Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with senior military officials at his Abuja residence on Sunday to discuss a recent wave of kidnappings targeting students and teachers across the country. The Christian Association of Nigeria reported that armed assailants abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic…
Canadian mining giant Barrick has reached a landmark agreement with the Malian government, ending a protracted dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. In a Monday press release, Barrick confirmed it would withdraw its arbitration case at the World Bank dispute tribunal. In return, Malian authorities have agreed to drop…
Recent research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that the human brain progresses through five distinct phases, with major developmental milestones occurring at ages nine, 32, 66, and 83. The study, which analyzed brain scans from nearly 4,000 individuals up to age 90, provides new insights into how brain…
Tanzania has announced the cancellation of next month’s Independence Day celebrations, with the allocated funds redirected toward rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent election-related unrest, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba confirmed. The decision comes amid calls from opposition groups and civil society for demonstrations on Independence Day, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to…
Kenyan comedian and content creator Flaqo Raz has taken aim at the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgeries among female influencers in Kenya. In a humorous video shared on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Flaqo highlighted the surge of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) and other body-enhancing procedures, joking that he had seen…
Former gospel disc jockey and musician Keziah Jerono has officially retired her stage name, DJ Kezz, following her recent conversion to Islam. The artist has updated her social media presence to reflect her new identity, now going by the name Zziah, marking a fresh start and a deeper commitment to…
Lukenya University, in partnership with its collaborators, has officially launched the fourth edition of the Ten Million Trees Marathon at Riadha House, Nairobi. Since its inception in 2023 as a one-million-tree initiative, the campaign has evolved into one of the university’s most ambitious community-driven environmental projects. Speaking at the launch,…
Nyamira County Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo has been formally impeached following a vote by the county assembly. Out of 31 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) present during the session, 23 voted in favor of the motion, while four others had submitted written requests to participate in the vote. The impeachment…
Paramount Bank has surpassed the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) minimum core capital threshold of Ksh.3 billion well before the December 2025 deadline, marking a key achievement in its growth and regulatory compliance journey. The milestone followed a successful rights issue that raised Ksh.332 million from existing shareholders, lifting the…
The Odinga family has announced the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, daughter of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Beryl, who led a relatively private life, was a cherished member of one of Kenya’s most prominent political families. In a statement shared on Facebook, the…