The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has strongly opposed former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu’s application seeking a review of the bond terms requiring him to produce a bank guarantee of Ksh53.5 million. Background of the Case Waititu was sentenced to 12 years in prison or ordered to pay a fine…
The UNESCO-listed Argungu Fishing Festival made a triumphant return on Saturday in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, after a six-year break caused by insecurity. Local fisherman Abubakar Usman’s 59-kilogramme catch stole the show, earning him two new saloon cars and a cash prize of one million naira (about $739). Festival Highlights…
Ghanaian authorities have announced plans to seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly filming intimate encounters with several women and posting the footage online without their permission. Allegations Against the Suspect The man, described in African and Russian media as a self-proclaimed “pick-up artist” and blogger in…
State media in North Korea has released images of Kim Jong Un touring Saeppyol Street alongside his daughter, meeting relatives and pledging to honor what he described as “young martyrs.” As with much of Pyongyang’s official reporting, the images cannot be independently verified, underscoring the limits of transparency in the…
The United Opposition has announced that its candidate for the Mombasa governorship race in the 2027 General Election will be Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali. Endorsement Announcement Speaking during a roadside rally in Roysambu on Sunday, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua confirmed that the faction…
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced significant flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to the ongoing strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). Impact on Passengers In a statement issued on Monday, the airline confirmed that the industrial action has affected both departures and arrivals,…
Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has alleged that politicians receive Ksh.100,000 each time they attend Parliamentary Group (PG) meetings at State House. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, Kaguchia claimed that the Executive is using financial incentives to influence political leadership, accusing leaders of prioritizing personal…
Kenya’s Judiciary has expressed serious concern about deteriorating occupational health and safety conditions at the Environment and Land Court (ELC) in Thika, warning that ongoing construction and poor sanitation are now threatening the delivery of justice. Health Hazards at the Court In a statement issued on February 14, 2026, Chief…
Leaders of the African Union (AU), meeting at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa, have adopted a landmark resolution recognizing slavery, deportation, and colonialism as genocide and crimes against the people of Africa. A Historic Resolution AU Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized the significance of the decision, stating: “The conference…
Each year, the northern Italian town of Ivrea transforms into the stage for one of Europe’s most distinctive carnival traditions: the Battle of the Oranges. Residents form teams on foot, squaring off against masked cart riders in a ritualized street battle that combines chaos with strict organization. A Historic Ritual…