On the same day Bafana Bafana suffered a humiliating defeat, the South African government issued two official statements; one cheering the team, the other defending the country's record on xenophobia. The two statements reveal a government managing two crises at once, and struggling with both.
Investigators say forensic analysis of CCTV footage points to a deliberate act of arson. As families mourn, Kenya is once again forced to confront uncomfortable questions about school safety, student welfare and a troubling history of dormitory fires.
Nearly a decade after the Competency-Based Curriculum promised inclusive, skills-based learning, learners with hearing impairment are still navigating systemic barriers, including deep language gaps, teacher shortages, uneven assessments, among other things that remain fundamentally unequal.
A recently leaked internal document from Kenya’s Directorate of Immigration Services alleges that passports may have been issued to foreign nationals, including individuals linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and other sanctioned figures. The publication has ignited public anger over possible corruption and government silence, while raising concerns about national security, legal compliance, and the integrity of Kenya’s citizenship process. Citizens and opposition politicians are calling for immediate audits and accountability from the government, especially President William Ruto.
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