A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has convicted former President Joseph Kabila of treason and related charges, sentencing him to death in absentia. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, follows accusations that Kabila collaborated with Rwanda and the M23 rebel group, which seized key eastern cities in…
President William Ruto has unveiled a significant reduction in university fees under Kenya’s new student-centred funding model, lowering costs for learners to between Ksh5,800 and Ksh75,000 depending on their programme of study and financial need. Speaking at UMMA University on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Ruto said the model has reshaped…
Nepal has introduced its newest Kumari, or “living goddess”, during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival, Dashain. On Tuesday, two-year-old Aryatara Shakya was carried by her family through the streets of Kathmandu before being installed at the Kumari Ghar, the temple palace where she will reside for several…
Safaricom customers have reported disruptions with Fuliza, the telco’s popular mobile money overdraft facility, after noticing that outstanding balances were not being automatically deducted when funds were deposited into their M-Pesa accounts. The anomaly, widely shared on social media on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, sparked humorous reactions from users who…
For six months, Ms. Wambui has worked at Shona EPZ in Nairobi, stitching sportswear destined for the American market. Her modest wage sustains not only her four-year-old daughter but also two sisters in college and her mother. Like thousands of Kenyan workers, she fears the uncertainty surrounding the African Growth…
The Nairobi High Court has declined to grant bail or bond to former Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Kiprotich Talaam, and five others facing murder charges over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Lady Justice Diana Kavedza ruled…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has called on residents to take full advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, underscoring the critical role civic participation plays in strengthening democracy. Speaking in Khalwenge, Endebess Sub-County, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Governor Natembeya officially launched the county-wide registration drive. He described…
Kenya is mourning the passing of Elijah Lagat, a celebrated marathoner and former Chesumei Member of Parliament, who died on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, while receiving treatment at Eldoret Hospital. Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris paid tribute to Lagat, describing him as “a distinguished athlete turned devoted leader” who left…
President William Ruto has publicly defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta over criticism of the Linda Mama maternal healthcare programme, describing it as a transformative initiative that laid the foundation for Kenya’s ongoing healthcare reforms. Speaking on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at UMMA University in Kajiado County, President Ruto urged Kenyans…
Internet and mobile phone services across Afghanistan were severely disrupted on Tuesday, with connectivity plunging to nearly 1%, according to international monitoring organizations. While residents and monitoring services reported the blackout, the Taliban administration has not issued an official explanation. The disruption follows recent moves by the Taliban to restrict…