post a businessman for eight months without charging him to court. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

This week on The Long Form, I sit down with Caroline Mutoko, a legendary voice in African media and a fearless advocate for women's leadership and bold African futures.From ruling Kenya's airwaves to redefining what female power looks like in public spaces, Caroline shares the costs of being an unapologetic woman in media, why she walked away at the height of her power, and whether digital creators can surpass traditional media's influence. We unpack what “African audacity” looks like in 2025, how Kenyans and Rwandans can learn from each other, and what the future of East African women will be by 2035.If you care about African leadership, gender, media, and building a fearless Africa, this conversation is for you.Paid partnership with: Waka Fitness: Go to https://waka.fitbase.rw/thelongform and get 20% off your gym membership. Offer lasts until August 2025!#CarolineMutoko #TheLongFormPodcast #AfricanWomen #Kenya #Rwanda #AfricanLeadership #WomenInMedia #PanAfricanism #EastAfrica #AfricanFeminism #WomenInLeadershipListen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/rw/podcast/the-long-form-with-sanny-ntayombya/id1669879621Listen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HkkUi4bUyIeYktQhWOljcFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: https://x.com/TheLongFormRwFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelongformrw/Follow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longformrwFollow Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: https://x.com/SannyNtayombya About Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya:The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment. If you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRwBe a part of the conversation.

The youngest generations in the workforce don't just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build support for these initiatives? We discuss this with:  Martin Irungu, founder and executive director, Empower and Serve Kenya (EmpServe), Nairobi: Irungu's upbringing inspired him to create an organization focused on positive social impact. He shares how EmpServe Kenya is upskilling the next generation of changemakers, and how his teams engage with communities to build trust and support for projects. Nuria Gabriela Soistata Ruiz, innovation and impact programs lead, Makesense Americas, México City: One of her org's programs helps students build leadership skills while managing positive social impact projects in México City. Soistata Ruiz explains how she and her teams keep partners and program participants engaged and reveals the skills she leans on in her social impact work. Plus, how other project professionals can find opportunities that focus on their passions.  Key themes[01:00] Why the next generation wants to deliver positive social impact [04:10] Helping young Kenyans upskill to make change in their communities[07:54] Building buy-in through community ownership and local project champions[13:32] Measuring success through program alumni [15:55] Helping students lead projects to make a difference in México City [22:11] Must-have skills for social impact: Adaptability, empathy and assertive communication[23:39] Finding the right organization to help you deliver positive social impact

Richard Askwith is the multi-award-winning author of books such as Feet in the Clouds, Running Free (“a runner's journey back to nature”), Today We Die a Little (a biography of the great Emil Zátopek) and The Race Against Time (about running in later life). A keen runner for over 40 years, he claims to have achieved “almost nothing” in the sport apart from “life-changing satisfaction”. But he did appear as an extra in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner, and The Rise of the Ultra Runners. Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch

Kate Adie introduces stories from China, Kenya, Australia, Bolivia and the USA.Sichuan province in China is home to a long-standing Tibetan resistance movement. While Beijing views Tibet as an integral part of China – the allegiances of many Tibetans living in China lie with its exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama - voicing support for him can lead to arrest or prison. Laura Bicker visited the town of Aba, where she met monks practicing their faith under heavy surveillance.Youth led protests erupted again in Kenya this week, with many young Kenyans angry at the lack of good job opportunities in the country - more than 30 people died in the demonstrations, and over 500 were arrested. Anne Soy has been following the story in Nairobi.The small Australian town of Morwell will be returning to some form of normality this week, following the conclusion of the trial of Erin Patterson who was found guilty of murdering three of her relatives and attempting to kill another after serving them Beef Wellington laced with toxic death cap mushrooms. Katy Watson reflects on how the town was transformed by the visiting media circus.Bolivia was once seen as an economic miracle, thanks to its huge natural gas reserves. But the energy exports on which the country once thrived have fallen sharply in recent years, pushing many people into poverty. Carolyn Lamboley reveals how the country's economic woes are now affecting people from all walks of life.And finally, we're in the Zion National Park in Utah where Stephen Moss tells the story of the conservation campaign that helped bring the Californian Condor back from the brink of extinction.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Tension is rising in Kenya after a new wave of anti-government protests against alleged government corruption and police brutality. Dozens have been killed and many have condemned the words of President William Ruto, who's said that protesters targeting businesses should be shot in the legs. Anita Nkonge, a BBC reporter in Nairobi, explains what has been happening; plus we hear from young Kenyans who have attended the protests. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Emilia Jansson, Josh Jenkins, Emily Horler and Maria Clara Montoya Editor: Julia Ross-Roy

It's a full house in this one as the hosts talk up the recent protests and it's implications on our future as Kenyans, the importance of keeping good time, among other stories.

