From Kenya as a democracy trailblazer in Africa to a Ruto Goon Republic: A country anchored on political thuggery
Interestingly, when Raila died, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government blocked the entry into Kenya of Tundu Lissu allied opposition leaders who had come to attend Raila’s funeral. They were not allowed in. As though to confirm Raila’s prophecy Magufuli’s daughter, Jesca Magufuli, were allowed to cross the border to “hold the meeting of three” With the dead Raila while others were missing as predicted by the enigma before he died.
Kisumu County told to incorporate ‘progressive laws’ in proposed Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Bill to accommodate gay unions
While local leadership often skirts the issue, Seme Central MCA Seth Okumu said public submissions had raised concerns that issues affecting the LGBTQ community had not been adequately addressed in the proposed legislation.
Passenger head partially sucked out of plane mid-air after ‘window dislodged’ during Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki
One female passenger, who was not identified, recalled the harrowing experience on Radio Thessaloniki, according to the Agence France-Press (AFP) saying that “most” of the passengers had fallen asleep before they heard a sound of a tire “bursting.
Petition filed in Nairobi High Court tells epic story of alleged brazen financial fiddling in $23.7m loss that’s sucked in Bungoma governor, county lawyers
Among those named as respondents are the County Government of Bungoma, the Bungoma Governor Kennth Lusaka, the Bungoma County Public Service Board, the Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) General Secretary Roba S. Duba, the Controller of Budget, the Auditor-General, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA), the County Government of Nairobi and several advocates.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy hits US military bases, which coincided with burial of slain leader Ali Khamenei
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf States on Thursday following US strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along...
Senior ministry of agriculture officials tell visiting Senegalese delegation Kenya works with NBA to ensure GMO safety
The Senegalese delegation was led by Director General Aliou Ndiaye and included General Secretary Colonel Lamine Kane and Aïssatou Ndiaye. They were hosted by Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer Ann Karimi, who was accompanied by NBA directors Josphat Muchiri and Nehemiah Ngetich.
Nairobi holds motocross championship to select team to represent Kenya in this year’s Motocross of African Nations
A key attraction will be the RSA Boda Safety Challenge, where boda boda (taxi motorbike) riders will compete in practical road-safety skills for cash prizes, merchandise and gift hampers. Participation is limited to the first 30 registered riders with roadworthy motorcycles, helmets and closed shoes.
$64 million upgrade of Port of Mombasa infrastructural project half complete, KPA chief executive says
The project, which is now 50 per cent complete, is expected to be completed in March 2027. It comprises a 1.8-kilometre dual carriageway that includes 704 metres of elevated viaduct supported on bored pile foundations and reinforced concrete box girders, rising up to 15 metres above ground level to safely accommodate heavy port traffic.
Too many threats: Fears of censorship and monopoly in wake of UK plan to determine what public can see on YouTube
The green paper, published in June by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, proposes exploring a “prominence regime” that would ensure public service broadcasters and other designated “trusted” news providers remain easy to find as audiences increasingly consume news online rather than through traditional television.
Trump orders cut-off of US trade with Spain lack of participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Turning to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Trump said: “Spain is a terrible partner in NATO. They don’t participate, they don’t pay.
