Leaders Who Died in 2022
Pele, Pope Benedict XVI, President Mwai Kibaki-Kenya, and Queen Elizabeth II among notable names
Author: Steve Mokaya (Steve Mokaya)
THE MARATHON KING; ELIUD KIPCHOGE
The The Africana Voice Athlete of the year has one slogan: "No Human is Limited."
DOMTILLA CHESANG IS The Africana Voice WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Chesang's founded I-Rep, an organization in the West Pokot community defending and advocating for girls against FGM and early marriage. She also represents boys who are forced to drop out of school after gaining parental and spousal responsibilities due to the demise of an older sibling. The advocacy work has won her international recognition
Weekly Review: GMO Debate Rages On in Kenya. Azimio Defends 4 embattled IEBC Commissioners. Senegal Beats Qatar in FIFA World Cup Recap
Twitter war erupts between President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga over a petition to remove four IEBC Commissioners who objected to the certification of Ruto's Win. GMO Debate Rages on a Cabinet Secretary Makes shocking remarks. Nigeria launches new redesigned currency to combat fraud. Ruto Takes the 7th Trip abroad since inauguration September 13. Senegal eliminates hosts Qatar from FIFA 2022 World Cup
FIFA 2022 World Cup Updates, Our Twitter Coverage
Ghana becomes the first African country to score a goal in the FIFA 2022 World Cup, but loses to Portugal 3-2. Cameroon falls 1-nil to Switzerland. Cameroon-born Breel Embolo, delivered the Swiss lone goal and appeared apologetic than jubilant after scoring.
WEEKLY REVIEW: A SUMMARY OF TOP NEWS FROM LAST WEEK
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Tours US. US State Department Issues Up to $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of al-Shabab leaders. Bill Gates Tours Kenya. Kenyan parliament votes for EALA nominated MPS. House Collapses in Ruaka, killing 3 people. The World Cup Kicked off.
WEEK IN REVIEW: IN THE US, DEM KEEP THE SENATE. IN KENYA, DP RIGATHI CORRUPTION CASE WITHDRAWN
In a troubling pattern where President Ruto's allies with court cases having their cases dismissed, a corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been withdrawn. Kenya and South African sign a 90-day no VISA agreement.
THE RISE OF GOSPEL RAPPER JI-ME YOUNG
The Machakos-based Gospel music star is using creative means to build his career, including working collaboratively with other artists, and making it easier for fans to buy his music.
NEWSY OCTOBER REVIEW ONGOING UPDATES
The month was full of news in Kenya, Africa, US and the the international front. This is our ongoing coverage of the month.
KENYA AIRWAYS PILOTS GO ON STRIKE, PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON GOVERNMENT AND KQ MANAGEMENT
More than 10,000 passengers were stranded as a result of the strike. The government has called the strike a sabotage of the economy at a time when the country is facing tough times including severe drought in several parts of the country.
