Mohammed Dewji Stories

Tanzanian businessman Mo Dewji named East Africa’s only billionaire worth Sh284.9 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Dewji, commonly known as Mo, is now worth $2.2 billion (Sh284.9 billion), making him the richest person in East Africa and the only billionaire from t...

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief Hemedti says war with army is not over
Reuters  |  Mar 30, 2025

The RSF leader conceded in an audio message on Telegram that his forces had left the capital last week as the army consolidated its gains.

Football and music legends immortalised at California Desert Turf Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 25, 2025

The California Desert Turf Grounds feature nine seating stands, each named in honour of a legend or founding member who has played a pivotal role in t...

Kenyan pilot in ill-fated cargo plane that crashed in Somalia buried in Nairobi
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 24, 2025

His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.

Eritrea, Egypt reject non-coastal states' role in Red Sea security
Addis Standard  |  Mar 24, 2025

Both countries stressed that “coastal states” should take the lead in managing the waterway and rejected “the involvement of non-coastal states” in it...

Two years of brutal war: Could Sudan be split into two countries?
DW News  |  Mar 17, 2025

Military strikes, famine and disease have killed tens of thousands of civilians and millions have been displaced.

MPs fire back at Controller of Budget and Auditor General with corruption allegations
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

Junet accused the offices of the Auditor General and that of the Controller of Budget of overstepping their mandates and fuelling a culture of public...

Mohammed Iqbal Dar, scholar who gave Tanzania its name, dies in UK aged 80
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

His contribution to the country's identity remains an enduring part of Tanzania’s history, ensuring his name lives on through the nation he helped def...

Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Morocco's cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% in 2025 since the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, according to official...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Tribunal clears Justice Mohammed Kullow of misconduct, recommends reinstatement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The tribunal has recommended his reinstatement to the Environment and Land Court.

FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino meets new FKF President Hussein Mohammed
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 18, 2024

The meeting was on the sidelines of the CAF Executive Meeting and the CAF Awards held in Marakkech, Morroco

Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu repatriated to Kenya
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Bajabu, who was accused of involvement with al-Qaeda’s East African branch, was arrested by Kenyan authorities in Mombasa in 2007. He was transferred...

Marrakech hosts Africa’s football celebration at 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards will gather Africa’s finest football talents and legendary icons in a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech,...

FKF commits to quick replacement for Firat to prepare for CHAN
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 11, 2024

FKF vows swift action to appoint a new Harambee Stars coach, focusing on CHAN preparations after Engin Firat's resignation.

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat resigns
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

Mohammed stated that the process of finding a replacement will commence following consultations with the newly elected NEC members.

Tanzania nominates renowned cardiologist Prof. Janabi for WHO Africa Regional Director role
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 10, 2024

President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement following the death of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.

With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as world watches
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

The rebel coalition said it was working to complete the transfer of power to a transitional governing body with executive powers.

Neglect hurts northern frontier's chances of proving its potential - Wajir South MP
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 09, 2024

The world today is looking at food security as the number one agenda yet we have neglected 80 per cent of this country agriculturally.

Wetang’ula challenges new FKF president Hussein Mohammed to revive Kenyan football
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Hussein and Mariga now face the challenge of rebuilding the national football scene and tackling the systemic issues plaguing the sport in Kenya.

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