Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem gathered outside the Old City walls on Friday, 20 March, to observe Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, after being barred from entering the Al Aqsa compound. Israeli police reportedly fired tear gas as crowds sought space to perform early morning prayers, with many forced…
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has reassured the club and fans of his dedication following recent comments that raised questions about his future at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international, who joined the Blues in 2023 for a then-British record £107 million ($143 million), spoke to manager Liam Rosenior on Thursday about…
Residents of Thogoto estate in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, are living in fear following a recent surge in violent attacks that has left several people injured and disrupted institutional activities in the area. In just a few days, a series of brutal incidents have shaken the community: a 30-year-old man was…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has been honoured with the prestigious Christina Hackman Impact Leadership (CHIL) International Award during a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises Mwaura’s efforts in advancing social justice, inclusive communication, and disability advocacy. It was presented at the CHIL International Awards organised by Here for Perfection…
Beijing is hosting a major robotics exhibition that has attracted crowds with its showcase of embodied intelligence, bringing together industrial, service, and experimental robots across a sprawling 35,000 sq m venue. The event, organised by the Beijing Artificial Intelligence Society in collaboration with industry partners, features over 600 exhibitors and…
Nairobi County has become the first in Kenya to introduce a formal two-day paid menstrual leave for female county employees, a policy aimed at improving well-being and workplace productivity. The policy, implemented in December 2025, allows women to take two consecutive days off each month without submitting forms or letters,…
Rwanda has told a panel of international arbitrators that the United Kingdom still owes it £100 million ($115 million) under a 2022 refugee resettlement agreement scrapped by Prime Minister Keir Starmer shortly after taking office in 2024. The controversial deal, struck by Starmer’s predecessor Rishi Sunak, proposed sending migrants arriving…
The Prince and Princess of Wales met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on Wednesday morning, marking the first Nigerian state visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years. The visit comes amid significant bilateral and Commonwealth ties, with the UK home…
One person has died while three others were rescued following the collapse of a three-storey building in Chesanga village, Kipchebor Ward, Kericho County. Kericho County Commissioner Jeremiah Mwai Gicheru confirmed the incident, stating that all relevant government agencies were on site assisting in the rescue operations. The rescue effort was…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued interim orders halting the implementation of a directive by the Public Service Commission (PSC) that set the mandatory retirement age for university lecturers and researchers at 70 years. Justice (Dr.) Jacob Gakeri, certifying the matter as urgent, granted interim relief to the…