Esther Akello

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Several people have been killed in protest violence in Kenya where transport workers blocked roads over government fuel price hikes that took the cost of diesel to record levels.

Protests over fuel price hikes prompted by the Iran war erupted in several Kenyan towns on Monday, including a nationwide public transport strike that stranded commuters and forced many people to walk to work. reuters.com/world/africa/p…

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya bbc.in/4u0yjZ7

Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

Brighton & Hove Museums is set to return 45 cultural artefacts to Botswana. This is believed to be the first substantial return of its kind from a UK museum following a 2022 repatriation claim by the Khama III Memorial Museum in Serowe. 👇🏾 bbc.in/4tD6eYa

I told my daughter to go to bed. She did not therefore, she missed out on her sleep over. She cried. But what she did not know is I cried harder. I hate when she cries. 💔 Discipline sucks. But sometimes it’s important.

wagwan wadau! its madina! KENYA I LOVE YOU! and REESE said HIIIIIII

Congratulations to former WNBA player and Mozambique basketball legend Clarisse Machanguana on her induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame 🇲🇿🌍 From her historic achievements with the Mozambique national team to becoming one of the first African players to compete in the WNBA, her impact continues to extend far beyond the court.

‘I want to be a player that young girls can look up to’ Four visa denials later - and having picked up a basketball just six years ago - Madina Okot has made history as the first Kenyan to be selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft, joining the Atlanta Dream.⁣

📈 Up we go! We move up to 128th in the FIFA World Rankings 🇰🇪 The journey continues. #HarambeeStarlets

BACK‑TO‑BACK BOSTON KING 👑 🇰🇪’s John Korir storms to victory at the Boston Marathon, sealing consecutive wins and his 3rd Abbott World Marathon Majors 🏆 He clocks an impressive 2:01:52 to move up to 5️⃣th on the all-time list 🔥

Angella Okutoyi wins both singles and doubles as Auburn defeat Louisiana State University to claim their first-ever SEC Championship. Congrats, @Okutoyiangella2 👏🏽

Kenyan basketballer Madina Okot reacted to being selected 13th overall in the 2026 Women's National Basketball Association draft by Atlanta Dream. The 22-year-old who began her professional basketball journey at 17, played for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball.

Madina’s USA Basketball Hopes Revived My coach and the situation at home kept me going despite being denied a United States visa four times ~ Madina Okot, basketball player @bernardndong @jwokabi #SportOn

Togo will ask United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa and ditch the 16th-century Mercator projection, its foreign minister said. reuters.com/sustainability…

Madina Okot gets emotional listening to encouraging words from her former coach 🥹

We are READY for Madina Okot in the 🅰️

Kenya stand up 🇰🇪🏀 BWB Africa 2022 Alumni Madina Okot was drafted 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft 🌍 Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement 🇰🇪

The way Kenyans have flooded the entire. WNBA and Atlanta pages after drafting Madina, tickles me! Cause yazzz!!! You better show out for your daughter!!!

@NnadiArts1 As soon as I can , will get one. They’re so beautiful♥️.

Hey, you doom-scrolled into my art. This is my work, you’re welcome. ❤️