Sudan Conflict Could Displace 800,000, Warns UN Monday, the United Nations issued a warning that the conflict in Sudan could force 800,000 people to flee the country, as fighting between rival military factions continued in the capital despite a ceasefire. Since the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on April 15, hundreds of people have been killed and thousands have been wounded in 16 days of fighting. The crisis triggered a humanitarian catastrophe, damaged large portions of Khartoum, risked attracting regional powers, and reignited the conflict in the Darfur region. In the power…
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“Tuko Na Madaktari” Pastor Ezekiel’s Employee Denies Admitting Sick People Without Doctor’s Consent Pastor Ezekiel Odero was arrested on Thursday, April 27 for the alleged indoctrination and deaths of members of the New Life Church. One of his employees explained to his attorneys Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombet how the minister dealt with sick members of the congregation. The steward stated that the pastor forbade sick individuals seeking prayers to enter his church without medical clearance. An employee of Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s New Life Church demonstrated to attorneys Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta how the pastor dealt with sick individuals…
UN and World Leaders Assist Ruto in Resolving Sudan Crisis from Kenya Amina Mohamed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, was among the UN officials and other leaders who met with President William Ruto on May 1 to discuss a solution to the Sudan crisis. State House noted in a statement that the high-level meeting, chaired by Ruto, was held both virtually and in person. Ruto reported on the progress of conflict resolution in Sudan, noting that the warring parties had rejected the international community’s and leadership’s call for a cessation of hostilities. He added that the people of…
Heavy Police Presence in Nairobi for Azimio Protests In preparation for what is expected to be a continuation of the Azimio la Umoja protests against the government, a large number of police officers have been stationed in various parts of Nairobi. A spot check conducted by Citizen Digital on Tuesday morning revealed that anti-riot police were stationed in Nairobi’s main entry and exit points, including the intersection of the Uhuru Highway and the Haile Selassie Avenue, parts of Ngara, and near the General Post Office. Along Ngong Road, police were seen behaving in a manner analogous to how they were…
Jubilee Party Nairobi Denounces Raila’s Mass Action Raila Odinga’s planned demonstrations in the capital city encountered their first obstacle on Monday, May 1, when the Jubilee faction in Nairobi announced that it would not participate in the demonstrations. Mark Ndung’u, the chair of the Jubilee Nairobi Branch, explained to GossipA2Z that the faction would not participate in a civil action that impeded the ease of doing business in the city. Ndung’u requested that the former premier consider calling off the demonstrations and, if not, ensure the safety of businesses, particularly in the central business district. “The amount of loss sustained…
Samidoh shares a rare family photo and spreads happiness The musician prefers to keep images of his children off the internet. Edday’s post indicating that the singer’s first wife was pregnant again drew scrutiny to the musician and his first wife. Samidoh Muchoki, a musician from Mugithi, posted a photo of his first wife Edday Nderitu, and their three children on vacation for the first time in a very long time. The singer posted the image to his Instagram account with a simple caption “Safari ya Samburu 🎶🎶” His fans praised the singer for posting a photo of his ‘goat’ wife,…
Angry Residents Storm Mackenzie’s Palatial Home On Monday, May 1, residents of Kilifi County stormed the mansion and church of controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie. Minutes after the police and Mackenzie visited the property being treated as a crime scene, locals from the Furunzi neighborhood of Malindi town forced their way into the residence by demolishing a brick perimeter wall. Residents vandalized the property shortly after 7 p.m. while chanting for justice after police evacuated the pastor from his home. During this time, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) searched the compound and discovered books and desktop computers that…
Televangelist Ezekiel Denies Paul Mackenzie Connection As investigations into a starvation cult in Kenya that have resulted in at least 109 deaths continue, televangelist Ezekiel Odero has denied any ties to the controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie. The preacher who was arrested and detained last week amid investigations into fraud, money laundering, murder, assisting suicide, radicalization, crimes against humanity, and child cruelty claims he only met Mackenzie between 2018 and 2022 when he wanted to purchase a television station. According to Pastor Ezekiel, he does not have any familial or friendly ties to Mackenzie and has only met him once during…
Shakahola Massacre Autopsies: Starvation and Asphyxiation Identified as Causes of Death An autopsy concluded that starvation was the cause of death. For seven of the nine children whose bodies were recovered from the Shakahola forest and subsequently examined. According to Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor. Who addressed the media on Monday. Two additional children passed away as a result of a lack of oxygen in their bodies. Pathologists were unable to determine what caused the death of an adult. Whose body was part of the autopsies conducted on Monday. Because the body had been in the grave for some time,…
KeNHA Sets Date for Mai Mahiu-Narok Road Reopening On Monday, May 1, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the reopening of Mai Mahiu-Narok Road. The agency disclosed that the road would be accessible on Tuesday, May 2 in the afternoon. A section of the road was washed away by floodwaters on Sunday, April 30, resulting in the closure of the road. The teams have been instructed to work day and night to reopen the road as soon as possible, as indicated by KeNHA. “The Authority hereby notifies the public that the restoration works are in full swing and that…