Two individuals are feared trapped following the collapse of a 16-storey building under construction along Muhoho Road in Nairobi’s South C area, triggering a large-scale, multi-agency rescue operation. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, leaving at least two construction workers…
A Ugandan prison officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from his position for publicly criticising the government on TikTok, a move authorities have described as “gross indiscipline.” The case highlights ongoing tensions over freedom of expression in Uganda, particularly ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Allegations and Dismissal…
The United States Department of Justice has begun the long-anticipated release of records linked to its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant but controversial step toward transparency in one of the most politically sensitive criminal cases in recent history. The initial tranche…
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on the night of Monday, December 8, 2025, leaving at least 30 people injured and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles) approximately 80…
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has announced plans to rename the iconic Kipchoge Keino Stadium to William Ruto Stadium once its ongoing reconstruction is complete. The move comes as part of the county’s broader initiative to upgrade sports infrastructure and support athlete development. The stadium, which was recently commissioned by Defence…
Authorities in Goa have launched an international search for the owners of an Indian nightclub after a devastating fire killed 25 people over the weekend. Police report that the proprietors fled the country only hours after the incident, raising further questions about accountability and safety standards within the state’s thriving…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers from six transport companies after a compliance assessment revealed widespread safety violations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 9, the Authority confirmed that the suspended drivers must undergo mandatory retesting before…
A Somali migrant who was deported from the United States and publicly branded an “illegal scumbag” by the White House for allegedly assisting in the 2009 kidnapping of two French intelligence officers may have been wrongly accused, according to testimonies from Somali and French security sources. Mahad Maxamud, a prominent…
Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old grocery worker from Michigan, is preparing to ring up his last can of corn after a heartwarming act of generosity turned his life around. On Friday, December 5, 2025, Bambas was presented with an oversized check totaling Ksh270 million, a remarkable gift made possible through a…
A tragic road accident along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway claimed seven lives on Sunday morning after a matatu collided head-on with a truck at Miasenyi in Taita-Taveta County. The incident occurred at dawn, bringing traffic along the major transport corridor to a standstill as emergency responders rushed to the scene.…