Moina Spooner

Impunity has led to increased M23 horrors in eastern Congo. The #Rwanda-backed rebels now cram civilians—including journalists—into shipping containers with no light, ventilation, minimal food, daily beatings. Atrocities unchecked = atrocities escalated. apnews.com/article/congo-…

Why the Chagossians lost their home to the British (and Americans)

The radiotherapy machine at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has been broken for more than three months. Cancer patients are deteriorating in waiting rooms, missing treatment sessions, and running out of options. While cancer patients wait and deteriorate, the government has been consumed by boardroom battles at Nairobi Hospital, a private facility that most of these patients will never be able to afford. #HealthyNation zurl.co/tO2ab

@sholard_mancity Why donkey meat when they’re valuable animals? Could this explain part of the reason? theconversation.com/chinas-demand-…

As promised on Friday, we proceeded with laboratory testing of meat samples to verify whether they were truly beef or donkey meat. Following requests from many people, we collected samples from several locations across Nairobi, including Bama Market, City Market, Pipeline, Ngong, and Githurai. The results shown below in image 3 are a snippet from the first batch of 10 samples tested. Using PCR species identification, 2 samples tested positive for donkey meat. These were Sample 3 and Sample 7 (~374 bp band). One sample originated from Ngong, and the other from Pipeline. So far, across the 20+ samples tested, approximately 6 samples have tested positive for donkey meat. We are compiling the full report, which will be shared tomorrow or by Tuesday at the latest. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort through our till number and helped make the testing possible. Stay tuned for the next update. For those unfamiliar with PCR gels: The higher band (~374 bp) indicates donkey DNA, while the lower band (~271 bp) indicates beef DNA.

Electrocutions from sinks and muddy water running out of taps. @KenyaPower @NairobiWater this weekend I’ve had to become an electrician and plumber.

Every year, I will congratulate @KWSKenya on the breathtaking stupidity of defiling our national park with the safari rally. Today, I can add photos of fans killing an impala in broad daylight at the rally. I hope they spared some meat for the winners. Pics from @StandardKenya

A postmortem examination on the remains of Nairobi-based freelance photojournalist and videographer Joseph Owino, alias Myles, has revealed that he died from strangulation. Read more: zurl.co/ajX4z

@kenyanpundit There are several great/authentic spots. Have you tried Enjoy near village market?

Chinese food restaurants in Nairobi are surprisingly underwhelming.

@CKyobutungi @aphrc @nrfkenya 👏🏽

Exciting news for African science! The @aphrc @nrfkenya MoU is a bold step toward homegrown, policy relevant research. Strengthening early career researchers and boosting visibility of African led evidence.

@NyakundiReport Please name/tag the creative so they get the recognition they deserve

A Kenyan creative has produced an AI-generated video montage honouring victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

Two questions on people’s minds. Is Mr Rostaz a figleaf for other background investors? What does the Aga Khan’s decision mean for press freedom in Kenya, East Africa and Africa in general? What happens now to the former Aga Khan’s values that the Nation fought for: democratic societies, free markets, rights of minorities, East African integration, pride in our African identity, good governance and respect for human rights? Will Mr Aziz protect these values with the same zeal and fortitude?

I was closer to Mzee Raila and I’m close to leadership all around our region. Ruto is not my first leader in Kenya to be friends with,' says Rostam Azizi on his relationship with President Ruto

When it comes to collecting cash - bring in all the high tech equipment, train all the qualified staff, make sure it all works and everyone can be tracked down… Yet people have drowned in their cars.

@TomMboya @Samooner Temporary is how many people and how many days?

@Samooner Exactly! Makes me wonder if the use of the word temporary is an attempt to soften the blow? 🤔

Why would you go through so much trouble for something “temporary”?

Unfortunately 32 kids were swept away. Spent the better part of the day feeding the street families and celebrating international women’s day with the strong women. We gave them 5 months of pads and diaper. We urgently need shelter and warm clothes .

I'm in an Uber to Ruaka. The guy is describing to me how bad the situation was yesterday 💔. He says you could see someone drowning with their car but there's nothing you can do because you're fighting for your life. Anasema the videos we are seeing ni watu walikua in better situations to record. The worst was not recorded. Aliingia Kilimani and entered an unknown apartment, luckily the security sympathized and allowed him to park his car there.

This photo says a lot. @KenyaRedCross volunteers from @Krcs_NRbBranch engaged in search and rescue in the dead of the night. Searching for those marooned by waters, the injured and dead. It was cold and wet. They could be with their families enjoying the safety and comfort of their homes. But they chose to serve their communities at the hour of need. Right now they are on standby. Away from their families. Ready to serve in all parts of the country. To the volunteers of @KenyaRedCross , we are eternally grateful for your service. Serve one another. Always There.