President William Ruto has strongly pushed back against critics who accuse his administration of overpromising and underdelivering on the Kenya Kwanza agenda. Speaking during the Installation of Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo at the African Inland Church in Bomani, Machakos, the President defended his policy direction, saying his government is not overpromising—but…
Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes upper house election that could reshape the country’s political future. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito are fighting to retain their majority, needing at least 50 seats to do so—but latest polls suggest they…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the arrest of renowned civil rights activist Boniface Mwangi, terming it an attack on freedom of expression, justice, and democratic dissent in Kenya. Mwangi was arrested on Saturday at his Lukenya home in Machakos County by officers from the Directorate of Criminal…
Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely following a student-led protest on Saturday night. The unrest was sparked by allegations of sexual harassment by some members of the academic staff, among other grievances raised by the students. According to a police report, the situation escalated into…
Two of China’s electric vehicle (EV) brands, Neta and Zeekr, are facing intense scrutiny following revelations they allegedly inflated sales figures by pre-registering vehicles as sold—many of which never reached actual buyers at the time. According to documents reviewed by Reuters and interviews with dealers and buyers, both companies engaged…
New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into last month’s tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 260 people. Early assessments by U.S. aviation officials suggest that the captain may have inadvertently or deliberately cut the fuel supply to the aircraft’s…
Astronomer Inc., a prominent technology firm, announced the resignation of its CEO following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert that sparked widespread attention and controversy. The resignation comes after a video surfaced showing the CEO, identified as Byron, in an intimate moment with the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin…
A powerful series of earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia’s Far East on Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic activity began with 5.0 and 6.7-magnitude quakes, but it was a 7.4-magnitude earthquake at 08:49…
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has accused the Kenyan government of orchestrating politically motivated charges against her and other leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking to supporters in Naivasha over the weekend, Kihara claimed the arrests and prosecutions were part of a broader campaign to silence…
In a thrilling Africa Cup final on Saturday, Zimbabwe edged out Namibia 30-28 to secure qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup — their first appearance at the global tournament since 1991. The hard-fought win marks a major milestone for Zimbabwean rugby, ending a 33-year absence from the sport’s premier…
