Mbongeni Ngema, the acclaimed writer of the iconic musical “Sarafina,” depicting student uprisings in apartheid-era Soweto, passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash on Wednesday, as announced by his family. Ngema’s death coincided with the resurgence of the 1992 film, co-developed with the legendary jazz musician …

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the results for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be disclosed in the second week of January. Machogu stated that the 903,260 students who completed their final secondary school exams in November 2023 will learn their outcomes around mid-January. …

The tourism sector along the coast experienced a significant upswing as the cruise ship MV Bolette, carrying 859 tourists, docked at the port of Mombasa on Thursday morning. This marks the sixth cruise ship to arrive at the port this season and the last one for the current season. A …

A Savings and Credit Cooperative organization for farmers in Kisii County has experienced substantial growth in its core capital, increasing from Sh600 million 12 years ago to Sh1.7 billion at present. Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Society Limited, with a membership exceeding 130,000, primarily consists of coffee and tea farmers in the …

On Tuesday, Ethiopia officially became the third African nation to default in the past three years, as it failed to fulfill a $33 million “coupon” payment on its sole international government bond. The country, which is the second most populous in Africa, had previously announced its intention to declare formal …

Nazizi Hirji, the renowned hip hop artist, is grieving the tragic loss of her son, Jazeel, who passed away during a Christmas vacation in Tanzania. The unfortunate incident occurred at the hotel where the family was staying, as revealed in a statement shared by Nazizi on social media. The statement …

The Iteso community is actively adopting Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) courses as a strategic initiative to combat high levels of poverty and unemployment. This initiative aligns with government policies and supports Vision 2030, aiming to equip youths with practical skills for self-sufficiency, in line with the ‘Buy Kenya, …

Renowned American preacher T.D. Jakes, leader of the Potter’s House, has broken his silence on the circulating rumors connecting him to music mogul Sean Diddy’s social gatherings. Speaking to his congregation over the weekend, an emotional Jakes asserted that he refuses to use the pulpit to defend falsehoods and is …

Moise Katumbi, a prominent opposition figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election, has joined the chorus demanding the annulment of the December 20 vote due to alleged “massive fraud,” according to a statement from his campaign on Saturday. The statement also called for the resignation of the head …

Athiriver Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Mwangi is urging parents of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates to ensure a 100 percent transition to high school in January. While distributing food items to the less fortunate at St Paul’s Primary School in Athiriver Sub County, Mwangi cautioned parents against excessive …