The fast rising African ecommerce platform Ivotia has settled on Kenya as the ideal ground from which to launch its continental brand. The decision came after months of deliberation on whether to introduce Ivotia into Alkebulan through East Africa or South Africa. Kenya ultimately prevailed, owing to its favourable business environment
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Hungary Parliament Votes to Remove President Tamás Sulyok
The Hungarian parliament has decisively voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Observers widely regarded Sulyok as a loyalist to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after a remarkable 16-year tenure.In a significant move, Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party utilized its two-thirds majority to
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows Revenge After Khamenei’s Death
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has publicly declared the need for vengeance following the death of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement broadcast on state television, he emphasized that this desire for retribution reflects the "will of the nation." This marks his first public communication
St. Teresa Equator Senior School Launches Hug the Earth Tree Nursery in Nyeri County
Nyeri, Kenya – 6th July 2026St. Teresa Equator Senior School in Nyeri County has launched the Hug the Earth Tree Nursery, an environmental initiative aimed at nurturing climate-conscious learners and promoting sustainability within the school community. Hosted by the principal Ms. Margaret Munene, the event brought together leaders from education, government,
Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills 25 in Largest Attack Yet
Russian forces executed a significant drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, resulting in the tragic loss of 25 lives. The city’s mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, characterized this assault as the most extensive strike on the Ukrainian capital to date.According to Ukraine’s State Emergencies Service, 85 individuals sustained injuries, including two
Monaco Bomb Blast Injures Three as Police Hunt Suspect
Authorities in Monaco and neighboring France are actively searching for a man believed to have detonated a makeshift bomb in the heart of the affluent Mediterranean principality, resulting in serious injuries to multiple individuals.The explosion, which occurred around 9 PM local time on Monday in a residential building, injured three
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 1,000 as Rescue Delays Reported
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is committed to saving as many lives as possible as the death toll from the country's worst earthquake in over a century has nearly doubled. Frustration is mounting over the slow government response.Rodríguez’s brother, Jorge, the national assembly president, reported that the death toll has
US-Iran Peace Deal Close: Araghchi Signals Imminent MoU
On Friday night, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi shared exciting news: a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States to bring an end to the ongoing war could soon be signed, possibly within just a few days.In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, Araghchi explained that once finalized,
US House Passes Measure to Limit Trump’s Military Actions in Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. In a close 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats, showing a rare bipartisan stance against the ongoing war that started in February. This marks the House's fourth attempt to check Trump's war
Kenyan Startup Flags Off Sales Agents To Drive MSME Digital Transformation
New Enterprise Platform Targets Thousands of Jobs and Greater Market Access for Kenyan Businesses. Nairobi, Kenya – June 2, 2026 BuyKenya Business Solutions officially launched its operations on Tuesday with the flagging off of fifteen Sales Agents in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform how Kenyan businesses