The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nairobi has dismissed allegations that its staff were involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Embassy Statement In a statement released on Thursday, the mission described the claims as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.” It stressed that…
Britain’s King Charles III has issued a rare personally signed statement following the arrest of his younger brother, the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal Statement Speaking on Thursday, King Charles emphasized the importance of due process: “What now follows is the full, fair…
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House on Wednesday for a Black History Month reception, just days after sparking bipartisan outrage over a racist video he posted depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates. Event Highlights Opening the East Room gathering, Trump remarked: “We celebrate…
A fresh intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have joined the Russian army in Ukraine, many of them allegedly tricked into signing military contracts under false pretenses. Findings from Investigations The joint investigation by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of…
More than 1,000 traders at Githurai Market are reeling from heavy losses after their stalls were demolished early Thursday morning to pave way for the construction of a new bus park. Demolition Operation The clearance was carried out by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), just a day after traders…
A section of traders in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to strengthen security measures ahead of the planned United Opposition demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026. Traders’ Concerns Business owners and operators expressed fears that the protest could lead to…
A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that atrocities committed during the siege and eventual capture of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s Darfur region, may amount to genocide. Findings of the Inquiry The investigation focused on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which seized El-Fasher in late October after an…
Russia’s minister for digital development, Maksud Shadayev, has claimed that foreign intelligence services are able to access messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app, raising concerns about the platform’s security. Concerns Over Telegram Use Telegram is one of the most widely used messaging services in Russia, including…
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg struggled to defend his company in court on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as lawyers confronted him with internal documents suggesting that Instagram and Facebook targeted young users despite public claims of safeguarding children. Landmark Case in Los Angeles The trial in Los Angeles is part…
A tragic gas explosion at a mining pit in Plateau State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of 38 lead miners, with 27 others injured, according to local authorities. Details of the Incident The blast occurred on Wednesday morning at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Bashar district. Victims were working…