Authorities in Killeen, Texas, have arrested a Kenyan man, John Gitau Mwangi, in connection with the murder of a 37-year-old woman who was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in their home. According to the Killeen Police Department, the incident, which is believed to be linked to domestic violence, was reported on
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President Ruto and Odinga Join Forces for National Development
President William Ruto has extended an olive branch to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, pledging to collaborate on the government's development initiatives. The two leaders met at State House in Mombasa following Odinga's recent defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson contest. During their meeting, Ruto emphasized the importance of
Alibaba to invest Over $50b in AI and cloud computing
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced on Monday its plans to invest more than $50 billion (approximately Ksh. 6.46 trillion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. This announcement comes shortly after co-founder Jack Ma was spotted meeting with President Xi Jinping. Since the beginning of the year, investors
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces competition in the satellite Internet Space
Elon Musk's Starlink communications network is set to encounter heightened competition in the realm of high-speed satellite internet. The billionaire’s venture is being challenged by a Chinese state-backed competitor and another service backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Shanghai-based SpaceSail recently made headlines with its plans to expand into Brazil after
25 hospitalized in Bomet after consuming dead cow meat
Twenty-five individuals, including both children and adults, have been hospitalized in the Masindoni area of Chepalungu, Bomet County, after consuming meat from a dead cow. According to Bomet County Police Commandant Edward Imbwaga, the cow, which belonged to a local resident, had been sick for two weeks before it died. A
Suspected militias attack residents at the Kenya-Ethiopia border
An unverified number of individuals were killed on Saturday evening in Todonyang, Turkana County, following an ambush by suspected militia from the Ethiopian Dassanech community. Reports indicate that heavily armed members of the Dassanech militia targeted Turkana fishermen who were operating near Lake Turkana close to River Omo, indiscriminately firing
Germans vote Friedrich Merz and Christian Democrats in snap Election
German voters turned to the centrist conservatives in a parliamentary election held on Sunday, rejecting the left-leaning government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid dissatisfaction over economic management and immigration policies. Early returns indicated that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), is poised to become the next
Uproar as Muhoozi attacks Winnie Byanyima over past affair with Museveni
A social media storm has erupted following controversial remarks by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, directed at Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. The uproar stems from Byanyima’s recent radio interview, where she addressed her past relationship with President Museveni, which has
President Ruto encourages private Sector investment in Tourism
President William Ruto has called on the private sector to deepen its involvement in the Kenyan tourism industry, which he observed is experiencing significant growth. While welcoming the MS Norwegian Dawn to Mombasa, Ruto highlighted the positive trend in tourism, reporting a notable increase in tourism revenue to Ksh.450 billion,
President Ruto appoints Habil Olaka as Hustler Fund Chair
President William Ruto has appointed Habil Olaka, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association, as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Hustler Fund, a key initiative under the Kenya Kwanza administration aimed at financial inclusion. The appointment was announced in a gazette notice dated February 21, 2025, effective