News in brief
Tens of thousands of Kenyans gathered on Saturday in the western city of Kisumu to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the veteran opposition leader and democracy icon, following two days of mourning in Nairobi marked by deadly crowd surges. From the early morning hours, huge crowds streamed into......
A hidden industry in Kenya is quietly generating billions of dollars, driven by highly educated ghostwriters known as “shadow scholars.” These individuals craft essays, dissertations, and academic papers for students worldwide, who submit the work as their own. Nairobi is a major hub, with......
A recent report from the Pew Research Center highlights the United States and Kenya as the leading countries for conversions to Islam. The study examined religious switching among 13 nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Tunisia, alongside others such as Turkiye, Singapore, and Indonesia. The findings......
Are you dreaming of an African safari vacation but unsure where to begin your planning? This guide is designed to bring you closer to an unforgettable experience in the wild. Vacations are about maximizing the time we have, and each person's idea of happiness varies. Tailor-made vacations simplify......
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the far-right political movement in France and a polarizing figure in European politics, has died at the age of 96. Known for his provocative rhetoric and staunch opposition to immigration and globalization, Le Pen's career spanned decades of controversy and political......
Haitian gangs are coercing desperate and hungry children into joining their ranks, preparing them for a protracted and violent confrontation with international security forces, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW). The alarming trend is a reflection of Haiti's deepening crisis,......
The British Army is set to initiate an investigation into the conduct of its personnel stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following grave allegations of misconduct, including rape and murder. This inquiry comes in the wake of disturbing claims surrounding the death of Agnes Wanjiru,......
A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of 17 students and left 13 others with severe burns, according to police reports. The blaze, which broke out in the school's dormitory on Thursday night, has raised concerns that the death toll......
The tragic death of Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has ignited a fierce debate about gender-based violence in Kenya, prompting women's rights organizations to demand immediate government action. Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, succumbed to severe burns after allegedly......
In a distressing development, Haiti's ongoing gang warfare has taken a severe toll on the nation's youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Recent analysis of UN data by Save the Children reveals a harrowing statistic: five children have been killed or injured every week during the first six months......
In a shocking development that has reverberated throughout Kenya's law enforcement community, eight police officers have been arrested following the escape of 13 detainees from a Nairobi police station. Among the escapees is Collins Khalusha, a 33-year-old man suspected of being one of the country's......
In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples of horror through Nairobi, police have arrested a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife. The grisly details of this macabre case have left the nation reeling, with authorities struggling to comprehend the sheer depravity......
