US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would effectively “run” Venezuela until a political transition is completed, while leveraging the country’s extensive oil reserves to supply global markets. Speaking to reporters shortly after reports emerged of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife being captured, Trump said…
President William Ruto has called on residents of West Pokot County to immediately hand over all illegal firearms to local bishops or the police, warning that anyone found in possession of unauthorised weapons will face strict government action. Speaking during an interdenominational service in Chesombur on January 4, 2026, President…
The Kenyan government is preparing to roll out a revamped Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy aimed at transforming the sector into a cornerstone of jobs, economic growth, and inclusive development under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Principal Secretary for MSMEs, Susan Mang’eni, highlighted the progress made under…
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,…
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…
London, UK – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom was not involved “in any way” in the recent U.S.-led operation in Venezuela targeting President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Sir Keir said he had not yet spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the operation…
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, here is a summary of key facts about the controversial leader. Early Life Nicolás Maduro was born on November 23, 1962, into a working-class family in Venezuela. His father was a trade union leader. During the…
Traders at Mutindwa Market in Nairobi are facing significant losses, estimated in the millions of shillings, after a fire swept through part of the market early on Saturday morning. According to reports from business owners, the fire started at around 9:30 a.m. in one commercial building before rapidly spreading to…
The Kenya Red Cross has recovered one body from Lake Naivasha as search and rescue operations continue following a drowning incident involving local fishermen. Four people are feared to have drowned, leaving families and the fishing community anxious and awaiting news. In a statement on X on Saturday, January 3,…