TICAD-9: Japan reaffirms its non-recognition of the Polisario
TICAD-9: Japan reaffirms its non-recognition of the Polisario Tokyo maintains its firm stance against the Polisario despite the separatist group's presence in Yokohama. Japan reaffirmed Tuesday in Yokohama that it does not recognize the Polisario Front, despite the separatist group's presence at the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9). Tokyo insisted that this presence in...
The United States has suspended the processing of most visa applications for Zimbabwe until further notice.
The United States has suspended the processing of most visa applications for Zimbabwe until further notice. The U.S. embassy in Harare cited unspecified concerns regarding the Zimbabwean government as the driving factor behind this decision. The embassy also clarified that this suspension does not constitute a travel ban, and currently issued visas will remain valid. The suspension took effect on August 7...
White House launches TikTok account despite national security concerns
White House launches TikTok account despite national security concerns The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, taking advantage of the short video app’s more than 170 million U.S. users to spread the messages of President Donald Trump. Trump has a soft spot for the popular app, crediting it with helping him gain support among young voters when he...
Meet Boniface Muchiri: The Harambee Stars Star Who Left Priesthood for Football
Boniface Muchiri almost became a priest but chose football instead. Boniface Muchiri’s story is one of bold choices. His parents and Bishop Sulumeti once enrolled him in a priesthood school in Maseno, hoping he would become a priest. But Muchiri’s heart was on the pitch. He left the seminary to chase his dream in football. Muchiri began his football career at...
Oparanya’s Romance with Mary Biketi Collapses, Details Emerge
Former Kakamega Governor and current Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya’s relationship with his young girlfriend, Mary Biketi, ended in June 2024. Oparanya is reported to have ended his relationship with Biketi mid-last year. Before the split, he had rented her a high-end apartment in Kileleshwa. After their fallout, Biketi is said to have relocated to a modest residence in Syokimau. Sources claim...
Harambee Stars Defender Suleiman Mansur Blocks Unknown Callers to Focus on Career
Suleiman Mansur says he no longer answers calls from unknown numbers. Harambee Stars defender Suleiman Mansur has said he has stopped picking up calls from numbers he does not know. He explained that his time and energy are now fully dedicated to football, family, and close friends. “Where were you when I was struggling?” Mansur asked during an interview, reacting to...
Sudan, Senegal Qualify for CHAN 2024 Quarter-Finals After 0-0 Draw
Sudan and Senegal advance to CHAN 2024 quarter-finals. Sudan and Senegal have both booked their places in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a tense 0-0 draw at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday night. The result means Sudan finishes first in Group D thanks to a better goal difference, while defending champions Senegal go through...
Mohamed Salah Makes History with Third PFA Player of the Year Award
Mohamed Salah wins the PFA Men’s Player of the Year for a record third time. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been crowned the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) men’s player of the year, becoming the first footballer ever to win the award three times. The 33-year-old forward was a key figure in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph last season, finishing as the league’s...
Trisha Khalid Calls Out KPLC After Huge Bill Increase
Actress Trisha Khalid was shocked after her bill rose from Ksh 8,000 to Ksh 54,000. Actress Trisha Khalid has openly expressed her anger after receiving an electricity bill of Ksh 54,000 in one month, yet she normally pays Ksh 8,000. Trisha could not believe the sudden change and went online to ask Kenyans why KPLC would do that to her. She...
Geoffrey Mosiria faces backlash for controversial remarks about Hadza tribe
Geoffrey Mosiria faces backlash for controversial remarks about Hadza tribe Nairobi County's Chief Environment Officer, Geofrey Mosiria, has come under fire online after making what many termed “insensitive” remarks about a Tanzanian tribe caught on camera preparing and eating monkeys. In a viral social media post, Mosiria shared a video of men and women preparing monkeys for food, writing that he...
