Burundi has warned Kenya against what it described as xenophobic rhetoric and demanded protection for Burundian nationals following a government directive targeting foreign-owned small businesses. Burundi’s Foreign Minister, Edouard Bizimana, called on Kenyan authorities to take immediate measures to protect Burundian citizens living and working in the country. Bizimana argued that Kenyans living in Burundi […]
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, are mourning the death of their eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana. The family said Amal died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga, Nairobi. According to the family, Amal had experienced health complications since birth and had received […]
US President Donald Trump has downplayed growing warnings about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, arguing that the United States must maintain its lead over China in the rapidly developing technology. Speaking during a visit to Ireland, Trump dismissed some of the recent warnings about the potential dangers of AI, saying they were being raised […]
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At least six people have died and 107 have been rescued after an Indonesian passenger ferry carrying 243 people capsized in the Java Sea, authorities have said. The search for 130 missing passengers and crew members is continuing as Indonesian authorities deploy ships, a helicopter and hundreds of personnel in a major rescue operation. The […]
Diamond and Zuchu Zuchu’s Baby Celebration Shines a Light on Islamic and East African Traditions When Tanzanian music star Zuchu welcomed her baby girl, Sandrah Naseeb, with fellow musician Diamond Platnumz, the celebrations attracted widespread attention across East Africa. Beyond the glamour surrounding the high-profile couple, the arrival of the baby offered a glimpse into […]
President William Ruto has kicked off a five-day development tour of the Luo Nyanza region, combining inspections and commissioning of multi-billion-shilling projects with political engagements as he seeks to strengthen his support base ahead of the 2027 General Election. The tour will take the President through Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay counties, where he […]
Lusaka Urges Leaders to Embrace Political Tolerance Ahead of 2027 Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has urged political leaders to embrace one another despite their political affiliations, saying electoral competition should not create enmity or undermine peaceful coexistence. Lusaka said politics should be anchored on tolerance, mutual respect and constructive engagement, particularly as the country prepares […]
Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates his goal. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Danehouse/Getty Images Manchester City claimed bragging rights in the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season after beating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute to hand City all three points in a […]
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu reviews the honor guard during his welcome ceremony at Planalto Palace, before a meeting with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, on August 25, 2025. Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities over continuing xenophobic […]
Gor Mahia players during a training session at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Photo / Courtesy Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor is confident his side can overturn a 2-0 deficit when they face Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash at the 30 […]