7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Chile, tsunami threat subsides
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck south of Chile in the Drake Passage on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake struck at a depth of around 10.8 kilometers (6.71...
Kenyans demand action after Ruto's damning Sh10m bribery claims
President William Ruto’s claim that members of a parliamentary committee received a Sh10 million bribe to pass the anti-money laundering law last April has reignited debate on corruption at the heart...
World's oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in UK
London: The world's oldest person, British woman Ethel Caterham, turned 116 on Thursday, months after the title passed to her following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas.
Caterham was due to...
Nairobi Chamber Chorus completes world tour
The Nairobi Chamber Chorus (NCC) has on Thursday announced the completion of a six-week segment of the Hans Zimmer Live world tour, performing for more than 150,000 people across Australia, Asia, and the Middle...
Google, Microsoft, TikTok block 13.5m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that big tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, have deactivated over 13.5 million accounts in 2024 as part of compliance...
Seven Gambia Armed Forces personnel dismissed over misconduct
The Gambia Armed Forces has confirmed the dismissal of seven its personnel for ”conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline”.
A GAF statement seen by APA on Thursday suggests that the dismissals come...
Gachagua attempted to escape arrest amid clashes between DCI officers and his supporters, reports
The government was keen to make good on the threat of arresting Rigathi Gachagua as soon as he landed at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
This...
Doris Lemngole won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Lausanne Diamond League.
Kenya’s Doris Lemngole made her name known after winning the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Lausanne Diamond League. The 19-year-old was making her first appearance on such a...
Raphael Tuju resigns from Jubilee after six years of service.
Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has stepped down after serving in the position for six years.
In his resignation letter dated August 19, Tuju looked back on his journey...
Kikuyu gospel musician Ben Githae faces backlash from fans.
Kikuyu gospel artist Ben Githae is under fire after his baby mama accused him of neglecting their twin children, who are reportedly battling serious health problems.
In a moving social media post,...
