August 2025 - RADIO R

Kisumu Mamboleo Accident Victims to Be Laid to Rest on Saturday

Preparations are in high gear in Kisumu County for the burial of the Kisumu Mamboleo accident victims, set for Saturday, 16th August. The fatal crash, which occurred earlier this month, claimed several lives and left many others injured, sending shockwaves through the community. The accident happened along the busy Mamboleo–Kibos road, a stretch notorious for…

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Babu Owino Seeks Law Change to Help Kenyans With Criminal Records Get Jobs

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has tabled a proposal in Parliament to amend Kenya’s Criminal Procedure Code through the Babu Owino criminal records amendment. The goal is to make it easier for Kenyans with past criminal convictions to access employment opportunities and reintegrate into society. Babu Owino says the current system unfairly punishes individuals long…

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Kivu Sexual Violence Cases Top 17,000 Amid Conflict Escalation

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-ridden Kivu region, more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence received medical treatment in just five months last year, according to a new humanitarian report. The staggering figure emerged as fighting intensified between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels, pushing the already fragile region into deeper crisis. Aid…

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Mediamax Redundancy: Sixth Major Staff Shake-Up Rocks Media Giant

Mediamax Network Limited has announced yet another restructuring, marking its sixth redundancy exercise in just four years. The move comes as the media giant grapples with a tough economic environment, shrinking advertising revenues, and shifting audience habits in an increasingly digital-first world. The company, which operates a diverse portfolio including K24 TV, People Daily, Milele…

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EACC and South Africa’s SIU to Deepen Anti-Corruption Collaboration

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to intensify collaboration with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to bolster the fight against corruption across the region. The strengthened partnership will focus on joint investigations, capacity building, and intelligence sharing to address the growing threat of cross-border graft and financial crimes. EACC officials noted…

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