Gatundu, Kenya – Three middle-aged men have been arraigned at the Gatundu Law Courts over allegations of sexually assaulting a young man in Gatundu Town. The accused Kelvin Muhoho, Daniel Kung’u, and George Ndarwa are also charged with severely injuring the complainant, who is said to be mentally incapacitated. The…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has come under sharp criticism after sharing a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) emergency notice on the grounding of Canada-assembled aircraft without clarifying whether the directive applies to Kenyan airspace. On January 30, 2026, the FAA issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD)…
Nairobi, Kenya – A quiet revolution in women’s health is underway. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive medical technology that uses concentrated ultrasound waves to shrink fibroids, is offering new hope to patients who have long struggled with the condition. Unlike traditional surgery, HIFU requires no incisions, leaves no scars,…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto’s economic advisor David Ndii has weighed in on the sudden closure of Koko Networks, a venture-backed technology company that provided clean ethanol cooking fuel and products to thousands of Kenyan households. The company, which also operated in other East African countries, shut down its…
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah, host of the 68th Grammy Awards, after Noah made a pointed joke linking the president to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during Sunday night’s ceremony. The Grammy Quip After congratulating Billie Eilish for winning Song of…
Oromia, Ethiopia – In the dense forests of Ethiopia’s largest region, a shadow war continues to grind on, leaving millions of civilians trapped in a devastating stalemate. The conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government forces has escalated into a humanitarian crisis, with both sides accused of committing…
Gaza City – After months of isolation, cautious optimism is rising in Gaza ahead of the expected reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, February 2, 2026, a key provision of the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire. A Gateway to the World On the streets of Khan Younis, residents…
Venice, Italy – Dozens of brightly decorated boats, crewed by rowers in elaborate costumes, glided through the lagoon on Sunday as crowds gathered along bridges and banks to witness the dazzling opening of the Venice Carnival 2026. The colorful procession culminated near the Rialto Bridge, where clouds of confetti showered…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to Cairo on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for high-level talks focused on restoring stability in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Opposition to Displacement of Palestinians In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the…
Niamey, Niger – The so-called Islamic State (IS) has released new video footage said to show its recent attack on an air force base at Niamey International Airport, underscoring the growing threat of extremist violence in the Sahel region. The video, aired by the group’s propaganda outlet Amaq News Agency,…