The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has expressed its shock following reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State that claimed the lives of at…
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Pope Francis winds up South Sudan visit with a call for peace
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiNAIROBI – Pope Francis ended hi tour of South Sudan on Sunday with a call for peace in the country, urging the South Sudanese to lose no opportunity to build…
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EAC Summit calls for ceasefire in eastern DRC, withdrawal of all foreign armed groups
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiThe EAC extra-ordinary summit leaders have called for the immediate ceasefire in the DRC. Following the meeting in Bujumbura, Burundi, on Saturday under the chairship of President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the…
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Water harvesting, distribution and irrigation top agenda in Italy President’s visit to Kenya
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiNAIROBI – Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to visit Kenya in March as bilateral ties deepen. President William Ruto on Friday said the visit will enhance cooperation between the…
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DRC resources belong to the people of DRC, President Ruto says
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiBUJUMBURA – It is time for the world to recognise the resources of the DRC belong to the people of the DRC, President William Ruto has said. Through a statement…
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BY: MWANGI in Kinshasa East African Community member states’ leaders are set to meet on Saturday in Bujumbura, Burundi, for a special summit over the rising tensions in the DRC.…
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Kenya, Finland to enhance commercial, environmental ties
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiNAIROBI – Kenya and Finland have committed to enhance commercial relations and environmental ties following high-level meetings between Kenyan government official and visiting Finn Minister of Economic Affairs. Minister Mika…
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CHURCH AND HOPE: Tens of thousands throng Kinshasa for Pope’s mass
by The Briefby The BriefBY: MWANGI MAINA in Kinshasa Enormous crowds waved at Pope Francis in Kinshasa, the DRC, on Wednesday, as he prepares to deliver his first-ever Mass in the country. The open-air…
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NAIROBI – Safaricom Board has elected Adil Khawaja as its chairman, replacing veteran corporate banker John Ngumi who was pushed out in January after a five-month stint. Safaricom, the largest…
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