31 Dead As Kenya Protesters Mark 7-7, Fear As Ruto, Rivals Talk Anarchyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/31-dead-as-kenya-protesters-mark-7-7-fear-as-ruto-rivals-talk-anarchy/09/07/2025/#Breaking News #Kenya #Nairobi #Ruto ©July 9th, 2025 ®July 9, 2025 5:00 pm Kenya National Human Rights Commission, KNHRC has confirmed that 31 persons have already been pronounced dead by medical doctors attending to protesters who were attacked on Monday by Kenya security operatives and armed militias when thousands of Kenya residents came out to stage a mass protest to mark this year 7-7 anniversary, an event known as Saba-Saba Day that commemorates July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi, this, the United Opposition Leaders called on all Kenya Citizens to declare President Williams Ruto government as an illegitimate regime that is an enemy of the people, hostile to the people, killing the people by thus boycotting all government functions and activities and delegitimize the government's businesses and actions, insisting, 2027 is too far for Kenyans to wait before ending the Presidency of Ruto, and in a swift reaction, President William Ruto on Wednesday visited Dagoretti Northern side of Nairobi to inspect the construction of 540 housing units' project at Kilimani Police Station and during the visit, the President addressed the Nation and declared those or apparent protesters who attacked fellow Kenyans, police officers, security installations and businesses as terrorists, stressing, such acts are a declaration of war and he will never allowed retrogressive elements who want to rise to power through shortcut succeed. #OsazuwaAkonedo

Yesterday, we hosted the final installment of our teach-in series "Beyond the Bill." After the June 25 uprisings last year, many Kenyans were radicalized, they began seeing the state for what it is, they started seeing the contradictions. We wanted to capture that momentum and, through political education, help people make sense of the shape of power that guides what has been happening in the country—from "how countries should think about debt" to the history of Mwakenya, to Pan-Africanism in the DRC, and much more. Every month for the last year, we invited people to help us understand these connected struggles, and we're grateful to everyone who took part and, of course, everyone who listened and shared!In two of our sessions, we spoke to Sudanese comrades Rabab Elnaiem, Husam Mahjoub, and Gussai Sheikheldin. The edited transcripts of these conversations, we put together and published in a booklet called "Revolution Neither Starts Nor Ends." Our ultimate goal is to distribute these as free pamphlets for reading in social justice centres and other political organizing spaces throughout Nairobi (and maybe throughout the country)! However, in order to fund a big print run, we are selling bound copies of this book at 800 KES. Please buy some copies and help us raise money to print hundreds more to give away! You can find them at Cheche Bookshop. Some of you who have already sent money can pick up your copies there anytime.Police violence is one of the oldest stories of Nairobi. Although many are shocked by the open violence unleashed by the Ruto and Sakaja administrations on the streets of Nairobi — goons given permission to wreak havoc and uniformed officers executing people in broad daylight — brutality is always how informal settlements have been governed. For this reason, people's movements in the ghetto have long been the front-line fighters of the war against police violence, documenting and following up on cases long after media fanfare fades. What are the lessons that can be drawn from their work? How can others stand in solidarity with these movements? How is the fight against police violence actually a fight for a bigger kind of freedom?

