The black boxes for a commercial flight that crashed into a military helicopter in Washington DC have been located, as questions mount about staffing and other close calls at the airport where the plane was landing. Normally two people manage air traffic control for helicopters and airplanes flying in the …
Read More »Kagame: We Remain Dedicated to DRC Peace Efforts
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has reiterated his commitment to working with other nations to find a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflicts in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a post on X Thursday, Kagame shared that he had a productive discussion with Angola’s President João Lourenço, focusing on …
Read More »Two Killed in Naivasha Plane Crash
Two people, a man and a woman who were related, tragically died Thursday when the light aircraft they were in crashed at Kedong Ranch, Naivasha. The pair had taken off from Wilson Airport in Nairobi at 1:19 pm aboard a C185 aircraft, heading to Mbaruk, when the crash occurred around …
Read More »Renowned Historian Prof. Bethwell Allan Ogot Dies
Renowned historian Professor Bethwell Allan Ogot, an expert in African history research methods and theory, has passed away. The distinguished scholar died while receiving treatment in Kisumu County on January 30, 2025. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Siaya Governor James Orengo is among the leaders who have …
Read More »Matatu Strike That Caused Major Traffic Jam in Nairobi CBD Resolved
The standoff between matatus and hawkers that caused a traffic jam in Nairobi’s Central Business District has been resolved after discussions between the Nairobi County Government, hawkers, and matatu representatives. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel However, the County Government has reaffirmed that the ban on hawking on walkways …
Read More »Father Confesses to Killing Daughter Over TikTok Videos in Pakistan
A man who recently returned to Pakistan with his family from the United States has confessed to killing his teenage daughter over objections to her TikTok videos, police confirmed to the BBC. Anwar ul-Haq, a US citizen, admitted to shooting his 13- or 14-year-old daughter, Hira Anwar, in the southwestern …
Read More »Man Who Burned Quran Killed in Sweden
A man who sparked violent protests after burning a Quran has been shot dead in Sweden, according to local media reports. Salwan Momika, 38, was reportedly murdered in a house in Södertälje, Stockholm on Wednesday night. Riots erupted after Momika burned the holy book of Muslims, the Quran, outside a …
Read More »Mlolongo Abductions: Body of Second Abductee Found at City Mortuary
The body of Martin Mwau, the second of three men who went missing in Mlolongo last December, has been discovered at the Nairobi City Mortuary. This follows the recent identification of Justus Mutumwa’s body at the same facility. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mutumwa disappeared on December 16, …
Read More »Kenya: 9 Women Die Every Day from Cervical Cancer
Kenya loses 9 women every day to cervical cancer. This is according to statistics presented by Dr. Anne Musuva Njoroge, Thinkwell’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, which show that more than 3,000 women die each year from the disease, which is now ranked second in human deaths. Click …
Read More »American Airlines Plane Collides with Helicopter in Washington DC
An American Airlines plane has collided with a helicopter in mid-air in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The accident occurred while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport Road at around 9 p.m. local time. The relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The plane crashed into the …
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