CBK SEPARATES AIRTEL MONEY AND AIRTEL NETWORK KENYA
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) move squarely makes Airtel Money a direct competitor of Safaricom's MPESA and give Kenyans more options for transferring money.
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MIGUNA’S HOMECOMING FUNDRAISER DRAWS REBUKE ON TWITTER; ORGANIZER DEFENDS THE EFFORT
Comments toward the fundraiser are mostly negative. One Twitter user dismissed the effort as "akili ya omena," others have asked Miguna to sell his Tesla, but his supporters insist on giving him a hero's welcome for championing freedom, advocating for democracy and fighting injustice. Miguna has defended the organizers, calling them "people of integrity."
Africana Voice REVIEW: RUTO NAMED HIS CABINET; COUP IN BURKINA FASO; KENYAN WOMAN MURDERED IN EGYPT; MIGUNA’S HOMECOMING
The Week was filled with global news impossible to cover in one sitting. Join us as we move to give you a review of the news you may have missed throughout the week.
BODY OF KENYAN WOMAN MURDERED IN EGYPT GOING HOME MONDAY; HER KILLER COMMITTED SUICIDE
Grace Wangui was working as a domestic worker when she was killed. People familiar with the incident say media reports that Wangui was thrown from the 13th floor of a building are false. Her killer is the one who committed suicide by jumping from the 13th floor.
MUSEVENI LASHES HIS SON WITH A “PILLOW,” AFTER HE TWEETED THREATS TO INVADE KENYA AND ROME
Many view Museveni's apology as hollow, because he has promoted his son to a 4-Star-General. Kainerubaga's unhinged tweets have embarrassed the Ugandan government, and left people wondering if he's fit to be a leader. His antics have, however, boosted his Twitter following to over 600,000. He has also expressed interest in sending a 100-cow dowry for Italy's anti-immigration leader Giorgia Meloni.
The Africana Voice WEEKLY REVIEW: THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL, JACKPOT WINNER ELECTED IN KENYA, PROTEST IN IRAN AFTER MORALITY POLICE KILL WOMAN
Kenyan Woman missing in Wyoming since Feb 2022, Boyfriend uncooperative with cops. Ebola Outbreak causes concerns in East Africa. Patogonia Owner donates company profits of his company to fight the effects of climate change. End of an era in world Tennis and Serena Williams and Roger Federer retire from competitive tennis. Former US President Donald Trump faces multiple legal peril. Kenyans among 47 indicted people in a $250 million Covid-19 fraud case, the biggest in US history.
KENYA SHOULD PRIORITIZE PROTECTING CITIZENS WORKING IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Alarming study shows causes of abuse for domestic migrant workers are extremely high. Such a situation calls for a more direct effort to ensure Kenyans are to abused.
PETITION LAUNCHED TO FIND KENYAN WOMAN MISSING SINCE FEBRUARY
Police say the boyfriend, considered a person of interest, has declined to avail himself for an interview surrounding her disappearance, but he has been charged with 5 felonies surrounding unauthorized use of her finances. Crime Stoppers have issued a $100 reward for information leading to solving her case. To reach Crime Stoppers, call 307-228-4276. Anybody with information should contact Gillette Police Department at 307-682-5155.
IT’S TIME TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH
Queen Elizabeth II's death ended a long reign, but it has ignited more urgent calls for the end of paying homage to the British Royal family.
EBOLA OUTBREAK IN UGANDA PUTS KENYA ON HIGH ALERT
Kenya and and Uganda have issued emergency phone numbers to reports suspected cases. Kenya: 0729-47-1414 or 0732-35-3535, | Uganda toll-free number 0800-100-066.
