Thousands of mourners gathered in Chicago on Friday to pay their final public tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Sr. during a large celebration of life held at a prominent church on the city’s South Side. The memorial event brought together political leaders, civil rights activists, and community members…
Growing concern has emerged over the situation of Burundian refugees in Tanzania following reports that authorities are demolishing homes and churches in refugee camps, pressuring thousands of displaced people to return to Burundi after years in exile. According to Burundi’s Interior Minister Leonidas Ndaruzaniye, more than 100,000 Burundian refugees are…
Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma has been appointed as the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). The appointment was announced on Friday by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, marking a significant…
The Kenyan government has directed all sub-counties nationwide to establish public information desks, emergency response stations, and assistance centres as heavy rainfall continues to impact several regions across the country. The directive follows warnings from the Kenya Meteorological Department indicating that intense rainfall is expected to persist in most parts…
The Nairobi County Government has activated emergency response measures following heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding across parts of the capital on the night of March 6. Authorities say coordinated efforts are underway to mitigate the effects of the downpour and protect residents from further risks. In a statement, Johnson…
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has left ten people dead in Nairobi, with widespread disruption reported across major roads, residential areas, and transport corridors in the city. Authorities warn that the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue in several affected locations. Victims Swept Away and…
Dakar, Senegal – Senegal’s Minister of Health, Ibrahima Sy, has reassured the public that menstrual pads produced by the Chinese company Softcare are safe for consumers following an investigation into expired raw materials. The controversy began when the pharmaceutical regulator accused Softcare of holding approximately 1,300 kilograms (2,865 pounds) of…
Ngecha, Kiambu County – A family in distress is appealing for help after 36-year-old accountant Samuel Ng’ang’a Mwangi disappeared on February 27, with no trace despite ongoing efforts to locate him. Ng’ang’a, a father of two and husband to Cecilia Mueni, was last seen leaving their home along Thika Road…
Lisbon, Portugal – The Portuguese capital is set to host one of the fastest half marathon events in the world on Sunday, March 8, as elite distance runners from across the globe line up for the Lisbon Half Marathon. The 21km course is renowned for producing fast times, attracting top…
State House is set to spend Ksh.17 billion by the end of the current financial year, double the Ksh.8.58 billion originally allocated, as officials cite expanding operational needs and the addition of new state lodges. The escalation has raised public scrutiny over the institution’s rising appetite for taxpayer funds. Budget…