PSG and Barcelona want Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, Bayern Munich are competing with Manchester United to sign Viktor Gyokeres, Juventus want to swap Dusan Vlahovic for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Jhon Duran and it is believed Aston Villa could be tempted to sell …
Read More »Five Killed as Massive Winter Storm Hits Widespread US Areas
At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its icy grip, leading to mass school closures, travel chaos and power cuts. Seven US states declared emergencies: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas. More than 2,300 flights …
Read More »China Earthquake: Many Killed in Powerful Tremor Hits Tibet
At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 are injured after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake that hit Tibet’s holy Shigatse city around 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 …
Read More »[PHOTOS] Ruto, Kindiki Participate in Sunday Services in Separate Places
President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, are attending Sunday church services in separate locations. President Ruto is in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where he is taking part in an interdenominational service. Meanwhile, Kindiki is in Embu, attending a Sunday service at the Full Gospel Church in Kamumu, Mbeere …
Read More »Ghana Grants Visa-Free Entry to All African Passport Holders
Ghana has announced that, starting this year, all African passport holders will be allowed to enter the country without a visa, marking a significant step toward economic integration on the continent. The announcement was made by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo during his final State of the Nation address, as he …
Read More »Health PS: No Immediate Threat from Space Debris in Makueni
The government has moved swiftly to allay public health concerns following the fall of a mysterious space object in Makuku Village, Makueni County, on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reassured residents and the wider public that the debris, which fell …
Read More »Body of Missing 26-Year-Old Found in Kasarani
The body of a 26-year-old man who went missing in Nairobi on New Year’s Eve after a night of celebration at a Kasarani venue has been found in the same area. Ian Singoe had traveled from Bomet to Nairobi on December 29, 2024, to complete some work-related paperwork. His mother, …
Read More »NTSA: Ensure Safe Transport for Schoolchildren
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to road users ahead of the school reopening next week. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s safety as they return to school. The NTSA outlined several conditions for motorists to follow in order to prevent road accidents. They …
Read More »KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede Dies After Short Illness
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has confirmed the death of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who passed away after a short illness. In a statement from KNCHR Vice Chairperson, Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission expressed profound grief, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both …
Read More »EATTA Warns Nandi Producers Against Buying Tea from Hawkers
The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …
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