Nairobi, Kenya – Hundreds of students who excelled in the 2025 KCSE examinations have every reason to celebrate after the Equity Group Foundation, through its flagship Equity Leadership Program (ELP), selected top performers from every county for a transformative leadership and scholarship initiative. The beneficiaries will undergo specialized training in…
Manchester, England – Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero’s red card to secure a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday, stretching their perfect start under interim manager Michael Carrick to four games. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended United’s eight-game winless run against Spurs…
London, England – English Championship side Charlton Athletic has completed the signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje, sparking an outpouring of excitement from Kenyan fans across social media. The 22-year-old joined Charlton from Serbian club FK Vojvodina on February 2, 2026, signing a long-term contract that will keep him…
Seoul, South Korea – Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has admitted to accidentally distributing more than Ksh 5.1 trillion worth of bitcoins to customers during a promotional event, sparking a sharp selloff on its platform. The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, when winners of a rewards campaign were supposed to…
Dakar, Senegal – Unrest continues at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University, where students have been protesting the government’s failure to provide financial aid for over a year. The demonstrations, which began in early December 2025, have escalated into violent clashes with police, spreading to other institutions across the capital. Thirteen Months Without Bursaries…
Pretoria, South Africa – The country is facing its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in decades, but the first locally-produced vaccine in over 21 years could become a major ally in fighting the crisis. For livestock farmers, recent months have been marked by mounting losses as herds were infected…
Doha, Qatar – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described the situation in Gaza as “another level of inhumane engagement” in world history, urging the international community to prioritize the crisis despite other global challenges. Speaking at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Saturday, Mohamud also strongly criticised…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Government of Kenya has designated 13 individuals as being involved in terrorism and the financing of terrorist activities, subjecting them to targeted financial sanctions aimed at cutting off their access to the formal financial system. The announcement was made by the Counter-Financing of Terrorism Inter-Ministerial Committee,…
Mombasa, Kenya – Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorised officers to use firearms against the notorious Panga Boys gang, which has been terrorising residents and businesses with violent robberies. Speaking to the press, Nuno issued a stern warning to criminals operating across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties, declaring…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially distanced itself from activist Oketch Salah’s recent activities, even as he released a passionate statement pledging unwavering loyalty to the party and its late leader, Raila Odinga. In a statement signed by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, ODM clarified that Salah’s…