On February 24, 2026, Kenyans will mark what would have been the 31st birthday of Rex Masai, the young man gunned down during protests in Nairobi on June 20, 2024. The date now carries added significance as it coincides with a critical court hearing in the family’s pursuit of justice.…
Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military’s modernization efforts during a ceremony in Hawassa. National Celebration in Hawassa The event, held at Hawassa International Stadium, drew senior military leaders including Chief of General Staff…
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, appeared in a South African court on Monday, February 23, 2026, facing attempted murder charges following a shooting incident at his Johannesburg residence. Court Proceedings The 29-year-old, alongside co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze (33), also faces charges of…
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, has challenged health leaders and development partners to move beyond pledges and conferences, insisting that only concrete action will reduce the country’s persistently high maternal death rates. Call for Practical Steps Speaking on Monday, February 23, 2026, during the inauguration of the…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a clarification dismissing reports that one of its officers died at its Nairobi Headquarters. Clarification on False Reports In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, the agency confirmed the death of Corporal James Muiruri Mburu, who was attached to the…
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced the death of Salmon Orimba, the County Executive Committee Member for Public Service, County Administration, and Participatory Development. Governor Nyong’o’s Tribute In a press statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, Governor Nyong’o expressed deep sorrow, describing Orimba as a trusted colleague, dependable partner…
Kenyan activist Morara Kebaso has cautioned citizens against being swept up by the current political wave opposing President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, urging that momentum must be translated into tangible political structures. Waves Fueled by Hype In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, Kebaso noted…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has unveiled her latest ambitious project a massive tree-planting initiative in Kwale County aimed at setting a new world record while raising awareness about ocean conservation. Record-Breaking Target Speaking in a radio interview on Monday, February 23, 2026, Muthoni outlined plans to plant 150,000 mangrove seedlings…
Kenyan rapper Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, has issued a fiery statement criticizing public figures for remaining silent as Kenyans continue to grapple with mounting social and economic challenges. Silence in the Face of Suffering On Monday, February 23, 2026, Octopizzo took to his social media platforms to call…
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has unveiled his new album, African West, a project that has been a decade in the making and reflects his ambition to reshape global musical influences through an unapologetically African lens. A Unique Sonic Identity Sarr’s sound draws inspiration from African, American, and global traditions, but…