Demonstrations mark the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests that left 60 people dead in Kenya, while others remain missing. They come on the heels of last week's protests against police brutality in the country. Also, NATO allies  agree to a dramatic boost in defense spending — pledging to invest 5% of their economic output by 2035. And, Vietnam's parliament votes to abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and espionage. Plus, a new book about a crucial part of conversations: deep listening.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

When Amee Devani watched her mother battle colorectal cancer in Kenya, she witnessed firsthand the stark reality of healthcare inequity. That experience would reshape her entire career trajectory—from investment banking at UBS to founding a digital health startup that's revolutionizing how hospitals manage post-acute care. "I faint when they take my blood," Amee admits with characteristic candor. Yet today, as CEO and Co-founder of WellBeam, she's tackling one of healthcare's most persistent problems: the black box of care that swallows patients after hospital discharge. This conversation with host Laurie McGraw reveals how a chance meeting on a Stanford cycling training ride led to a partnership that's now bridging the dangerous gap between acute and post-acute care. Amee and her co-founder Pascal—both Kenyans who met thousands of miles from home—shared more than a homeland. They shared mothers fighting cancer and a determination to fix a broken system. What started as rejected startup ideas in Stanford surgeons' offices evolved into WellBeam after one crucial conversation with pancreatic surgeon Dr. Brendan Visser. His frustration was clear: exceptional inpatient care followed by total blindness once patients left the hospital. Fax machines. Phone tag. Patients bouncing back to the ER before anyone knew there was a problem. Now, WellBeam serves as the critical infrastructure connecting hospital EMRs with home health, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. The result? A 20-30% reduction in readmissions and millions in recovered revenue for physicians doing work they couldn't previously bill. In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Amee also discusses: The unexpected value of "having too much fun" at Cambridge and how it shaped her leadership approach Why she left the prestige of investment banking and consulting to work out of a shoebox office in London How catching the "startup bug" at Pavegen prepared her for the healthcare innovation journey The importance of building a village of mentors, especially as a female founder in healthcare Why healthcare's biggest problems aren't glamorous—and why that's exactly where innovation is needed Navigating slow healthcare sales cycles while maintaining startup momentum Leading as a new mother and CEO: ruthless prioritization and trusting your team Chapter Markers 00:54 - Introduction & Background 04:17 - The Stanford Connection & Finding a Co-founder 07:13 - WellBeam's Origin & Solution 11:28 - Business Model & Market Approach 14:06 - Leadership as a Female CEO & New Mother 21:39 - Advice for Aspiring Female Founders Guest & Host Links Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn Connect with Amee Devani on LinkedIn Connect with Inspiring Women Browse Episodes | LinkedIn | Instagram | Apple | Spotify 

So I get why Jeff Bezos isn't popular in Venice this week. But why would Africans in general, and Kenyans in particular, not love Bill Gates after the philanthropist pledged to give away $200 billion of his fortune to Africa? According to Tablet staff writer, Armin Rosen, it's because Gates' top-down, metrics-driven approach often ignores what Africans actually want. Drawing from extensive on-the-ground reporting in Kenya, Rosen highlights how Gates' Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa pushed unwanted agricultural technologies onto Kenyan farmers, while his foundation received controversial diplomatic immunity from Kenya's unpopular President Ruto. Though acknowledging Gates' successes in vaccination programs, Rosen questions whether billionaire-led development truly helps or undermines local agency and democratic governance. Maybe Gates should, instead, pledge his billions to Venice to enable the sinking city to outlaw tasteless American celebrity marriages. 1. Gates' philanthropy often imposes unwanted solutions on Africans Rosen argues that Gates consistently brings his own technological fixes to problems without consulting the people he claims to help, particularly through initiatives like the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. KEY QUOTE: "So a lot of his philanthropy either sort of goes towards bringing his own solutions to these places or his money is spent in such a way that there isn't a lot of consultation with the people that he's actually trying to help."2. The Gates Foundation operates with government-scale power and spending With massive operational costs and diplomatic immunity, the foundation wields influence comparable to state actors, raising questions about accountability and democratic oversight. KEY QUOTE: "The Gates Foundation spends something like $140 million a year just on travel expenses... They have the same scale as a government agency."3. Gates has become deeply unpopular in Kenya due to political associations His close relationship with Kenya's controversial President Ruto has damaged his reputation among Kenyans who already distrust their government and foreign interference. KEY QUOTE: "At the moment, Bill Gates is not a very popular person in Kenya. And the reason for his bad name is the trust deficit with the government."4. Diplomatic immunity controversy reveals troubling governance patterns The secretive granting of legal immunity to the Gates Foundation, announced after deadly protests against the government, exemplified the lack of transparency that fuels public mistrust. KEY QUOTE: "The Gates Foundation had gotten full diplomatic immunity from the Kenyan government... it was relatively unusual in Kenya for any non-governmental organization to get that kind of legal protection."5. Local innovation often outperforms foreign philanthropy African societies frequently develop their own solutions more effectively than external interventions, as demonstrated by Kenya's creation of mobile money systems that became global models. KEY QUOTE: "It turns out that these societies can kind of solve their problems on their own... Kenya is where basically mobile money began, you know, and M-Pesa is a Kenyan invention." At least Gates isn't spending $200 billion on gross Venetian weddings. Despite all Rosen's valid criticisms of Gates' African interventions, I think we should still prefer billionaires who try (however imperfectly) to solve global problems over those buying massive yachts and throwing obscenely expensive parties. Armchair philanthropy criticism is easier than solutions.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

