The number of people in Somalia experiencing crisis-level food insecurity has nearly doubled in the past year, reaching 6.5 million, according to UN-backed experts. The warning comes amid worsening drought, rising food prices, insecurity, and declining humanitarian assistance. IPC Report Findings The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) reported…
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington, breaking his own record for the longest presidential speech to Congress at 108 minutes. His previous record was a 100-minute address last year. Key Themes in the Address Trump promised that “our future will be bigger, better,…
For 163 years, the streetcars of Alexandria have rumbled along the Mediterranean coast, weaving through the city’s neighborhoods and memories. Soon, they will be replaced by a partially elevated light rail line, a modern project designed to move passengers faster and carry more of them. A Heritage on Rails For…
The killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has triggered a wave of violence in Jalisco State, raising fears that the unrest could impact tourism in Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Background El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco…
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have come under fire after the BBC failed to edit out a racial slur shouted by activist John Davidson, who lives with Tourette Syndrome (TS). The incident occurred during Sunday’s ceremony, sparking widespread condemnation and raising questions about editorial oversight. The Incident Davidson, the…
Six judges of the Court of Appeal have filed a case against the government over alleged failure to pay decretal sums awarded by the High Court, despite a judgment in their favour more than a year ago. Background of the Case The judges Aggrey Muchelule, Weldon Korir, Judy Omange, George…
In February 2026, renowned American YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) unveiled ten new classrooms at Nyakichiwa Primary School in Bomet County, continuing his growing footprint of philanthropic projects across Kenya. Feeding Programme and Education Support MrBeast explained in a YouTube video that his team had launched a school feeding programme in…
An 80-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son-in-law on Tuesday night following a domestic disagreement in Kogola village, Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County. Incident Details The deceased, identified as Clemtent Ongoro Kotonge, was reportedly attacked at his home after refusing to mediate between his son-in-law and his…
The European Union has imposed stricter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was identified as the source of a major contamination scare. The move follows the detection of the toxin cereulide in batches of infant formula containing arachidonic acid oil, which triggered recalls…
The Kahawa Law Courts on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against three activists linked to the controversial Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement after they failed to appear in court for mention of their case. Court Session The matter was mentioned before Senior Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage, who was expected to…