Kenyan-born U.S. Army officer Silvia Jemutai, originally from Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, has achieved a significant milestone with her promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. The promotion ceremony was held on Thursday at the Ordnance Training Support Facility at Fort Lee, Virginia, where family and friends some travelling from…
The National Treasury is preparing to issue detailed guidelines for implementing the newly enacted Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025 a law designed to curb money laundering and bring regulatory oversight to digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. The Act, which took effect on November 4, 2025, establishes Kenya’s first comprehensive legal…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has stated that the United States is not yet prepared to elect a woman as president, citing former Vice President Kamala Harris’ unsuccessful campaign as evidence. Speaking during an event in Brooklyn, New York, to promote her new book The Look, which explores her approach…
Congo’s eastern conflict took a step toward resolution on Saturday as the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, signed a framework agreement for a potential peace deal. The development marks the latest effort to address the decades-long unrest that has displaced an estimated 7 million people in the mineral-rich region.…
During the memorial service for gospel singer Betty Bayo on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi paid tribute to the late musician, reflecting on the vital role she played in his political career. Wamatangi recounted how Bayo’s loyalty and support were instrumental in his journey from senator to…
YouTuber and social media influencer Jack Doherty was arrested early Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the Miami area on multiple charges, including drug possession, according to local authorities. Police reports indicate that Doherty was filming content while attempting to engage with officers in the middle of a road, obstructing traffic…
At least 120 people, primarily police officers, were injured as thousands took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to protest against President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government. The demonstration, initially organised by Generation Z activists, later drew support from older members of opposition parties. Pablo Vázquez, Mexico…
A Kenyan employee, recently seen in a viral video being harassed by his Chinese supervisor, has publicly forgiven his boss and expressed his desire to continue working at the company. The incident, which occurred at a workplace in Kenya and circulated widely on November 16, 2025, showed the Chinese manager…
President William Ruto has called on the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to guarantee that public health facilities are consistently stocked with essential medicines. Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebrations of Loglogo Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, the President emphasized that direct delivery of drugs and…
National Assembly Minority Leader and Suna East MP, Junet Mohamed, has revealed that parliament is targeting an increase in devolution allocations to Ksh.450 billion. The move aligns with the late Raila Odinga’s push for enhanced resource allocation to counties and forms part of the implementation of the “10-point agenda.” The…