Nairobi, Kenya – Body piercing has, for centuries, been integral to cultural and spiritual identity in communities across the world. Traditionally, piercings were associated with rites of passage, religious rituals, and symbols of status. Today, however, the practice has taken on a new meaning. Among young people, piercings are increasingly…
London, England – Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has defended the club’s owners, insisting they are “super committed” to the project despite criticism over their limited activity in the January transfer window. Spurs will face Manchester City this weekend, with Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo a player Tottenham had targeted lining…
Washington, D.C. / Kampala, Uganda – The long-standing security partnership between the United States and Uganda faces new uncertainty after U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch warned that Washington may reconsider its cooperation following incendiary social media posts by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and…
Busia County, Kenya – The government has intensified efforts to support youth-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Busia County, unveiling financing and enterprise support programmes designed to expand access to capital and accelerate grassroots economic growth. Speaking at the Teso North Youth Conference held at Chemasiri Technical and…
Niamey, Niger – Niger’s main airport, Diori Hamani International Airport, was targeted in a rare attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, underscoring the growing reach of jihadist violence into the capital. The assault, which took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, was repelled by Nigerien soldiers with the…
Buruburu, Nairobi – Happyland Preparatory School has issued a statement addressing what it describes as misinformation surrounding an incident in which a teacher is alleged to have defiled a Grade 9 girl. The school, which has been operational for more than three decades, rejected claims of a cover-up and defended…
Newcastle, England – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted that the club is still grappling with the aftermath of Alexander Isak’s protracted transfer to Liverpool, which set a new British record at £125 million ($172 million) on deadline day of the summer window. The Sweden forward effectively went on…
Paris, France – French authorities rescued more than 6,000 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats last year, while 25 people died and two remain missing, according to the annual report released Friday by the maritime prefecture for the Channel and the North Sea (PREMAR). The report…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to urgently declare the ongoing drought in North Eastern Kenya a national disaster, warning that residents are facing severe hunger, thirst, and lack of medical care. In a strongly worded…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a police officer attached to Mamboleo Police Post for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Ksh.15,000 bribe. In a statement issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, the commission confirmed that Sergeant Gilbert Kiama Oduor was arrested on January 28, 2026,…