Somalia has adopted a new constitution that will, for the first time, allow lawmakers to be directly elected by the public, marking a significant shift in the country’s governance system. Previously, clan heads and elders elected lawmakers, who in turn voted for the president. The new framework, passed on Wednesday…
Six people lost their lives on Wednesday night in a road crash in the Manyatta area of Taita Taveta County after a Chania Executive bus collided head-on with a trailer along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway. How the Accident Happened Preliminary reports indicate that the bus driver was attempting to overtake when…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick admitted “defeat hurts” after his side fell 2-1 to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Wednesday night marking his first loss since taking charge in January. United had gone unbeaten in Carrick’s opening seven matches, winning six and drawing one, but were undone by a…
A petition has been filed in the High Court seeking to stop the upcoming elections of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) scheduled for March 23, 2026, on grounds that the electoral process is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Graduate engineer Sam Aberi, through an urgent application, is asking the court…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to compel the Judiciary to improve accessibility at Milimani Law Courts, arguing that disability-friendly infrastructure can only be realised progressively due to financial and structural constraints. In a replying affidavit sworn by JSC Secretary Winfridah…
The conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, with multiple fronts reporting fresh strikes, missile launches, and diplomatic fallout. Here are the latest main developments: Explosions in Tehran Iranian media reported several explosions in Tehran early Thursday, with the country’s air defences activated in response. Iran Launches Missiles at…
A middle-aged man was shot dead on Wednesday night in Mamboleo area, Kisumu East sub-county, after suspected thugs on a motorbike opened fire during an attempted robbery at an M-Pesa outlet. According to witnesses, the victim had gone to the outlet to make a deposit when the attackers struck. The…
Iran’s women’s national football team is facing the difficult task of competing at the continental level while worrying about the safety of their families back home, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Team officials say the players have been largely cut off from communication with loved ones due to…
Sistine Chapel was the scene of an unexpected security scare during the secret conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, according to a newly released book detailing the historic vote. The incident occurred in May when 133 cardinals gathered inside the Vatican to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died…
Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel early Thursday, forcing millions of civilians into bomb shelters as the expanding conflict between the two regional powers entered its sixth day. The missile strikes came amid a broader escalation involving the United States and other international actors, intensifying concerns that…