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Feb 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Waihiga MwauraBbc Focus |Waihiga Mwaura

Hours before a nationwide march in Kenya against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women - a clip was posted on social media that captures how entrenched misogyny is in the East African nation. At a site in the capital, Nairobi, where some young women were gathering for the protest last weekend, two men were filmed arguing about the need for such a demonstration.

Jun 23, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya |Ian Williams |Shingai Nyoka |Waihiga MwauraBbc Focus

Zimbabwe’selectoral body has cleared 11 people to contest in presidential elections inAugust, after many politicians complained of exorbitant application fees. TheZimbabwe electoral commission raised registration costs to $20,000, up from $1,000 in the previous elections. Fees for the MPs' positions were raised from $50 to $1,000. Opposition parties said the fee had a negative effect ondemocracy as most people earn less than $300 a month.

Jun 18, 2023 | bbc.com | Waihiga MwauraBbc Focus |Waihiga Mwaura |Catherine Byaruhanga

Kenya RailwaysCopyright: Kenya RailwaysA passenger on board said on Facebook that it was a "joyful moment"Image caption: A passenger on board said on Facebook that it was a "joyful moment"A mother who gave birth to a baby onboard anexpress train between Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasahas been showered with congratulations. Kenyans have been delighted with the news after KenyaRailways shared the story on social media.