The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo) party retained the presidency on Thursday, after the national electoral commission (CNE) declared Daniel Chapo President-elect. Chapo will replace retiring Filipe Nyusi, and won with over 70 percent of the vote of ahead of the closest challenger Venancio Mondlane, an independent contender who was backed by…
The body of 24-year-old Christine Nyakio was found dumped in the forest in Ngong', Kajiado on Monday, October 21 Her mother, Phyllis Wanjiru, said in pain that she had not heard from her daughter for three days before learning that she had passed away. In search of answers to Nyakio's death, detectives visited where he…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced traffic disruptions on a section of Mombasa Road to facilitate infrastructure upgrade starting Tuesday, October 29. In a public notice, KeNHA stated that the construction, scheduled to run until Friday, November 22, will affect traffic near Panari Hotel along Mombasa Road. The closure will allow for realignment…
18-year-old rising star Qing Madi is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Goosebumps”, on October 25, offering a glimpse into her debut album slated for release later this year. Known for her genre-bending sound and emotive storytelling, Qing Madi is quickly establishing herself as a force in the music industry, recently recognized on Billboard’s…
Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for war crimes including murder, rape, enslavement, torture and kidnap. Kwoyelo was convicted of dozens of war crimes in August, the first time an officer of his seniority had been tried by Uganda’s judiciary. Founded in the late 1980s with…
The Thukus, a Kenyan couple who have been sharing the journey of their lives with fans on YouTube, decided to fit their maid The couple said they had been with Harriet for five years, and she has been a blessing to them They blindfolded him with a cloth and when they opened them, they showed…
Kinyua Kamau will debut his feature film “Nyūmba Ya Mbūri at the ongoing Nairobi Film Festival. The film will begin showing on Friday, October 25 at the Prestige Plaza Cinemas at 7:00 pm EAT and on 26 at Unseen Nairobi from 5:00 pm. The film is set to officially premiere in Kenyan cinemas on November…
In a fierce public denunciation, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma voiced staunch opposition to a new proposal to extend the terms of all elected officials in Kenya from five to seven years per term. Kaluma, who has proposed another bill to allow breastfeeding at work for MPs, didn’t mince words when he took to…
PHOTO | Courtesy The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has been barred by the High Court from proceeding with the Ksh 95.68 billion power deal with Adani Energy Solutions until a petition led by the Law Society of Kenya is heard. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders by Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspending the…
Hexing Group has announced a Ksh 1.29 billion ($10m) investment plan that is expected to drive expansion of its operations in Kenya. The firm says the investment will facilitate the establishment of a new office in Nairobi, aimed at tapping into emerging business opportunities within Kenya and the broader East African region. “Hexing is excited…
The Sabatia Eye Hospital organized a medical Camp at Sinoko Ward in Likuyani providing treatment to over 200 locals with eye ailments. The Hospital also identified 60 patients with critical eye ailments who have been booked for further treatment including eye cataract surgery at the facility for free….
Zimbabwe’s close ties with ruling parties in neighbouring countries is attracting controversy, with opposition movements in Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique accusing Zanu-PF of interfering in their local elections. The Zimbabwe ruling party is one of the remaining liberation movements in power in Southern Africa, and it claims to be battling neo-colonial forces allegedly trying to…
PHOTO | Courtesy The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has been barred by the High Court from proceeding with the Ksh 95.68 billion power deal with Adani Energy Solutions until a petition led by the Law Society of Kenya is heard and determined. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders…
A Nairobi man by the name of Basil invaded the residence of a healer in Kitui county to confront him after his friend lost KSh 80,000 from him His friend Basil, who had sought the services of the healer, was left struggling financially after losing a large amount of money Basil, a devout Christian, said…
A three-judge court dismissed Rigathi Gachagua's request to resign in his impeachment case, saying there was insufficient evidence and they would be biased Justices Ogola, Mrima, and Mugambi ruled that Gachagua's justice issues did not meet constitutional standards The judges also ordered the Gachagua team to submit revised applications within five days, while the respondents…