Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Mukansanga made history on November 22, becoming one of the first women in the world to officiate a men's FIFA World Cup match where defending champions, France, defeated Australia 4-1.
Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Kenya, including the 2015 massacre at Garissa University that Killed 148 people, mostly students.
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.
Few are surprised. Musk said he'll reinstate former President Donald Trump's Twitter Account. The decision came after a 24-hour poll responding to the question "Reinstate former President Trump" returned results favorable to Trump (51.8-48.2%). Trump announced Tuesday he's running for president again. He is currently under investigation in multiple jurisdictions. See graphic below.
The Ruto administration which has only been in power for two months is facing a barrage of criticism for not working fast enough to solve cost of living problems and for appearing to have over-promised and under delivered. The Kenya Youth Assembly also called on the people of Fafi to recall their MP who proposed extending presidential term limits. They criticized the President for failing to appoint a young person in his cabinet or administration.
Five teams: Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia are representing Africa in the world's biggest tournament starting on Nov 20, 2022. Senegal is off to unlucky start after striker Sadio Mane, African Player of the Year, was sidelined with a knee injury requiring surgery. Qatar 2022 is the first World Cup event held in an Arab country. And for the first time ever, all African teams are headed by local coaches.
There's no public record that WFP Executive Director and Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has addressed the racism issue that plagues a significant number of staff working at the Nobel Prize Winning organization.
Viral videos have captured criminal gangs, some on motorbikes, terrorizing residents. Some claim police are refusing to enforce the law to protest the firing of their colleagues accused of extra-judicial killings. TikToker TruthWatchDog has made it a mission to warn Kenyans about the danger spots to avoid.
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.
"Hey Lyin' Ted and Sleepy Joe: meet Toxic Trump," John Podhoretz said in a New York Post OpEd after Trump-endorsed candidates such as Dr. Oz lost to Democrat John Fetterman in a race to replace a Republican senator.
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