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Celebrated Welsh Artist and Fashion Icon, Molly Parkin, Dies at 93

by Chris Omondi -

Molly Parkin, artist, fashion designer, broadcaster, and writer, died at 93. She ranked among Wales' most vivid figures.She came into the world in Pontycymer. She lived the Swinging Sixties with bold flair and her own bold look.She made her mark as an abstract painter. Later came wins as a top

Hubble Confirms Cloud-9, a Starless Dark Matter Gas Cloud

by Chris Omondi -

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirmed a starless object called Cloud-9. It is the first known Reionization-Limited H I Cloud, or RELHIC.This cloud consists mostly of neutral hydrogen gas. Dark matter controls most of it. The object dates back to early galaxy formation.Cloud-9 lies about 14 million light-years from Earth. It

Truphena Muthoni Receives Guinness Record Badge for 48-Hour Tree Hug

by Chris Omondi -

Truphena Muthoni now holds her official badge from Guinness World Records. It honors her record of hugging a tree for 48 hours straight.The badge names her the record holder for the longest time hugging a tree. This puts her in the group's worldwide books.Guinness says she set the mark on

Government Set to Compensate a Man After Killing a Python

by Chris Omondi -

Charles Osore is a 52-year-old man from Ugunja Subcounty, killed a python. The snake had attacked and killed his dog. Now, he will get money from the government.Osore lives in Luoka village, Madungu sublocation. The snake struck his dog in his yard. He killed it and took the body to

Natembeya Asks Industries From Ruto Over Affordable Houses

by Chris Omondi -

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya blasted the government's affordable housing plan. He claims it fails to meet the real needs of everyday people in his county.Natembeya shared his views on X last Friday, January 17, 2025. He noted that locals worry more about jobs and income than housing tied

Aisha Jumwa Mourns Death of Her Mother Sidi

by Chris Omondi -

Aisha Jumwa, once Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, shared news of her mother's death.Her Sunday statement said Sidi died that morning after a quick illness.It expressed deep grief over losing their dear mother Sidi to a short sickness.Jumwa called her the family's main support and core.

Why Africa’s 2026 Elections Matter for Kenya and the Region

by Chris Omondi -

2026 will mark a key year for democracy across Africa. Many general elections are planned. They hold major geopolitical and economic weight for anchor nations like Kenya.Nairobi serves as East Africa's main center for trade and diplomacy. Nearby elections will send shockwaves its way.Kenya's foreign policy depends on steady neighbors.

Caleb Amisi Demands More Answers on Cyrus Jirongo’s Death

by Chris Omondi -

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi keeps pushing for answers about the death of former minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Autopsy results came out on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He wants more details anyway.Amisi visited Jirongo's family at their Gigiri home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He insists something deeper caused

King Charles III Sends Condolences to Ruto Over Raila Odinga’s Death

by Chris Omondi -

President William Ruto shared that King Charles III of the UK sent him condolences. This followed the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months earlier.Ruto spoke on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He said the message came to State House in Nairobi. The UK's Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett, delivered