We are at a national crossroads. The blood of innocent Kenyans cries out. As men, as believers, and as a church, we must speak, pray, and act. Let justice roll on like a river. Let righteousness be our banner.#CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEverydayGet in touch with us:http://www.citam.org/churchonline@citam.org(+254) 784 277 277(+254) 728 221 221

Activists in Kenya and the father of a man who was shot at close range by Kenyan police during a protest over the police custody death of influencer Albert Ojwang want justice. The Ojwang case has triggered a series of protests and the arrest of Nairobi police officers. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Nyamisa Chelangat, an activist, and DW correspondent in Nairobi.

Send us a textThe world of mountain running has transformed dramatically in recent years, with increasing competition and international participation revolutionizing races across America. In this illuminating conversation, elite Brooks athlete Talon Hull shares his journey from collegiate track star to professional trail runner, offering rare insights into the tactical approach needed for mountain racing success.Fresh off an impressive top-10 finish at the US Mountain Running Championships at Sunapee, Talon breaks down his race strategy for the muddy, technical course. "I wasn't climbing well at first," he admits, before explaining how he found his rhythm on the second lap, moving through the field on the most challenging sections. This tactical approach—knowing when to push and when to conserve—showcases the intelligence needed to succeed in today's competitive landscape.As Talon prepares for the upcoming Broken Arrow Skyrace, a Golden Trail Series event, he reflects on how the competition has evolved since his fourth-place finish two years ago. "Two years ago American men swept the top four positions," he explains, "but last year it was taken over by Kenyans." This internationalization has radically changed performance expectations, with times that would have been competitive in the past now falling short against global talent.What makes Talon's perspective particularly valuable is his unique background. Unlike many trail runners, he found success on mountain terrain early, placing third at the World Junior Mountain Running Championships while still in high school before pursuing a collegiate track career at the University of Washington. His story of being noticed by Brooks after setting FKTs in the Pacific Northwest demonstrates how the pathways into professional trail running continue to diversify.Now training in Boulder after years in Seattle, Talon shares insights about altitude training, technical terrain preparation, and the camaraderie within the rapidly expanding Brooks trail team. His friendship with teammate Dan Howell highlights the community aspect that makes trail running special, even as the sport becomes increasingly professionalized.Whether you're a competitive runner looking to transition to the trails or simply fascinated by the evolution of mountain racing, this conversation offers a window into the mindset, training philosophy, and race tactics of one of America's top mountain running talents.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com! 

In this powerful episode of the Beyond Church Walls podcast, Miss Kerry, Mariah, and Rev. Elly dive into the urgent conversation on justice, faith, and the tragic death of Kenyan content creator Albert. They tackle police brutality, abuse of power, and the silencing of voices, while reflecting on Jesus, justice, and the role of Christians and leaders in confronting injustice. It's a raw, emotional, and timely call for young Kenyans to speak up and demand accountability.#citamchurchonline #ChurchEverydayGet in touch with us:http://www.citam.org/churchonline@citam.org(+254) 784 277 277(+254) 728 221 221

Participants: John Steppling, Hiroyuki Hamada, and Dennis Riches. Topics covered: Palestine, US backtracks on General Langley's hostile rhetoric about Burkina Faso, US plays dumb while Ukraine provokes Russia toward nuclear war, Lindsay Graham grandstanding on another trip to Ukraine, Sartre's theory of “bad faith,” Freud vs. evolutionary psychology on the unconscious and self-deception. Kenyans fight against an imposed carbon capture scheme, Hollywood's turn toward fascist narratives. Music track: “Diddie Wa Diddie” by Blind Blake (public domain).

