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‘Hate Followed Us’: LGBTQ+ Ugandans Flee, Face Fresh Threats in East Africa

‘Hate Followed Us’: LGBTQ+ Ugandans Flee, Face Fresh Threats in East Africa

LGBTQ+ Ugandans Flee When Uganda passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023 presenting life imprisonment for same-sex acts and the Death Penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” it flashed international condemnation and a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking refuge. Many fled to Kenya, Rwanda and neighbouring African countries, hoping for safety. However now a new wave of … Read more

Pakistan Monsoon Floods 2025: Death Toll Reaches 79 as NDMA Issues New Alerts

Pakistan Monsoon Floods 2025: Death Toll Reaches 79 as NDMA Issues New Alerts

Pakistan is facing a serious problem. For the last two weeks, heavy monsoon rains have not stopped. These rains have killed at least 79 people, injured many others, and damaged many homes and roads. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says more rain is coming until July 10. This might cause more river and flash … Read more

BuuPass Secures Strategic Investment From Yango Ventures To Accelerate Digital Mobility Across Kenya

BuuPass Secures Strategic Investment From Yango Ventures To Accelerate Digital Mobility Across Kenya

BuuPass Secures Strategic Investment From Yango Ventures Kenya’s transport-tech scene is shifting gears as BuuPass, a leading Kenyan mobility startup, secures new funding from Yango Ventures the investment arm of international ride-hailing giant Yango. This strategic investment signals mounting international confidence in Africa’s digital mobility solutions paving the method for smarter further accessible intercity transport … Read more

Kenya Has Cybersecurity Talent — So Why Are not They Getting Hired?

Kenya Has Cybersecurity Talent — So Why Are not They Getting Hired?

Kenya Has Cybersecurity Talent Kenya is at a critical inflection point in its digital transformation journey. From Nairobi’s fintech hubs to county-level smart infrastructure the demand for cybersecurity professionals is skyrocketing. On the other hand despite this growth organizations are struggling to fill cybersecurity roles. The communal narrative blames a “cybersecurity talent gap,” yet the … Read more

Tear Gas and Water Cannons: Kenya Police Disperse Democracy Anniversary Protest

Tear Gas and Water Cannons: Kenya Police Disperse Democracy Anniversary Protest

Tear Gas and Water Cannons In a stark reminder of Kenya’s lingering civil unrest riot police on Sunday unleashed tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators commemorating the anniversary of a pivotal pro-democracy protest. The crackdown unfolded in parts of Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa as hundreds of activists attempted to mark a day long … Read more