Author: Michael Wandati

NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenyan authorities have reportedly stopped the public screening of a BBC Africa Eye documentary that sheds light on police killings during the 2023 anti-tax protests near Parliament in Nairobi. The film, titled Blood Parliament, reveals disturbing footage and findings linking security forces to the fatal shootings of demonstrators. The screening was scheduled for Monday evening at Unseen Nairobi cinema and was to be followed by a panel discussion. However, according to the BBC, official pressure led to the abrupt cancellation of the event. “A screening of BBC Africa Eye’s ‘Blood Parliament in Kenya’ was cancelled due to pressure…

NAIROBI, KENYA — Popular radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has died at the age of 44 while undergoing treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. In a statement released by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, the Kwach family confirmed that Carey passed away on the night of April 28, 2025. He had been receiving medical care in recent weeks and had appealed for blood donations, which garnered widespread support from fans and media personalities. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Carey… He touched the lives of many through his…

NAIROBI, KENYA — Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has urged the Kenyan government to ban the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from operating in Kenya. Kaluma’s call follows the BBC’s release of a documentary on YouTube on Monday, April 28, 2025 titled “Blood Parliament.” The documentary identified members of Kenyan security forces involved in the shooting of anti-government protesters on June 25, 2024. Taking to his official X account on Monday, April 28, George Peter Opondo Kaluma argued that the media’s role in a democracy is too important to be discharged irresponsibly. “BAN @BBCAfrica IN KENYA. The…

SEMBABULE, UGANDA — Former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa’s decision to fund the construction of a church in Sembabule, his former constituency, has ignited a social media debate, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). Many users have questioned the prioritization of a church over other potentially more impactful projects. President Yoweri Museveni recently inaugurated All Saints Church–Sembabule, located in the West Buganda Diocese, Sembabule District. The church, with a capacity of 1,200 worshippers, was completed in October 2023 through a collaboration between Kutesa and Tororo Cement Limited. Kutesa, who has maintained a relatively low public profile since 2021, explained that his…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sam Omala passed away at the age of 64 on the morning of April 28, 2025, at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His death was confirmed by his wife, Peace Kirabo Omala, and Capt. Mike Mukula, the chairman of Arrow Security Systems Ltd, where Omala served as Director of Operations and Deputy CEO. Capt. Mukula noted that Omala succumbed to prostate cancer after a prolonged illness. Omala gained national prominence in 2011 as the Kampala Field Force Unit (FFU) commander during the “Walk to Work” protests led by opposition leader Dr. Kizza…

COLORADO, UNITED STATES — U.S. authorities reported on Sunday the arrest of over 100 undocumented migrants during a raid on a nightclub in Colorado, marking the latest in a series of detentions under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated on X that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) “apprehended over 100 illegal aliens at an underground night club frequented by Tda and MS-13 terrorists.” President Trump has previously designated South American gangs Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as terrorist organizations. His administration has also deployed troops to the Mexican border and advocated for widespread expulsions…

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES — When Stephen Miller departed the White House in 2021, the key adviser to Donald Trump offered a parting remark: “I’ll see you in four years.” Almost immediately, Miller and a circle of loyalists began formulating a barrage of actions and orders to be unleashed should the 45th president secure a return to office. This strategic blueprint was refined in a discreet West Palm Beach building, the operational hub of Trump’s 2024 campaign and subsequent transition. A wall-sized image of Trump, emblazoned with the phrase “Welcome to the Thunderdome,” dominated the space. The team reworked some…

The U.S. President stated on Sunday his desire for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities in Ukraine and agree to a peace settlement, one day after the American leader held discussions with Ukraine’s president at the Vatican. The President, who had previously asserted his ability to swiftly end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upon taking office, has initiated a diplomatic push aimed at halting the ongoing conflict. However, these efforts have yet to produce any tangible breakthroughs. “Well, I want him to stop shooting, sit down, and sign a deal,” the President said when asked about his objectives regarding Putin. He…

NAIROBI, KENYA — A BBC investigation has identified members of Kenya’s security forces responsible for fatally shooting anti-tax protesters at the nation’s parliament in June of last year. The BBC’s in-depth analysis of over 5,000 images further reveals that those killed during the demonstration were unarmed and posed no apparent threat. Kenya’s constitution guarantees its citizens the right to peaceful assembly, making the deaths a flashpoint for widespread public outrage. Despite a parliamentary committee’s directive for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths that occurred on the streets of Nairobi, including those near parliament,…

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe has resumed the minting of gold coins to help stabilize its economy, amid soaring global bullion prices that have reached record highs The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced this week that it has authorized a fresh production of Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins — first introduced in 2022 — as part of efforts to offer the public and institutional investors a stable store of value. This move comes as international gold prices have surged past $2,400 per ounce, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions, inflationary fears, and strong investor demand for safe-haven assets. A response to currency instability Governor…