Ten suspects arrested over the weekend following chaotic scenes at the Linda Mwananchi rally have been arraigned before the Kisumu Law Courts to face felony charges linked to political violence. Court Proceedings The suspects appeared before Chief Magistrate Benson Ireri and denied the charges. The court released them on a…
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, is set to arrive in Kenya on Wednesday for a two-day visit focused on promoting the role of Kenyan women in peacebuilding, security, and economic growth ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. Strengthening UK–Kenya Collaboration According to the British High Commission…
A family in Machakos County has been plunged into grief following the tragic death of Samwel Munyao, a Grade 10 student at Ngelani Boys High School, who was killed in a freak accident involving a faulty water bowser inside the school compound. The Incident Preliminary reports indicate that the tragedy…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has hinted at the possibility of a united opposition front in the run-up to the 2027 General Election, saying talks among like-minded leaders are underway to consolidate support and mount a strong challenge against President William Ruto. Opposition Unity Talks Speaking during a tour of…
A burial ceremony in Kasemeini Village, Kibwezi, Makueni County was dramatically disrupted on Wednesday when a swarm of bees descended on mourners, leaving more than 10 people injured. Ceremony Interrupted The funeral was for Kyalo Kasyoki, who died on Sunday after reportedly being hit by a motorbike. The solemn event…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is seeking to develop missiles capable of reaching the United States, while also accusing Tehran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear program despite American strikes last year. Missile and Nuclear Concerns Speaking during his State of the Union address, Trump warned…
Wellington’s mayor, Andrew Little, took an afternoon swim on Wednesday in a bid to reassure residents after a breakdown at the city’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant pumped millions of litres of raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter onto coastal homes. Sewage Spill Sparks Outrage Since the…
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the repatriation of 17 South African citizens who were allegedly duped into joining the war in Ukraine under the guise of bodyguard training. The Return of Trapped Citizens Ramaphosa confirmed that: The group…
Ghana has officially renamed its main international gateway, dropping the name of Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a military officer linked to the 1966 overthrow of the country’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. The facility will now revert to its earlier title, Accra International Airport, in what officials describe as an effort to…
Murang’a County has emerged as the leading devolved unit in Kenya for job creation, automation, and fast delivery of E-Government services, according to a new ranking released by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. Ranking Highlights Murang’a scored an impressive 98.3%, outperforming other counties in the assessment. The top five performers…