Son of Ex-MP Found Murdered Near His Home in Migori
Body Found Near Home The quiet of Uriri was broken on Wednesday morning when the body of Michael Odhiambo Omamba, 30, was discovered lying by the roadside, only about 20 metres from his house. Police confirmed he had suffered a deep stab wound to his chest, raising fears that the murder was planned. Reports from residents say Michael was last seen...
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania ready for kick off ahead of African Nations Championship
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania ready for kick off ahead of African Nations Championship Preparations to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of its official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event. Salim Mvurya, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and...
Mozambique to Prosecute Opposition Leader Mondlane
Mozambique to Prosecute Opposition Leader Mondlane Authorities in Mozambique are seeking to prosecute the country’s main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, over civil disturbances that followed a disputed election last year. Prosecutors summoned Mondlane on Tuesday, alleging he incited unrest by insisting that President Daniel Chapo of the long-ruling Frelimo party won the election through vote-rigging. News Central reports that a 40-page...
Nigeria’s senate approves $21 Billion foreign loan plan to fund 2025 budget
Nigeria’s senate approves $21 Billion foreign loan plan to fund 2025 budget Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow over $21 billion from external sources to support the country’s 2025 budget, a senior lawmaker confirmed late Tuesday. The borrowing plan, submitted by Tinubu in May, is aimed at bridging budget deficits and funding key infrastructure and development projects....
The Tunisian President welcomes Trump’s envoy with images of hungry children in Gaza
The Tunisian President welcomes Trump's envoy with images of hungry children in Gaza “These images depict a crime against humanity; is this the international law? Laws that are collapsing more and more every day. Such a concept no longer has any meaning.” Tunisian President Kais Saied showed graphic images of starving children in Gaza to US envoy Massad Boulos during a...
Ugandans Urged to Learn Swimming as Drowning Deaths Rise
Government Pushes for Swimming Lessons Amid Drowning Surge The Ugandan government is encouraging its citizens to take swimming lessons as part of a broader campaign to reduce the growing number of drowning deaths across the country. This call comes just days before World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25. Dr. Charles Luzige, the Assistant Commissioner for Maritime Monitoring at...
Coldplay “Kiss Cam” Sparks Scandal: Woman Who Filmed Viral Clip Speaks Out
Grace Springer, 28, filmed the viral Coldplay “kiss cam” clip on July 16 at Gillette Stadium. A light-hearted concert moment has turned into a viral scandal after Grace Springer, a 28-year-old fan, captured a “kiss cam” scene during Coldplay’s July 16 performance at Gillette Stadium. The footage, which shows Chris Martin jokingly pointing out a cuddling couple in the audience,...
Mosquera to Arsenal: Spain U‑21 Defender Sets Off for Pre‑Season Tour
Mosquera, 21, is set to join Arsenal’s pre-season squad in Singapore. Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a deal for highly-rated Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera. The 21-year-old is now flying to Singapore to link up with the Gunners’ pre-season squad, signalling the closing stages of the transfer process. Valencia has officially allowed Mosquera to travel and join Arsenal’s camp. The...
Photographers Forced to Pay KSh 10,000 to Cover Secondary School Games
Photographers to pay Ksh10,000 for access during KSSSA and FEASSSA events. The Western Region Director of Education has introduced new access and business charges for photographers and vendors ahead of the much-anticipated KSSSA National Term 2 Games and the FEASSSA Championships scheduled to take place in Kakamega County. Photographers will now be required to pay Ksh10,000 to take pictures and videos...
Stephen Munyakho Freed After 13 Years on Death Row in Saudi Arabia
Kenyan national Stephen Munyakho released from Saudi Arabian prison after nearly 13 years. Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man who had spent nearly 13 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has finally been freed. The confirmation came Tuesday from Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei, who revealed that Munyakho's release followed the satisfaction of a judicial decree. “Steve Abdukareem Munyakho... is free...
