The British government has announced a major change to its immigration policy, barring nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan from applying for UK study visas as part of a wider crackdown on asylum abuse. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the decision followed evidence…
South Africa is mourning the death of veteran anti-apartheid activist and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77 after a long illness, his political party confirmed. Widely known by his nickname “Terror,” Lekota was a central figure in the struggle against white…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu recounted the final conversation he had with his son-in-law, the late Johana Ng’eno, describing it as the saddest day of his life during a memorial service held at AGC Karen on Wednesday. A Personal Loss Governor Ntutu expressed profound grief over the loss of Ng’eno,…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has officiated the swearing-in of Francis Meja as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), alongside new members of the Kenya Law Reform Commission and a member of the National Heroes’ Council. Leadership Appointments During the ceremony, Emmanuel Mumia, Catherine Ochanda, and Walter Ochieng Khobe were…
Authorities in Embu County are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man who reportedly died by suicide at Karigiri village. Residents discovered the young man dead in his home on Tuesday night. Rising Concern Over Suicide Cases Local residents have expressed alarm over a growing trend of suicides in the…
Naiyanoi Ntutu Ng’eno, the widow of the late Johana Ng’eno, remembered her husband as a devoted family man during a memorial service held on Wednesday for the six victims of the tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County on 28 February 2026. A Loving Husband and Father In her eulogy, Naiyanoi…
The George Natembeya has successfully had criminal charges against him dismissed by the High Court of Nairobi, after a ruling found that investigators violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and subsequent investigations. Court Findings Delivering the judgment at Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the Ethics and…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed that his government has “no intention of invading or attacking others,” while pressing for sovereign access to a seaport, an ambition that is heightening tensions in the Horn of Africa. “We have no intention of violating or invading the sovereignty of others, but…
Qatar has temporarily shut down two major state-owned energy facilities after they were damaged in Iran-led airstrikes, halting liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and downstream natural gas operations. The disruptions, reported on Monday, caused global energy prices to spike. “The damage was contained and now the operations to assess, technically,…
Airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, areas commonly associated with Hezbollah, prompting residents to flee damaged neighbourhoods. Schools closed, and some public buildings were converted into emergency shelters to accommodate displaced families. Casualties and Humanitarian Response Lebanese authorities reported that at least 31 people were killed and approximately 149…