Douglas Okiddy

Photojournalist at The Star (Kenya)

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[PHOTOS] Memorial service to honour victims of 1998 US Embassy bombing

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

Kimathi Justus together with other victims and survivors of the 1998 US Embassy bombing during memorial service at Bomb Blast Memorial Park on February 7, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDYVictims and survivors of the 1998 US Embassy bombing on Friday gathered for thanksgiving prayer service to mark 27 years of pain. The event was held at Bomb Blast Memorial Park from 9 am on Friday.
Sciences Po University students visit Nairobi for learning expedition

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suyuet interacting with students from Sciences Po University during a cocktail reception at France residence./DOUGLAS OKIDDYOver 40 students together with 5 staff from the SciencesPo University, one of Europe's leading schools of Political Science, visited Nairobi for a study trip in the framework of their master's degree "Governing the Large Metropolis".
ASEAN holds annual food festival at Village Market

Nov 12, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

Charge d’Affaires of Thailand Torsak Janpian, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs assistant director and head of ASEAN desk Benedict Watamba, Indonesia's ambassador to Kenya Dr Mohamad Hery Saripudin, the Philippines ambassador to Kenya Ms Marie Charlotte G. Tang, the high commissioner of Malaysia Ruzaimi Mohamad doing the ASEAN greetings/Douglas Okiddy. The ASEAN Committee in Nairobi held their annual food festival at Village Market.
Algeria celebrates 70th national day, reaffirms its commitment to partnering with Kenya

Nov 4, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

The Algerian Embassy in Kenya held its national day celebration at the ambassador's residence in Muthaiga.
President Joko Widodo Opens the 39th Trade Expo Indonesia

Oct 11, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

President Joko Widodo officially opened the 39th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD), Tangerang Regency, Banten on Wednesday. It is one of the largest international trade exhibitions in Indonesia with the theme "Build Strong Connection with the Best of Indonesia". It is taking place between October 9 and October 12, 2024.
Newly opened Ballet Dance Studio to empower children in Kibra

Sep 9, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

Anno's One Fine Day organisation in Kibra, Nairobi, hosted the guests and students for the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio at their centre. Anno's One Fine Day is a community-based organisation that aims to empower underprivileged children and young adults. They are empowered through the arts, and they are provided access to creative spaces such as acrobats, ballet, dance, drama, fine arts, film, and music.
Court awards Garissa University attack survivor Sh10m

Jul 31, 2024 | shorturl.at | Sharon Mwende |Douglas Okiddy

Rachel Gikonyo, a survivor of the 2013 Garissa attack has spoken after the court awarded her Sh10 million. Gikonyo said she enrolled at Kenyatta University after her ordeal at Garissa. She said she forgave the perpetrators who left hundreds dead and tens injured after the attack. "Nilisamehe wenye walifanya hivo (I've forgiven those who did this to us)," Gikonyo who is in a wheelchair said.
DCI Seeks to detain Boniface Mwangi, 4 others detained for 21 days

Jul 26, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Sharon Mwende |Douglas Okiddy

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking to detain activist Boniface Mwangi and four others for 21 days to enable the completion of investigations. Mwangi, Albert Wambugu, Robert Otieno, Pablo Chacha and Erot Franco are being accused of alleged false publication, taking part in an unlawful assembly and creating a disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace.
Ruto must seize the moment

Jul 19, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

President William Ruto’s administration is probably the most unrelentingly scrutinised in the continent. In the era of social media, every statement, every promise, every gesture, every report is pored over with a fine-tooth comb. On Thursday, top pollsters, Tifa and Infotrak, published polls that must be crystal clear as to the scale of youth discontent. The Kenya Kwanza team has spent the past week desperately groping for a red herring – from the Russian ruse to the Ford Foundation subterfuge.
At no time was I harmed or victimised by DCI during grilling - Francis Gaitho

Jul 18, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Douglas Okiddy

Social media commentator Francis Gaitho has shared his experience in the hands of police after presenting himself to the DCI for questioning. Francis on Wednesday presented himself to the officers after a dramatic arrest of veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho in his stead in a case of mistaken identity. Police said they wanted to question Francis in relation to a statement he issued regarding the identity of the prime suspect in the Kware killings.