By: Vincent Mumba Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) served as a brutal wake-up call for Kenya, exposing the country’s alarming reliance on foreign aid—especially in the health sector. Despite being an independent nation for over six decades, Kenya still struggles to provide …
Read More »Kalonzo: I’ll Abolish the Housing levy on my First Day in State House
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has promised that, if he wins the presidency in 2027, he will immediately issue an executive order to eliminate the housing levy, which he argues has unfairly burdened salaried Kenyans. At present, salaried workers are subjected to substantial tax deductions, including a 1.5% housing levy and …
Read More »Nearly 3,000 Killed in Clashes Between M23 Rebels and Congolese Troops
Overflowing morgues and a shortage of land to bury the dead threaten disease outbreaks as conflict continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 3,000 people have been reported killed in clashes between M23 rebels and Congolese troops in the east of the country. Aid agencies say the bodies of …
Read More »Trump Bans Transgender Female Athletes from Competing in Women’s Competitions
US President Donald Trump has signed an order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “From now on, women’s sports will be for women only,” Trump said, surrounded by female athletes and girls before signing the order at the White House. “With …
Read More »Uganda Denies Sending More Troops to Eastern DRC
The Ugandan army has denied claims that it has sent its troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Congolese forces are fighting M23 rebels. Earlier, reports indicated that UN diplomatic sources claimed that the East African country had sent more than 1,000 troops to eastern Congo near areas where …
Read More »EPL Players Face Potential Sanctions Over Controversial Goal Celebrations
The Premier League may impose disciplinary measures on players whose goal celebrations are deemed to harm the game’s reputation or provoke negative reactions from opposing players or fans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement follows a series of controversial celebrations that have sparked debate about the line …
Read More »Google Lifts Ban on Using AI for Weapons Development
Google’s parent company has lifted a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) being used in the development of weapons and surveillance tools after changing its long-standing rules. It has rewritten its guidelines for how it will use AI, dropping a section that previously excluded apps that are “likely to cause harm”. …
Read More »Raila: I Have the Support to Secure the AUC Chair
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed strong confidence in winning the chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC) in the upcoming elections. Raila mentioned that after thorough preparation, he feels “very” confident about defeating his rivals. “Our campaigns have been successful. We’ve campaigned across Africa, and we are …
Read More »Kalonzo Reminisces About His Time with Aga Khan
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the growing number of leaders expressing their condolences over the death of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Aga Khan IV, as he was widely known, passed away at the age of …
Read More »Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader and Philanthropist, Passes Away at 88
Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, has passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully in Lisbon last night, surrounded by family, as confirmed by the Aga Khan Development Network. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In addition to his spiritual leadership, …
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