British Columbia, Canada – A devastating school shooting in the remote community of Tumbler Ridge has left nine people dead, including the suspect, in one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Police identified the attacker as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who first killed her mother and 11-year-old stepbrother…
Siaya, Kenya – Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), claiming the Head of State has taken control of the opposition party following the death of its founding leader, Raila Odinga, in October 2025. Speaking at a press briefing…
Nairobi, Kenya – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has maintained that he is still the duly elected Secretary General (SG) of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) despite being ousted from the position on Wednesday. Addressing the media on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Sifuna dismissed the NEC decision as illegal, linking it…
Nairobi, Kenya – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has spoken out following his removal as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a decision announced by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. In a statement released on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Sifuna expressed gratitude for…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Moi Sports Centre Kasarani is set to close as the government embarks on phase two of extensive renovations in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Tanzania and Uganda. The closure is part of a broader strategy to ensure…
Bomet County, Kenya – The Mau Forest Complex, Kenya’s largest water tower and source of 12 rivers serving millions across East Africa, is under mounting pressure from settlement, farming, and deforestation. Yet in the South Western Mau, community-led restoration efforts are breathing new life into endangered springs, securing water access…
Moscow, Russia – Messaging giant WhatsApp has accused the Russian government of attempting to fully block the app in the country, in what it described as an effort to push users toward a state-controlled alternative. The move could potentially affect more than 100 million users. WhatsApp’s Statement In a post…
Nairobi, Kenya – The sudden dismissal of Edwin Sifuna from his role as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has triggered mixed reactions across Kenya’s political landscape. The decision, announced after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa on Wednesday, has intensified debate over ODM’s internal direction…
Mombasa, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Odinga has made a sharp U-turn on the party’s ambitions, declaring that ODM will actively pursue the Deputy President’s position in the 2027 General Election. This announcement contrasts with remarks he made in Kisumu on February 2, where…
Nairobi, Kenya – American streaming sensation IShowSpeed has singled out his Kenyan experience as the most memorable and impactful moment of his 28-day IRL (In Real Life) tour across Africa. The hugely popular streamer, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, recently concluded his maiden tour of the continent, visiting 20…