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Part 3 - "Wake Up! The Bandits Are Coming!"At the end of March this year, officers from the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) responded to a request for assistance when an armoured Haitian National Police vehicle became stuck in a ditch near Pont-Sondé in Artibonite. The ditch was believed to have been dug by a local gang.As the MSS officers arrived to help, they were ambushed by armed men, allegedly from the Gran Grif gang. During the firefight, three armoured vehicles were set on fire, and one MSS officer went missing, presumed killed. This incident marked the second casualty for the Kenyans in about a month.The MSS was deployed to Haiti to help stabilize the security situation and combat the growing power of gangs. Unfortunately, since their arrival, the MSS has faced the same challenges as the Haitian National Police: a lack of manpower, inadequate equipment, and insufficient funding. The gangs continue to maintain the upper hand.Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate.In the final part of this series on Haiti, we will explore the challenges facing the Haitian National Police, the fall of beleaguered Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the rising confidence of the Viv Ansanm gang, the arrival and difficulties encountered by MSS officers, and the escalating humanitarian disaster in the country.SpeakersJacqueline Charles, Haiti/Caribbean Correspondent, Miami Herald. Widlore Merancourt, Editor-in-chief for Ayibopost & reporter for the Washington Post on its Haiti coverageWilliam (Bill) G. O'Neill, UN Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti Romain Le Cour Grandmaison, Senior Expert, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized CrimeSophie Rutenbar, Visiting scholar at the New York University Center on International CooperationGITOC LinksThe GI-TOC Observatory of Violence and Resilience in HaitiHaiti, caught between political paralysis and escalating violence - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/haiti-caught-between-political-paralysis-and-escalating-violence/Kenya's High Court blocks proposal to send police support to Haiti - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/kenyas-high-court-blocks-proposal-police-support-haiti/Will the Artibonite massacre be a turning point in Haiti - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/artibonite-massacre-haiti/Gangs of Haiti: Expansion, power and an escalating crisis - https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GITOC-Gangs-of-Haiti.pdfViolence in Haiti: A continuation of politics by other means? - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/violence-in-haiti-politics-crime-gangs/Additional...

In January 2024, protests erupted across Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa as Kenyans demanded justice for women killed in a wave of femicides. The government promised action, launching a 90 day task force to deliver recommendations to President William Ruto. But that deadline has long passed and there's still no clear plan. BBC Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje speaks to feminist activist Editar Ochieng and policy expert Kavinya Makau to explore why progress has stalled, what's happening behind the scenes and their thoughts on whether Kenya is truly committed to ending femicide.

In June last year, dozens of young Kenyans were killed and others wounded during days of anti -government demonstrations. The protestors wanted to occupy Kenya's parliament, to urge lawmakers not to pass a finance bill. Security forces protecting the premises opened fire at demonstrators, and at least three people were killed. No one has been held responsible for their deaths. An investigation by BBC Africa Eye shows how these protesters were gunned down.Also, how dozens of African migrants have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in a Houthi-controlled area in YemenAnd why South Africa is importing weevils to help fight a rapidly growing invasive plant!Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Tom Kavanagh in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Michael Crawley is a runner, writer and social anthropologist based in Durham. He has been a runner for over 20 years, and ran a 2:20 marathon in 2018. His first book, Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia, documents his time living and training alongside runners in Ethiopia, while his latest book, To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance from Mexico to the Himalayas, takes a similarly immersive approach, featuring overnight bike rides, ultra marathons and runs into sweltering canyons in Mexico. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch

