Burundian refugee pleads with court to allow him work to raise Ksh10K dowry after escaping from Kakuma camp
A 21-year-old man has pleaded with a Mombasa court to allow him to work to raise a Ksh10,000 dowry payment for a woman he wants to marry. Kwizera Aime, a Burundian refugee, had been arrested for the offence of escaping from Kakuma camp and residing outside a designated area without permission from the Kenyan authorities. […]
President Uhuru feted highest award by Burundi
President Uhuru Kenyatta has been honoured for his outstanding role in promoting peace, security and stability in Burundi and the Great Lakes region as a whole. President Kenyatta received the National Order of the Republic of Burundi, the highest award of honour in the East African nation, today at State House, Nairobi. The prestigious award […]
Joseph Mboya: Kenyan businessman jailed for drug trafficking escapes from Burundi prison
A top businessman who has been in a Burundian jail after he was found guilty of engaging in drug trafficking managed to escape from prison on Wednesday. Joseph Mboya Nyamuthe accused of drug trafficking escaped Murembwe Central prison that is highly guarded. Reports indicate that Mboya exhibited symptoms of Cholera and was rushed to Rumonge […]
Gunmen kill at least 15 in Burundi attack
A senior government official said the violence was potentially linked to the imminent repatriation of refugees who fled to Rwanda
Burundi’s new president to be sworn in today
52-year-old army general Ndayishimiye is regarded as a “humble” and “religious” person and had earned the trust of Nkurunziza.
Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in on Thursday
Foreign ministry invites diplomats and foreign organisations to “take part in the inauguration ceremony” in the capital Gitega.
Nkurunziza set to become ‘supreme guide’ after Ndayishimiye takes over
Mr Nkurunziza was allowed, after a change in the constitution, to run again, however, he appears to have opted for a quieter life.