Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was among 39 passengers on board a Safarilink aircraft that veered off the runway at Wilson Airport on Friday evening, in an incident that has renewed scrutiny over airport safety standards. According to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the flight from Kisumu International Airport veered off…
Kenyan singer and songwriter Victoria Kimani has made a startling claim that has sent ripples through the music world: she says she wrote the chorus for Just Dance, the iconic hit that launched Lady Gaga’s career. The revelation comes in her new documentary series, released on Saturday, March 14, 2026.…
Irene Robert, the celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer and songwriter known for her angelic voice and spiritual depth, has died in Dar es Salaam following a brief and unexplained illness. She was 34 years old. The singer’s passing was confirmed on the night of Friday, March 20, 2026, leaving fans, worshippers,…
Burkina Faso’s recent decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, as traders and consumers monitor potential impacts on supply and prices. The measure, announced in mid-March, is designed to support the country’s local tomato processing industry by keeping more produce within its borders.…
The European Parliament last week adopted a resolution demanding the “immediate” release of former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since a military coup ousted him in July 2023. The resolution drew sharp criticism from the Alliance of Sahel states, with Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali denouncing it…
Iran issued a stark warning on Friday, threatening that recreational and tourist sites worldwide could be targeted as the country continues to assert its missile development capabilities. The announcement comes nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes aimed at Tehran’s top leadership, military infrastructure, and energy facilities. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, speaking…
A growing number of rescued cheetahs are finding sanctuary in the Horn of Africa, offering a fragile lifeline to a species increasingly threatened by illegal wildlife trafficking. Inside a heavily guarded conservation facility run by the Cheetah Conservation Fund, 127 cheetahs roam enclosed savannah terrain many of them survivors of…
Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into Kidepo Valley National Park, marking a significant milestone in the country’s conservation efforts decades after the species was wiped out in the region due to poaching. The carefully coordinated operation saw four southern white rhinos relocated from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a private…
Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal FC squad to “bring it home” as they prepare for a high-stakes League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday. The Gunners head into the final amid a remarkable campaign that has seen them establish a nine-point lead at the top of…
The administration of Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the institution of permitting a “hostile environment” toward Jewish and Israeli students during pro-Palestinian demonstrations held between 2023 and 2025. The complaint, lodged by the US Department of Justice in a Massachusetts court, alleges that Harvard’s leadership…