According to a five-day weather forecast released by the Kenya Meteorological Department, most parts of Kenya are currently facing dry spells accompanied by scorching temperatures. In the highlands east of the Rift Valley, including counties like Nairobi, Embu, Meru, Kiambu, and Murang’a, temperatures may reach up to 38 degrees Celsius. …

Captain (Rtd) Kung’u Muigai, a cousin of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has expressed support for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s gesture to extend an olive branch to Uhuru Kenyatta for the purpose of fostering unity talks in the Mt Kenya region. In an exclusive interview with a local media on Tuesday, …

By: BBC Aissata Tall Sall, Senegal’s Justice Minister, has declared the liberation of close to 400 demonstrators who were incarcerated during political protests in March 2021 and June 2023. Ms. Sall did not specify whether prominent figures like opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and presidential candidate Bachirou Diomaye Faye would be …

David Kariuki Ngare, popularly known as Gakuyo, a televangelist and the founder of Ekeza Sacco, has been escorted to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters at Mazingira Building, where he is undergoing questioning in preparation for potential prosecution. According to DCI officials familiar with the investigation, the Office of …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has touched down in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, for an official visit. Upon his arrival at the airport, Mudavadi was greeted by Kenya’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, George Orina, and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General of Africa Affairs, Fisseh Shawul. In addition to his …

Demonstrations are occurring in Oyo and Ibadan, Nigeria, in response to the increasing expenses of daily life. These protests in the southern region mirror earlier ones in the north that took place two weeks ago. Anger among protesters stems from soaring inflation rates, primarily fueled by steep food prices and …

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has commenced its search for the journalist who will be honored as the recipient of the 2024 Komla Dumor Award. Established in memory of journalist Komla Dumor, the award coincides with the 10th anniversary of his passing. According to Liliane Landor, Director of BBC World …

By: MD Francis In a surprising turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Makueni has decided not to proceed with the case against the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mr. Mbilu. Following a review of the investigation file concerning the Speaker, the DPP’s office has opted to …

The recent declaration by the World Meteorological Organisation, identifying the past month as the hottest January on record, has raised concerns about whether Nairobi is currently experiencing heatwaves. The intense sun over the past few weeks has prompted many Kenyans to voice their discomfort with the high temperatures online. “You …

The construction of a new house for World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, ordered by President William Ruto, is nearing its conclusion at Kiptum’s farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu county, ahead of his burial on Friday. A team of engineers and workers have been stationed at the site to finalize …