On June 11, 2025, Elon Musk expressed regret for some of his social media posts targeting U.S. President Donald Trump, stating on X, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” The posts, made the previous week, were part of a public feud sparked by Musk’s criticism of […]
Nairobi, June 10, 2025 — Roam, Kenya’s pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, an upgraded electric motorcycle developed with direct input from the country’s boda boda riders. The new model incorporates over 40 rider-inspired improvements aimed at addressing the practical and economic needs of Kenya’s more than 3 million boda […]
Austin, Texas | June 11, 2025 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Tuesday that the company’s long-awaited robotaxi service will tentatively launch public rides in Austin on June 22, marking a pivotal moment for the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry and Tesla’s strategic pivot from traditional car sales. The announcement follows weeks of testing driverless Model […]
LOME, Togo: Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is facing mounting calls to step down amid widespread unrest sparked by recent constitutional changes that could allow him to rule indefinitely. The controversy intensified after Gnassingbé was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May—a powerful position with no official term limits, enabling him to […]
Pope Leo XIV has made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop under the controversial 2018 Vatican-China agreement, signaling that he intends to continue the diplomatic approach initiated by Pope Francis. On June 5, 2025, Leo appointed Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou, a nomination that was promptly recognized by Chinese authorities. […]
Kenyans have once again shown the power of unity and compassion, rallying behind the family of the late social influencer and teacher Albert Ojwang. In a remarkable show of solidarity, people from all walks of life have contributed generously to support Ojwang’s father, Meshack Opiyo, and his young grandson, following the tragic death of Ojwang […]
Big news for students eyeing a diploma from Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions: the government has officially shortened the duration of diploma courses to just one and a half years. This announcement, made by TVET Principal Secretary Esther Thaara Muoria during a recent media interview, signals a significant shift in how […]
On June 11, 2025, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) chief Mohamed Amin, Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi, and National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Acting Chairperson Edwin Cheluget were placed under oath in a Senate session to address the controversial death […]
Nairobi, Kenya: On 11th June, 2025, Nairobi City County took a historic step toward cleaner air with the launch of its first-ever city-owned air quality monitoring network. The vibrant ceremony, held at Nairobi City Hall, was led by Governor Johnson Arthur Sakaja, signaling the county’s bold commitment to tackling air pollution head-on. This pioneering initiative […]
Kenya’s health sector is set for a major boost, thanks to deepening collaboration with China. In a landmark meeting held in Nairobi this week, China announced a generous offer of 500 scholarships and the launch of 20 annual exchange programs for Kenyan health professionals. The announcement came after high-level talks between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for […]
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