A Kenyan court has formally charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow learners. This after a dormitory fire broke out at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May. The eight defendants yesterday, appeared before Nairobi's Kibera High Court and all pleaded not guilty to the charge. To discuss this further, we spoke to Jimmy Mbogoh, a Journalist based in Kenya

A Kenyan court has formally charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow learners. This after a dormitory fire broke out at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May. The eight defendants yesterday, appeared before Nairobi's Kibera High Court and all pleaded not guilty to the charge. To discuss this further, we spoke to Jimmy Mbogoh, a Journalist based in Kenya

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Kenyan schoolgirls plead not guilty to murder over deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 learners

We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

Rwanda marks 64 years of independence amid regional challenges and future opportunities

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

Burundi marks 64 years of independence amid reflections on progress, challenges and future prospects

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead 

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead&nbsp;

Kenyan schoolgirls plead not guilty to murder over deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 learners

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