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Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s stepmother Kezia Obama dies

14Apr

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s stepmother Kezia Obama dies

Kezia Aoko Obama, the stepmother of former U.S. President Barack Obama and the mother of his half-siblings Auma Obama and Malik Obama, has died. Taking to social media to break the news, Auma Obama said her mother passed on Tuesday. She was the first wife of former President Obama’s father, Obama Senior. The second was the ex-Head of State’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham. Her death comes a few weeks following that of the family matriarch, Mama Sarah Obama who died at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu on March 29, 2021 at 99 years. Mama Sarah was laid at her home in Kogelo, Siaya County, on March 30, 2021.

Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.

9Apr

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Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.

Former Kamukunji MP aspirant Ibrahim Ahmed Yusuf, popularly known as Johnny, is dead. Ahmed died in Nairobi on Friday morning. Johnny, as he was fondly referred to, died on Friday morning after a short illness, according to his family. He passed on at the Coptic Hospital where he was rushed for emergency treatment. There was no immediate confirmation on the cause, but his family and friends said he had a kidney condition. Jamia Mosque officials said Ahmed will be buried at 12pm on Friday at the Langata Cemetery.

Lukoye Atwoli appointed member of President’s Council on Health

8Apr

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Lukoye Atwoli appointed member of President’s Council on Health

The Association of Academic Health Centers has appointed Prof Lukoye Atwoli to serve as a member of the President’s Council on Health Security for a one-year term. The AAHC President’s Council, a signature initiative of the Association, aims to advance thought leadership, foster sharing of best practices and accelerate innovation. The AAHC President’s Councils are deliberative bodies that examine critical issues that impact academic health centers, formulate consensus statements, and share best practices. By convening academic health center leaders, individuals with in-depth expertise in a relevant area, and key facilitators, AAHC President’s Councils serve as a vital resource for complex and pressing issues facing academic health center leaders. Speaking while accepting t...

Machakos cop arrested over fatal shooting opposite governor’s office

5Apr

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Machakos cop arrested over fatal shooting opposite governor’s office

Police in Machakos have launched a probe into an incident in which their colleague is accused of fatally shooting a herder on Sunday. Victor Kariuki of Cipu was arrested and locked up at Machakos police station following the evening incident that occurred at Vet Farm, opposite the governor's office. Muendo Maundu, 38, died on the spot after he was shot in the shoulder. According to the police report, Kariuki had responded to a distress call from security officers deployed at the farm who informed him that there were herders who were illegally grazing there. He rushed to the farm and met a group of herders, where a confrontation arose between him and the herders. In process, he shot in the air to scare the charging crowd. Maundu allegedly tried to snatch the rifle and...