Note: this episode might be listed as "E" on your app, but there's no bad language in this one. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of our 13th year of podcasting, so we end #12 with another one-Ryan show...this time about a 7-time Oscar-winner. Along with a slew of technical awards, Out Of Africa won Best Picture and Sydney Pollack was rewarded for his direction. His romantic epic, with all those scenic vistas, was also a mega-hit. Yet not everyone loved the story about Karen Blixen, partly because it's really long and arguably too slow. It's also easy to be bothered that Kenyans & their land are just a backdrop for a love triangle between 3 white people. Coffee farmer Meryl Streep and great white hunter Robert Redford DO sell the love in this "based on real events" flick...even if he doesn't feel as authentic as she does. So enjoy the early days of spring listening to the 654th edition of Have You Ever Seen, the one about Out Of Africa. Well, Actually: to be very anal about this, the Ellis' honeymoon was on the island of Mallorca, not Ibiza. Also, the Serengeti is in Tanzania, not Kenya...although those 2 countries ARE neighbours. This movie is about a coffee farm down in Kenya, but we offer you the greatness of our Canadian sponsor, Sparkplug Coffee. use our "HYES" promo code and get a onetime 20% discount. The website is "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Subscribe to Have You Ever Seen. Rate and review our shows in your app too. Look for all our postings on YouTube too (@hyesellis in the search bar). Subscribe there, but also comment and like the show. Contact us. By email we're "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". By social media, try Twi-X (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or Bluesky (ryan-ellis and bevellisellis).

In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we're joined by Coach Hugo van den Broek, a former elite marathoner with a personal best of 2:12, who has been living and training in Kenya since the age of 22. Hugo shares insights into his incredible journey, from his years as a competitive runner to how he now helps athletes of all levels push their limits through his renowned training camps in Kenya. Whether you're an elite marathoner or a recreational runner, Coach Hugo's unique perspective on pain tolerance, mental toughness, and training in one of the world's most demanding environments will inspire and motivate you. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the world of marathon training and the magic of Kenya's running culture—tune in now!Coach Hugo organises running camps in Kenya, where you run daily with Kenyans, have meetings with athletes, seminars and cultural experiences. It's for runners of every level, all in a very safe environment, fully guided from start till end. You can find more info on his website kenya-camp.comHugos instagram is @run_coach_kenya We are now on YOUTUBE:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com ·  Our website: ⁠www.marathonrunningpodcast.com⁠  ·  Our Instagram: ⁠@runningpodcast⁠ ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠Amazon Storefront⁠ ·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠SpeedStriders Facebook Group⁠·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcastTheme Song:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Night Out by LiQWYD / liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/liqwyd/night-out Music promoted by Audio Library • Night Out – LiQWYD (No Copyright Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tut9O8uaJho&t=13s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Kenyans who? Righteous deportations. Space horrors! Irish pronunciations. Anti-mummy propaganda! Sleep privilege? Caitlin Clark's vs Hake's arms.The Hake Report, Monday, March 17, 2025 ADTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:02:12) Trump did it anyway* (0:04:28) Hey, guys!* (0:08:04) White man won LA Marathon!* (0:17:25) News…* (0:17:56) Illegal deportation?* (0:29:55) Chinese love Trump* (0:43:01) Irish name pronunciations* (0:51:22) Skype closing down, overseas callers!* (0:55:10) Space is so real; 1971 fatalities; stranded astronauts coming home* (1:11:20) Coffee: Different types of Indians in farm context?* (1:13:12) Coffee: Roots, love for Jews, Christ* (1:18:45) Coffee: St. Patrick's Day, four-leaf clover?* (1:20:18) LYC revisited: Bruce Lee* (1:22:05) UK libs against mummies, bc "colonialism"* (1:28:29) Libs want Dems to stop Trump* (1:31:09) Sleep deprived? Body clock, tips, anxiety, "sleep privilege," Bible* (1:42:16) Saudi Arabia funds "maternity leave" for women's tennis players* (1:45:11) Whose arms are bigger: Caitlin Clark or Hake's?* (1:50:13) "Cumbia Sampuesana" - Aniceto MolinaLINKSBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/3/17/the-hake-report-mon-3-17-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/3/17/hake-news-mon-3-17-25Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO YouTube - Rumble* - Facebook - X - BitChute - Odysee*PODCAST Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc.SHOP - Printify (new!) - Spring (old!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - Joel - Punchie Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

Paula Radcliffe is one of the true legends of running, a former marathon world record holder, multiple world champion over the marathon and cross country, winner of the London marathon (3 times), the New York marathon (3 times) and the Chicago marathon. Now 51, Radcliffe discusses her decision to return to the roads to run the Tokyo and Boston marathons. She also discusses her greatest races, how her childhood running club in Bedford played a key role in her success, and she addresses the thorny issue of doping and the time she was publicly accused by the Sunday Times. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com

