Seven Chinese nationals have been sentenced for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in Sigor, Pokot Central Sub-County, Kenya. The group—Wang Youping, Xian Zhenming, He Zhouming, Wang Xiaodong, Zhao Zhenwei, Guan Qiang, and Deng Chun—faced charges of unlawful mining at the Kapenguria Law Courts. They were arrested on February 12, 2025, in…
On Wednesday, April 23, local newspapers reported on events in the Vatican City state, where preparations continue to expel Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard magazine. Photo: Screen photos from the Daily Nation, The Standard.Source: UGC One of the newspapers highlighted the expected…
On Monday, April 21, Cooperative Minister Wycliffe Oparanya announced his position on the Kakamega 2027 governor’s race During the public conference, Oparanya pointed his weight behind Ikolomani MP Benard Shinal Responding to the approval, Shinal praised Oparanya for working tirelessly during his leadership as governor of Kakamega Kakamega – Secretary of the Cooperative Cabinet, Small…
A miraa vehicle which was burnt by angry Kirinyaga residents after it hit and killed a bodaboda rider. Lawmakers are calling on transport authorities to take urgent action against reckless miraa drivers, citing growing concerns over road safety on major Kenyan highways. During a debate in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament raised the alarm…
Pope Francis delivers his annual State of the World address to members of the Vatican diplomatic corps. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/X Pope Francis died little more than half an hour after being taken ill, Vatican sources have told Sky News. Pope Francis woke at 6am on Monday, and was fine for at least an hour, sources said, as…
There are three senior cardinals from Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea. [File, Standard] There are three senior cardinals from Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Guinea. The College of Cardinals elects the next Pope guided by tradition and several other factors. As the smoke of mourning continues to rise over the Vatican…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 22, appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga as the Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Executive Office of the President. This appointment comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to focus on economic inclusion and poverty reduction in Kenya. Jaoko, the son of Siaya Senator Oburu…
BBC 23rd April, 2025 07:59 AM Pope Francis when he canonized 14 new Catholic saints, including the 11 Martyrs of Damascus, who were killed in Syria for refusing to renounce their faith. PHOTO/@VaticanNews Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter’s Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of thousands…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata is set to travel to the United States to attend two high-profile investment conferences aimed at positioning Murang’a County as a premier industrial hub. Speaking to the media, Kang’ata said the conferences will highlight Murang’a’s potential across several key sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, recreation, and sports. The two events will…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma at a past event. PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/X Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has commended President William Ruto’s foreign policy, saying it is raising Kenya’s global profile and attracting meaningful benefits for the country. This comes as Ruto landed in China on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a four-day state…
Why beleaguered Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou is set to end ties with the club at the end of the season. Tottenham Hotspur is set to carry out an overhaul of it’s football operation in the summer. One of the big casualties of the wholesale changes at the London-based club is the prospect of manager Ange…
Titus Wekesa Sifuna appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday under a miscellaneous application as authorities intensify investigations into alleged cyber offenses linked to his social media activity. The prosecution asked the court to detain Sifuna, 22, for seven days to allow detectives more time to complete their inquiries. According to investigators, Sifuna used…
CNN 23rd April, 2025 07:34 AM Pope Francis signing a document. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/X With a history dating back to at least the 13th century, the Fisherman’s Ring is among the most recognisable items of papal regalia. Named after St Peter, who was a fisherman and, according to the Catholic tradition, the first pope, it…
Members of Parliament (MPs) will take a break from their Thursday session to honour the memory of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 22, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that the House would adjourn to allow Catholic MPs to participate in a condolence…
A section of the Arsenal fanbase have launched a satirical campaign against the club’s continued sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda. A section of the Arsenal fanbase have launched a satirical campaign against the club’s shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda. Visit Rwanda has had a sleeve sponsorship deal with the Gunners since 2018, with…