Women’s rights NGO launches petition to block Chris Brown’s performance in South Africa

Women’s rights NGO launches petition to block Chris Brown’s performance in South Africa BBC 14th October, 2024 11:38 AM Chris Brown during a past performance. PHOTO/@chrisbrownofficial/Instagram Chris Brown’s forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to a renewed focus on the country’s shocking levels of violence against women, with campaigners saying it sends…

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Ruto mourns Chebukati, says he served Kenya with integrity

Ruto mourns Chebukati, says he served Kenya with integrity President William Ruto. PHOTO/@StateHouseKenya/X President William Ruto has mourned the death of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBEC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. In his condolence message, President William Ruto termed Chebukati a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity. “I have received…

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Controversies that marred IEBC during Wafula Chebukati’s reign

Controversies that marred IEBC during Wafula Chebukati’s reign Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X Wafula Chebukati rose to the helm of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in January 2017, taking over from Issack Hassan who had been compelled to step aside following a series of street protests. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta okayed…

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What ailed Wafula Chebukati? – The Standard

Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati at the National Tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati was battling a recurring illness, with his family and friends keeping a close watch on his condition at his home in Karen, Nairobi. “After treatment in Germany, he recovered and was able…

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Australian runner reveals brutal Valentine’s Day breakup before career-defining victory

A heartbroken Australian runner turned Valentine’s Day pain into victory, delivering a career-defining performance just hours after heartbreak. Australian record-holder Lauren Ryan has explained the pain of being dumped via text message on Valentine’s Day, just one day before securing a stunning victory in the 3,000m race at the Boston Valentine Invitational on February 15….

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Senator Demands Answers on Why Some Teachers Were Barred From Marking the 2024 KCSE

Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) officials are facing tough questions after allegations emerged that they unfairly excluded a group of teachers from marking next year’s national secondary exams. On Thursday, February 20, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka informed the Standing Committee on Education that 32 instructors from Poroko Friends School in Narok County were barred from…

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