A Marsabit court has ordered for the detention in police custody for 14 days of a man suspected of murdering his wife over alleged adultery. Halakhe Dida Duracha, 32, who was pursued and arrested by detectives after stabbing his 27-year-old wife and a mother of 4 to death…
Emergency vehicles and rescue crews gather along the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport after an air crash near Washington, DC, on January 29, 2025. [AFP] A US passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into Washington DC’s chilly Potomac River after colliding midair with a military helicopter on a nighttime training exercise Wednesday, prompting a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rescheduled the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2025. Originally planned for September 2024, the event faced two postponements, first to February 2025 and now to August, due to delays in infrastructure development across the host nations –…
The Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Korir Sing’oei has highlighted the importance of a united regional effort to restore peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His remarks came after the Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State convened on Wednesday, January 29, 2025,…
A thunderstorm at Businda Secondary School in Geita in Tanzania has resulted in the deaths of seven students The third -year students were killed in the classroom, and 82 others to suffer injuries Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigela has assured them that the government will pay for the students' treatment and the funeral costs of…
Tshisekedi skipped the EAC meeting that was held virtually on Wednesday and chaired by President William Ruto. The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to hold a joint summit to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). EAC Chairperson, President William Ruto has…
Thompson Herah’s former coach is credited for nurturing the Jamaican and turning her into a global force in sprints. Former Elaine Thompson Herah’s coach Jerry Lee Holness has been named the new Athletics Federation of India (AFI) hurdles coach, a few weeks before the 2025 season begins. Holness, who will lead Indian women’s 400m and…
President William Ruto led the EAC's unusual meeting on the deterioration of security in eastern DRC DRC President Félix Tshisekedi was not present at the meeting, despite confirming the pre -attendance The meeting called for immediate ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid while calling for diplomatic cooperation to resolve the conflict Leaders of the East…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political rivals who are focused on making President William Ruto a one-term leader, calling their motivation both unrealistic and unfounded. Speaking during a consultative meeting with leaders from Tharaka Nithi on Wednesday, Kindiki questioned why some leaders continue to push for Ruto’s one-term presidency, despite his significant accomplishments since…
Washington – Many people are feared dead following a fatal plane crash in the United States. CNN reported that a commercial plane collided in the air with a Black Hawk helicopter when the plane was approaching the flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, January 29. Aviation officials revealed that the fatal accident…
Harry Marra has been brought in by Manchester United to enhance player fitness, using his elite athletics coaching expertise for improved performances. American track and field coach Harry Marra has joined Manchester United in a bid to enhance the club’s on-field performances, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in elite-level athletics coaching. The 78-year-old,…
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni touted Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid. Kioni said that since the former ruling party officially endorsed the former powerful Cabinet Secretary, his candidacy had attracted significant support. He mentioned that people expressed optimism about Matiang’i’s political future through various platforms, highlighting that the positive feedback exceeded their…
On Wednesday, January 28, Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized Kenyans complaining about the orders issued by President Donald Trump about exploiting abroad However, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei accused the retired president of being unfaith about his remarks about foreign aid According to the UDA Senator, it was hypocritical to support the moratorium on foreign aid…
Dutch champion Femke Bol has made a surprising decision to scale back her indoor season prioritizing personal time while still competing at the European Championships. Olympics women’s 4 × 400 metres relay gold medalist Femke Bol has made a surprising decision to scale back her indoor season. The Dutch sprint sensation, who dominated the track…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly rejected calls from some politicians urging him to oppose President William Ruto’s policies, similar to how his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, supposedly disagreed with his former boss. Kindiki made it clear that opposing government policies does not fall within the Deputy President’s responsibilities. He questioned those advising him to oppose…