Ronney Onyango Stories

Norwegian club Sogndal signs Ronney Onyango from Gor Mahia
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 02, 2025

The highly-rated right-back has finally achieved his dream of turning professional and joining a European club after several failed attempts

DPP approves manslaughter charges against Body by Design clinic owners over woman’s death
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Kananu died on October 6, 2024, following a botched operation at Omnicare Medical Limited, also known as Body by Design, located on Kabarsiran Avenue...

Two Ugandan pilots kidnapped after ambush by gunmen in eastern DR Congo
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 31, 2025

The plane, which was reportedly expected to land at Kavumu Airport in Bukavu to transport Red Cross International staff to Entebbe, came under attack...

SADC and AFC/M23 talks agree on troop withdrawal, airport reopening
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

AFC/M23 will also coordinate the freedom of movement for the withdrawing troops according to the agreed principles.

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DR Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...

Hanna Cheptumo to lead Gender Ministry as CS amid GBV crisis, femicide cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If MPs approve her appointment, she will be tasked with addressing gender-related issues and implementing policies to curb GBV across the country.

Ruto fulfils promise to late Baringo senator, nominates widow for Cabinet Secretary position
Amina Wako  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot, if approved by Parliament, will join the nation’s apex policy organ as Cabinet Secretary.

Campbell Scott case: Murder suspect to face trial as co-accused becomes state witness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ingonga dropped charges against Mutinda, who has been directed to assist the police in capturing two other suspects who remain at large.

Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria
Reuters  |  Mar 25, 2025

Health officials said in February that the condition was suspected to be either malaria or food poisoning.

MSF warns of renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The medical humanitarian organisation called on all state and non-state armed groups in Ituri to spare civilians as well as healthcare facilities, whi...

Joint EAC-SADC summit appoints expanded peace panel for DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 25, 2025

The expanded panel will support former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in navigating the complex and volatile conflict that has triggered a severe hum...

Battling TB amidst persistent challenges of stigma, poverty and gender gaps
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 25, 2025

By transforming health pathways and addressing gender disparities, Kenya can strengthen its TB response and improve health outcomes for all.

DR Congo to start political consultations for government of national unity
XINHUA  |  Mar 23, 2025

The mineral-rich eastern DRC remains a focal point of conflict, with various armed groups vying for control over resources such as coltan, tin, tantal...

DR Congo’s M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push
Reuters  |  Mar 23, 2025

It would have been their first direct engagement with DR Congo's government after President Felix Tshisekedi reversed his longstanding refusal to spea...

Muslims in Nairobi’s Majengo struggle for Iftar amid harsh economic times
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 22, 2025

With a population of over 1,000 Muslim families living in congested conditions, only a few can afford a decent meal to break their fast.

Congo M23 rebels to reposition forces from seized town, rebel alliance says
Reuters  |  Mar 22, 2025

Walikale is the farthest west the rebels have reached in an advance that has already overrun eastern Congo's two largest cities since January.

Uganda military says it killed 242 rebels in east Congo this week
Reuters  |  Mar 22, 2025

Uganda military spokesperson Chris Magezi said hundreds of CODECO fighters attacked a Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) military post in the Congo...

UN experts to meet AFC/M23 in Goma for key talks on conflict, governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

One of the main topics will be AFC/M23’s demand for direct talks with the Congolese government.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf welcomes Angola's efforts to pacify eastern DR Congo
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Mahmoud said the Luanda process has contributed significantly to creating conditions for dialogue and regional and international engagement.

Agency warns of food shortages as Congolese refugee numbers surge
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

Burundi has received nearly 66,000 Congolese refugees, with the number of new arrivals doubling in recent weeks.

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