A 24-year-old British man is among 19 people who died in a tragic bus crash in Nepal’s Dhading district early Monday morning, police have confirmed. The Incident The bus, carrying 44 passengers including tourists, was travelling from Pokhara to the capital Kathmandu when it lost control in rainy conditions and…
The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda began on Sunday in Rukomo with 84 cyclists competing in the opening stage, but the day was overshadowed by tragedy when two spectators lost their lives in a road accident. Accident Near Gabiro Authorities confirmed that a vehicle lost control in rainy…
The High Court has declined to issue conservatory orders stopping the planned privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), following a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. Court Ruling Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled on Monday that it would be unfair to grant substantive orders at this stage since the…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed allegations of a security breach at Kisumu International Airport (KIA) on Saturday, following claims by opposition leaders that unauthorised groups gained access to the facility. Allegations by ODM Leaders Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, both members of the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of sidelining the Kalenjin community in matters of development, despite the President hailing from the region. Allegations of Neglect Speaking in an interview with Kalenjin journalists on Friday evening, Gachagua claimed that Ruto has prioritized other regions in his push…
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled the National Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Steering Committee, a major initiative aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths across Kenya. Commitment to Safe Motherhood Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a sitting Garissa Member of County Assembly (MCA) and two former county officials in connection with the alleged fraudulent payment of Ksh.51,495,253. The Suspects Those arrested include: Allegations According to charge documents dated February 23, 2026, the three are accused of conspiring…
As Libyans mark the holy month of Ramadan with feasts and fireworks, soaring prices, a weakened currency, and persistent political divisions have left many citizens with little to celebrate. Economic Hardship Amid Festivities Supermarkets in Tripoli have begun rationing goods, while petrol stations face shortages and ATMs run dry. Residents…
A group of activists under the banner “Olympics No Thanks” staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, raising concerns over the use of public funds for Italy’s upcoming Olympic Games. Criticism of Spending Priorities Protesters argued that the billions of euros allocated for new venues could have been directed toward healthcare…
Widespread violence erupted across Mexico on Sunday following the army’s killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Operation El Mencho, one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, was killed during a shoot-out in Tapalpa,…