Maryam Mwakitawa continued her impressive performance at the NCBA Invitational tournament held at Windsor Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, maintaining her position at the top of the leaderboard in the girls’ 15-18 years category on Sunday. After finishing the first round with a score of five over par 79, Mwakitawa
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Tragedy in central Mali: Eight civilians killed amid violence
At least eight civilians have been reported dead in central Mali, with various sources blaming the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group for the latest attack in the troubled West African nation. The country, which has been grappling with a deepening political, security, and economic crisis since 2012, is besieged
Gachagua calls for ICC intervention over criminal gang allegations
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged his allied Members of Parliament to assemble a team of lawyers to draft a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the government of sponsoring a notorious criminal gang linked to crimes against humanity. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri County on
Investigators seek arrest warrant extension for impeached President Yoon
South Korean investigators are moving to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to execute the warrant last Friday. An official announced on Monday that the anti-graft agency has requested police assistance to carry out the arrest. The situation escalated during the previous attempt
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki tells off Gachagua over incitement
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has spoken out against the recent heckling of leaders during a visit by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Embu. This incident, which saw the crowd disrupt a burial ceremony to protest against the President's speech, has raised concerns about rising discontent among the populace. Kindiki, who
President Ruto: Kenya’s Economy has stabilized
President William Ruto has announced that the government has successfully stabilized the country’s economy and is now poised to prioritize the implementation of key development projects. Speaking at the Kerio Valley Interdenominational Prayer Service in Tot, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, the President emphasized that economic challenges had previously stalled significant development programs
Senior IEBC official Aisha Abubakar killed in home robbery
Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, a senior official with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), was tragically killed during a violent robbery at her home in Mombasa early Sunday morning. Her 18-year-old son, Khasim Hassan, sustained serious injuries in the attack. According to police reports, two masked intruders broke into Abubakar's residence
Ghana’s announces Visa-Free travel for African passport holders
In a significant move towards continental integration, Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Friday that all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free travel to Ghana starting this year. This landmark decision was revealed during his final State of the Nation address as he prepares to step down on January
China reports increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases
China is currently facing a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness that produces flu-like symptoms. Health officials have reassured the public that this surge is seasonal and does not indicate an epidemic. Although hospitals are experiencing increased patient loads, HMPV is usually mild, posing greater risks
Call for clarity on Migingo Island as report remains under wraps
The African Human Rights Bureau, led by Executive Director Dan Alila, is urging the Kenyan government to clarify the status of Migingo Island following a joint survey conducted with Uganda in 2014. Alila has expressed concerns that the findings of this taxpayer-funded survey have neither been made public nor implemented,