An AFP investigation has revealed that the Nigerian government paid a “huge” ransom worth millions of dollars to secure the release of up to 230 children and staff abducted by Boko Haram militants in November 2025. Details of the Deal According to intelligence sources, the ransom was delivered by helicopter…
A tense standoff unfolded on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a grieving family arrived to collect the body of their child, only to be told it could not be traced. Burial Plans Disrupted Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who…
The Government of Kenya has called on the country’s business community to take full advantage of the upcoming East African Business and Investment Summit, scheduled for February 24–25, 2026. Summit Objectives Speaking at a press conference, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the summit will bring together policymakers, business leaders from…
Kenya’s war against criminal gangs has gained fresh momentum after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the capture of a notorious fugitive in Mtwapa, Kilifi County. Arrest in Mtwapa In a statement shared on X on Monday, February 23, 2026, the DCI announced the arrest of a man described…
Content creator and self-described forex trader Raymond Omosa, better known online as Kenyan Prince, has responded after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) joined in on the online buzz surrounding his viral video flaunting large amounts of cash. Unbothered Response In a YouTube video on Monday, February 23, 2026, Kenyan Prince…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua brought his “Wantam” gospel to Bomet County on Monday, February 23, 2026, receiving an overwhelming reception as his procession made its way en route to Kisii. Warm Reception in Bomet Crowds turned out in large numbers to listen to Gachagua during a series of roadside…
Kenyan musician Wilson Abubakar Radido, popularly known as Willy Paul, has sparked speculation about a possible return to gospel music after years in the secular scene. Instagram Revelation On Monday, February 23, 2026, Willy Paul shared a candid Instagram post reflecting on his spiritual roots and current state of mind.…
A tragic accident along the Southern Bypass in Langata, Nairobi County claimed the lives of two drivers on Monday, underscoring the dangers of one of the city’s most notorious black spots. The Incident The crash involved a trailer truck and a lorry traveling in the same direction from Kikuyu. According…
The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to legendary coach Pat Riley on Sunday, unveiling a bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Riley, the mastermind of the team’s iconic 1980s “Showtime” era, joins the ranks of Lakers greats immortalized outside the arena. Riley’s Legacy in Los Angeles Riley…
New York City braced for a powerful winter storm on Sunday night, as snow and strong winds swept across the region. Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a shutdown of the city’s traffic network, restricting travel to emergency vehicles only. Travel Restrictions and Closures The ban on nonessential vehicles runs from Sunday…