Gongoni Primary School Stories

Kilifi teacher arrested after pupil dies from alleged corporal punishment
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 02, 2025

According to police reports, the teacher, Ian Tembo, instructed Grade 8 pupils to kneel before punishing them. Some were caned while others were hit o...

Magarini mini-poll candidate quits DCP, slams leadership failures and grassroots neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...

Hot day special: Why mango lassi is the drink of the season and how to make it
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 25, 2025

When mangoes, known as the “king of fruits”, meet creamy lassi, the result is the world-famous mango lassi, a perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and...

Afreximbank, KCB seal Sh103 billion deal to operationalise Vipingo SEZ
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 19, 2025

Vipingo SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship projects under the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), envisioned as a catalyst for attracting investment...

Kilifi set to become manufacturing hub with launch of Sh16 billion industrial park
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...

Five injured after gun accidentally goes off inside Bungoma Law Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

The officer himself was injured, along with a Kenya Prisons officer and three civilians who were present in court.

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Media Council of Kenya condemns brutal assault on journalist exposing job fraud in Homa Bay
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

In a statement, MCK said the attack is not only an assault on an individual but also a grave threat to press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the...

Kilifi set for industrial revolution as Vipingo Special Economic Zone breaks ground
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The industrial hub is being developed by global firm Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) in partnership with Centum Investments.

WHO begins Ebola vaccinations in DRC’s Kasai Province amid first outbreak in three years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 14, 2025

The DRC Health Ministry reports 32 suspected Ebola cases, including 20 confirmed infections and 16 deaths, with a new case 70 kilometres from Bulape r...

Angolans are fed up with broken promises: Why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections
The Conversation  |  Sep 14, 2025

Over the past 15 years, Angolans have grown accustomed to delays and postponements of what was once hailed as a building block for a more democratic c...

Siaya County Government sacks 382 health workers over forged documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The county said the revelation came after more than 500 people complained of not receiving salaries despite serving in various health facilities.

Senior official among those arrested in fatal shooting of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 12, 2025

Investigators recovered a large sum of cash from the homes of those detained, using counting machines to verify the amounts as part of the inquiry con...

Ebony and ivory: Why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin
The Conversation  |  Sep 11, 2025

Both elephants and rare ebony lie at the heart of the national heritage of Cameroon. By safeguarding elephants, Cameroon can protect the long-term via...

Global recognition as DPP Renson Ingonga elected to IAP executive committee in Singapore
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Ingonga previously served as President of the Africa Association of Prosecutors (APA) after his election in July 2024 at the association’s 17th Annual...

Over 50 dead after ISIS affiliate ADF attacks funeral in DR Congo’s Lubero territory
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 09, 2025

Congolese soldiers arrived on Tuesday morning to repel the attackers, but by then the assault had ended, army spokesperson Lieutenant Marc Elongo conf...

DRC’s Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason: What case against the former Congolese president is all about
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

President Tshisekedi must tread carefully, as Kabila’s remaining loyalists, though fewer in number, could grow bolder in challenging his leadership.

The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

Veteran politician and former minister Dalmas Otieno dies at 80
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 07, 2025

Otieno was first elected as the MP for Rongo in 1988, serving as Minister for Industrialisation from 1988 to 1991, then later that year as Minister of...

DR Congo crisis: Funding cuts curtail assistance to victims of violence
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The dramatic liquidity crisis currently impacting the UN and its global partners has already prevented a high-level human rights probe into the DRC em...

DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and seven others over alleged kidnapping, robbery with violence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The case arises from an incident in which former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs supporting the Governor Guyo’...

Rwanda, DRC commit to fast-track full implementation of June peace agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The move forms part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring adherence to the peace accord, also referred to as the Washington Accord, which commits...

Families of protest victims wait as DPP examines 184 police misconduct cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

DPP Renson Ingonga said the files are being examined to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to pursue prosecutions, countering claims that hi...

Ex-DRC justice minister Mutamba jailed for Sh2.6 billion scandal: Political witch-hunt or genuine anti-graft drive?
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers. Now, he has been sentenced to three years, with hard labour, for allegedly stealing funds intended for...

Qatar pledges Sh2.7 trillion investment in DR Congo as it mediates peace talks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

The DRC deal follows a major tour by Al Mansour Holding across southern Africa in August, during which it pledged $70 billion (Sh9 trillion) across fo...

DRC’s latest peace deal is breaking down and it isn’t the first – What’s being done wrong
The Conversation  |  Sep 02, 2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, displacing over 7.8 million people and leaving 28 million more facing food insecurity, nearly four million...

Angola’s TAAG Airline launches Nairobi flights as AirAsia exits Kenya
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 02, 2025

Kenya's ambassador to Angola, Joyce M'maitsi, hailed the flights as an opportunity to deepen trade and interconnectivity.

Barchok and Wangamati spend night in custody ahead of arraignment on graft charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed it had received approval from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute Barch...

How to make the ultimate watermelon smoothie for hot days
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 31, 2025

The smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Watermelon is not just a delicious treat, but also a perfect base for a refreshing s...

Denis Onyango hails Uganda's ticket buyout for 2024 CHAN playoff
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...

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