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Amina Wako

Kenya, Nairobi

Editorial Lead at Eastleigh Voice

Award winning journalist| Fact- checker| Mental Health Advocate| Ex reporter @NationAfrica |Editorial Lead @Eastleighvoice |Founder @Breaksilence_KE

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Articles

  • Kenya eliminated from AFCON U20 after defeat to Tunisia

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

    Kenya's journey in the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has come to an early end following a 3-1 loss to Tunisia on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, ending their dream of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Rising Stars started well, taking the lead in the 16th minute through striker Lawrence Ouma. However, familiar defensive mistakes cost them dearly in the crucial Group “B” encounter.

  • Kenya on the brink of AFCON U20 exit after falling to Tunisia

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

    Kenya’s hopes of remaining in the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are hanging by a thread after a 3-1 defeat to Tunisia on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, a result that severely dented their chances of progressing to the knockout stage and qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Rising Stars started well, taking the lead in the 16th minute through striker Lawrence Ouma.

  • Museveni suspends Cabinet, Parliament sittings for NRM verification and election exercise

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

    Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has suspended Cabinet and Parliament sittings scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, respectively, to allow members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to participate in grassroots activities. Museveni issued the directive in a statement on X on Sunday, urging NRM members to avail themselves at their respective constituencies on Tuesday at 10 am for verification and election of the Local Council (LC1) Chairperson flag bearer.

  • No freedom to celebrate: On World Press Freedom Day, Kenya mourns a silenced press

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

    As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, there is little to celebrate here in Kenya. This day is meant to remind governments of their commitment to uphold press freedom, reflect on ethical journalism, and honour journalists who risk and sometimes lose their lives in pursuit of the truth.

  • Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure

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

    Imagine living in a body that shakes uncontrollably while at the same time feels frozen in place. This scenario is the daily reality for over 11 million people worldwide suffering from Parkinson’s disease— a complex and often misunderstood movement disorder.

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