With its dancing challenges and comedy sketches, it's no surprise why Tiktok is popular with young Kenyans. It's also a way for them to make money through the app's gifting service. But there's a darker side, where young women – and girls as young as 15 – are selling sexual content on livestreams, with some being recruited and exploited by “digital pimps”. Africa Eye's Debula Kemoli investigates who is profiting. A spokesperson for Tiktok said in a statement that they have zero tolerance for exploitation. And they enforce strict safety policies, including robust live content rules and moderation in 70 languages, including Swahili. Producers: Nalini Sivathasan and Patrick Clahane Editors: Pete Murimi and Rebecca Henschke Sound engineer: Neil Churchill

On Daybreak Africa: More than 40 members of the Islamist al Shabaab armed group were eliminated in an operation by the Somali National Army and international partners. Plus, European leaders meet with Ukraine's president to discuss the war with Russia. President Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. We'll hear the views of some Kenyans on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. UNICEF says worsening insecurity in DRC rebel-controlled cities is making it difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. Kenya's rebranded People's Liberation Party says it wants to “liberate” the country come the 2027 presidential election. we'll look at the impact of the work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

As US President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, some Kenyans have expressed their views on what they say Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa.

Sex is one of the few things in life that is available to everyone and is free. But achieving enjoyable sex is not possible for many. Some people are held back by fear, ignorance or culture - others don't know or understand their rights around sex. For years public health campaigns focused on warning people about the downsides of sex - danger, disease and death - but increasingly the work is focused on the reasons people have sex. We're in Brazil where we meet Ana Autoestima. She's a ‘virtual friend' who provides positive advice about sex to women living some of the poorest neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro. We also visit Iraq to find out how a project is helping women who've suffered from female genital mutilation or FGM to enjoy their bodies and sexuality. And we'll hear from Kenyan celebrity and musician Kaz Karen Lucas whose mission is to change the way Kenyans think about sex.This podcast contains adult themes.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Claire Bowes Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Gareth Jones

Damian Hall is an ultramarathon runner, coach, activist and author. He has represented Great Britain, won the Spine Race and finished fifth at the UTMB, along with breaking several records/FKTs. The Green Runners' co-founder has written two books, the bestselling In It For The Long Run and the award-nominated We Can't Run Away From This. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch

How is the War on Terror playing out in a country like Kenya? What are its security forces doing at the U.S.'s behest, and how are ordinary Kenyans responding? Samar Al-Bulushi discusses the emergence of supranational forms of police power and their impact on human rights activism. Samar Al-Bulushi, War-Making as Worldmaking: Kenya, the United States, and the War on Terror Stanford University Press, 2024 The post Counterterrorism in Context appeared first on KPFA.

Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2024, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From June: Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

This is an extended version of a programme first broadcast on Sunday 28 May 2023.Ronnie O'Sullivan OBE is currently ranked the number one snooker player in the world, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players in the history of the sport. He has won the Masters a record seven times and he jointly holds the record for winning the World Snooker Championship seven times. Since 1997 he has held the world record for the fastest 147 break, leading to his nickname 'the Rocket'. Ronnie grew up in Essex and his father gave him his first snooker cue when he was seven. He took to the game immediately: he was playing on a full size snooker table when he was just eight, and two years later he was beating adult players. By the age of 12, he was winning cash prizes in local tournaments, and was soon earning more than his teachers. Ronnie turned professional when he was 16, and quickly established himself as a star player and a fans' favourite - but he has also made headlines away from the snooker table, with accounts of his depression and struggles with alcohol and drugs. For many years he has kept his physical and mental health in check through his passion for running. He received an OBE in 2016 for services to snooker. DISC ONE: Lose Yourself - Eminem DISC TWO: Careless Whisper - Wham! DISC THREE: Step by Step - Whitney Houston DISC FOUR: Real Gone Kid - Deacon Blue DISC FIVE: You're So Vain - Carly Simon DISC SIX: Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics DISC SEVEN: Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) - Train DISC EIGHT: That's All - Genesis BOOK CHOICE: Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn LUXURY ITEM: A painting set CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: That's All - GenesisPresenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

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