Kenya has formally exited the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Sugar Safeguard regime, ending a 24-year period of protective measures and marking a significant policy milestone for the country’s sugar industry. In a statement released on Saturday, Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) CEO Jude Chesire said the safeguard,…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai of physically assaulting him during an altercation at a restaurant along Lenana Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. In a statement released on Sunday, Owino said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:40 p.m., while he was…
Celebrity personality Kamene Goro has finally addressed one of the most talked-about claims from her past, revealing that the infamous “27 body count” story was never true. During a candid conversation on a local podcast on Saturday, January 3, 2025, Kamene explained that the number was part of a scripted…
Kenyan content creator Terence Creative has called on local creators to approach American streamer iShowSpeed’s visit with strategic thinking, urging them to focus beyond one-off collaborations. Speaking on Sunday, December 4, 2025, Terence said the visit presents a rare opportunity for the Kenyan creative industry, which should be leveraged for…
Gospel singer Mr Seed has broken his silence on a harrowing road accident that nearly claimed his life and those of his loved ones, revealing just how close the incident came to ending in tragedy. In a video message shared on TikTok on Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Kumbe Kumbe…
Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Head of Customer Care, has publicly backed President William Ruto’s controversial proposal to impose tougher penalties on drug traffickers, warning that Kenya is facing a deepening crisis that threatens to wipe out an entire generation. In a series of posts on his Facebook page, Mosiria described…
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a strong earthquake that struck southern and central Mexico, causing damage in multiple regions and triggering widespread emergency assessments. The 6.5-magnitude quake was centred near San Marcos, close to the popular coastal resort city of Acapulco in the south-western state of…
Iranians are once again facing internet disruptions amid widening protests across the country, as authorities warn of foreign interference and move to organise counter-demonstrations. Users across Iran have reported intermittent disruptions to both home broadband and mobile internet services since Thursday. Data from U.S.-based internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare showed that…
Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, as his new chief of staff, following the resignation of his previous top aide, Andriy Yermak, amid a corruption probe. “At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues,” Zelensky wrote on…
Saitama Prefecture, Japan – More than 100 people were forced to seek shelter at Mitsumine Shrine, a mountaintop Shinto site, after heavy snowfall blocked access by road. According to NHK, around 130 visitors spent the night in the shrine’s halls and lobbies on Friday as authorities closed nearby roads over…