Amina Wako

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako

The 87-year-old literary giant was renowned for his internationally acclaimed novels and incisive political writings. One of Africa’s greatest writers, intellectual thinkers and revolutionaries, Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o, has passed away in Atlanta, USA. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong'o, this Wednesday morning, 28th May 2025. He lived a full life, fought a good fight. As was his last wish, let's celebrate his life and his work.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako

One of Africa’s greatest writers, intellectual thinkers and revolutionaries, Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o, has passed away in Atlanta, USA. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong'o, this Wednesday morning, 28th May 2025. He lived a full life, fought a good fight. As was his last wish, let's celebrate his life and his work. Rĩa ratha na rĩa thũa. Tũrĩ aira!—a Gikuyu phrase loosely translating to “With joy and sorrow.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako

M23 demands Burundi troops withdrawal, accuses Bujumbura of backing ethnic violence in eastern DRC In Goma The president of the M23 rebel group, Bertrand Bisimwa, has called for the immediate withdrawal of Burundian troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of enabling ethnic cleansing and advancing a genocidal agenda.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako

M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa defends ties to DRC ex-president Kabila amid treason allegations Bisimwa emphasised that Kabila, like any other Congolese citizen, has the right to associate with opposition movements and should be respected for his past leadership, despite the controversies surrounding him.

2 weeks ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako

Six Kenyan truck drivers operating in South Sudan remain detained in two separate prisons, as the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association accuses the Kenyan government of failing to take sufficient action to secure their release. The association has criticised what it sees as systemic failures and a lack of tangible interventions from the Kenyan government, despite repeated appeals for assistance.