Eric Omondi Blasts Government Over Willy Paul’s KICC Concert Shutdown
Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has condemned the government after Willy Paul’s highly anticipated Valentine’s Day concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was abruptly canceled. The event, which had been months in the making, was called off by authorities just hours before it was set to begin.Continue Reading
Rigathi Gachagua Endorses Raila Odinga for AU Chair Amid SADC Opposition
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially endorsed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, praising him as the best candidate to steer the continent forward. However, Odinga faces stiff competition, particularly from Madagascar’s Richard Randriamarato, who has secured the backing of the Southern AfricanContinue Reading
Crackdown on Fake Degrees: Four Arrested in Mombasa Sham University Scam
A bogus university operating from White Sands Hotel in Mombasa has been shut down after authorities arrested four individuals, including two foreign nationals, in connection with an elaborate academic fraud scheme. The suspects were caught issuing fake Master’s and PhD degrees to unsuspecting participants after just three days of training.Continue Reading
BIC Puts a Pen in the Hands of Every Kenyan Student
BIC East Africa recently announced the conclusion of the fifth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative in partnership with CFK Africa. The initiative which aims to empower students through education provides learners in underserved communities with the necessary writing tools to perform academically. This year,Continue Reading
Britam General Insurance Pays KES 71 million Fire Claim to Limuru Country Club
Britam General Insurance has settled a KES 71,143,016 compensation claim for Limuru Country Club following the fire that razed its clubhouse on January 4, 2025. The fire, which was suspected to have originated from embers escaping the fireplace in the main bar area, caused extensive damage to the clubhouse, whichContinue Reading
How African Countries Are Boosting Economies by Sending Workers Overseas
They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced diplomas, others with only a primary education to their name. Each is hoping to land one of the million jobs the Kenyan government aims to fill thisContinue Reading
Notorious Nairobi Robber Sentenced to 35 Years for Fatal Attack on Greek National
A man with a long history of criminal activity has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in a violent robbery that claimed the life of a foreign national. Peter Waithaka Macharia was found guilty of robbery with violence following a deadly attack on Greek national AngelosContinue Reading
Number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda rises to nine
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country’s health ministry said. The East African country declared an outbreak of the severe, often-fatal viral infection late last month. The latest outbreak is being driven by the Sudan strain of the virus, for whichContinue Reading
President Ruto Calls for Bold Action to achieve Agenda 2063
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to take decisive steps toward implementing Agenda 2063, emphasizing that Africa’s development hinges on strategic choices, commitment, and collective action. Speaking at the 42nd Session of the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Heads of State and Government OrientationContinue Reading
Trump Cuts Aid to South Africa Over Land Seizures, Diplomatic Tensions
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting off U.S. foreign aid to South Africa, citing racial land expropriation, diplomatic disputes, and ties between Pretoria and adversarial nations. The order also prioritizes Afrikaner refugees for resettlement in the U.S., escalating tensions between the two nations. “They are doing terribleContinue Reading