U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make a landmark second state visit to the United Kingdom this September, following an official invitation extended by King Charles III. Scheduled for September 17 to 19, the visit will mark an unusual break from tradition, as second-term U.S. presidents are rarely offered…
Africa’s tropical belt — stretching across the lush Guinean forests of West Africa to the sprawling Congo Basin — is a global hotspot of biodiversity. Yet, hidden within its rivers, streams, and lakes are some of the most critical, yet overlooked, contributors to ecosystem health: freshwater macroinvertebrates. These tiny organisms…
A major breakthrough has been made in a violent highway robbery case after detectives arrested a key suspect linked to a brutal carjacking incident that left one motorist injured along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), 38-year-old Musyoka Mutava was apprehended in Ukia, Makueni…
The family of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the Huduma Centre manager in Wajir and an Assistant County Commissioner, has moved to court seeking urgent intervention over his mysterious disappearance. Through prominent lawyer Danstan Omari, the family has filed a habeas corpus petition at the High Court, demanding that the government produce…
Kenya’s most decorated football club, Gor Mahia FC, has attracted significant global attention following the recent announcement of vacancies in its technical bench. A total of 148 coaches have formally applied for the coveted head coach position, reflecting the stature and appeal of the 20-time Kenyan champions. According to the…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is ramping up efforts to combat rising substance use in Kenya, especially among the youth. Through the newly approved National Policy on the Prevention of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use (2025), the Authority is set to implement stricter…
The original Hermès Birkin bag, custom-made for actress and singer Jane Birkin, has set a new record after being sold for an astonishing €8.6 million (approximately Ksh. 1.3 billion) at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris. This marks the highest price ever paid for a fashion accessory. The iconic bag, now…
Leaders allied to President William Ruto have expressed strong support for the national dialogue initiative championed by ODM party leader Raila Odinga, while urging opposition figures, particularly former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, to abandon any ambitions of rising to power through unconstitutional means. Speaking in Migori County on Sunday, Energy…
A tragic aviation incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon at London Southend Airport when a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, prompting an immediate shutdown of the facility. The crash, involving a Beechcraft B200 aircraft, occurred just before 4:00 PM local time. Eyewitness footage captured the aircraft engulfed in flames, with…
World number one Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday with a commanding four-set victory over arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz, signalling a new chapter in one of tennis’s most thrilling modern rivalries. The 23-year-old Italian triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court, avenging his heartbreaking French Open final…