New details have emerged about the fire that broke out at the Buruburu Girls School in Nairobi on Sunday, October 31. Speaking to reporters, the principal, Caroline Maina, revealed what could be the possible cause of the fire. She stated that she had a meeting with students in forms one and two that afternoon. She had even invited guests to ...
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English Test Hinders Kenyan Nurses From Getting Jobs In UK
A number of Kenyan nurses have missed jobs in the UK after failing International English Language Testing System tests. Recently, jobless Kenyan nurses and other health workers got an opportunity to work in the UK. This was part of a new scheme requested by Kenya this year. The unemployed health workers were meant to serve in the UK’s National Health ...
Read More »South African Policewoman Killed Six Relatives For Insurance Payouts
The South African policewoman worked with a hitman to murder her boyfriend and five relatives in a blood-curding scheme. According to reports, she did this to pocket insurance claims as ruled on Friday by a South African court. They revealed these gruesome details during the trial of Rosemary Ndlovu, 46. These details captivated a nation even though it is currently ...
Read More »Stability Still Eludes Libya 10 Years After Gaddafi’s Death
Ten years have gone by since Libyan rebels killed dictator Muammar Gaddafi in Libya. Ever since then, the North African country is still struggling to emerge from the violence sparked by his overthrow. A year-long ceasefire and a UN-led peace process have hardly papered over deep divisions in the country. To top on that, analysts say the upcoming elections are ...
Read More »Somalia Rejects Reconfigured AMISOM, Mandate Change Proposal
Somalia has rejected a proposal from the African Union to turn its peacekeeping force in Mogadishu into a hybrid mission. This could set the stage for a battle for attention at the United Nations Security Council. The AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) recently endorsed the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom). The endorsement came to help Amisom transition smoothly ...
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