KAMPALA, Uganda – Tragedy struck Uganda’s capital this morning as a suspected bomb explosion rocked the vicinity of the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, killing at least two people. The incident occurred as thousands of pilgrims gathered across the country to mark Martyrs Day, one of Uganda’s most significant annual religious events. The explosion, confirmed by both […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a groundbreaking move against systemic fraud, Jubilee Insurance has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover Sh400 million in fraudulent medical claims over six months, signaling a seismic shift in how East Africa’s insurance sector combats financial crime. The revelation comes amid staggering regional losses estimated at Sh904 billion to Sh1.9 trillion […]
The roar of the crowd at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025, wasn’t just for Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final. It was a sound that reverberated far beyond the pitch, signaling a monumental victory not just for the Parisian club, but for its iconic partner, […]
In a sweeping move to combat youth gambling addiction, Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has enacted a total ban on celebrity and influencer endorsements of betting content, effective May 30, 2025. The policy, hailed as Africa’s strictest anti-gambling measure, has sent shockwaves through the media and influencer economy while igniting fierce debates about […]
Imagine simply checking your gear, and the next moment, you’re on an unplanned journey miles into the sky, far beyond where you intended to be. That’s exactly what happened to a Chinese paraglider who recently found himself unintentionally soaring to an astonishing altitude of over 28,000 feet – nearly brushing a world record. For anyone […]
The news out of South Africa has once again sent shivers down spines, highlighting a dark underbelly of societal challenges. A South African woman, Racquel Smith, along with two accomplices, has been handed a life sentence for the horrifying act of trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. This case, which ignited widespread outrage across […]
Exciting news from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire! The African Development Bank (AfDB), a cornerstone of the continent’s progress, has just elected its next president: Sidi Ould Tah, a distinguished Mauritanian economist. This pivotal decision, made after several rounds of voting at the annual meeting, marks a new chapter for Africa’s largest multilateral lender. Sidi Ould Tah, […]
As a close neighbor to Sudan, Kenya watches with grave concern as the humanitarian crisis escalates, most recently with a fast-spreading cholera outbreak. This disease, often dubbed a “disease of poverty,” thrives in conditions where clean water and sanitation are scarce – a grim reality for many Sudanese caught in a two-year-old civil war. The […]
The earth of Limuru has reclaimed one of its bravest sons. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the writer who turned language into a weapon of liberation, whose pen bled the struggles of a continent, has left us at 87. His daughter Wanjiku’s words echo across oceans: “He lived a full life, fought a good fight”. In his passing, we […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a striking move that could significantly reshape the landscape of international education in the United States, President Donald Trump has proposed capping the percentage of foreign students at elite institutions like Harvard University at just 15 percent. This statement was made in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as Trump fielded questions […]
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