Long hailed by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally receiving the recognition he deserves from the global music industry. The Nigerian icon will posthumously accept a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, nearly three decades after his passing at the age
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Woman Charged with Murder of One-Year-Old Girl on Isle of Wight
Muhoozi Suspends UPDF–US Military Ties, Halts Somalia Operations
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared the suspension of all military cooperation between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the United States. This decision also halts Uganda’s involvement in security operations in Somalia.In a statement released on X on Friday, January 29, 2026, Muhoozi, who is
Privileges and Role of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP Envoy
President William Ruto's nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has captured national attention. This interest stems not only from her distinguished profile but also from the significant privileges associated with this influential diplomatic role.Announced on January 23, 2026, the nomination
How Anime and Manga Became Gen Z’s Emotional Language in Kenya
Three years ago, I first recognized a significant cultural shift at a matatu stage while waiting for a ride home. I overheard a conductor arguing about fare when two classmates from my fourth-year university class engaged in a passionate discussion about whether *Demon Slayer* had “fallen off.” Their conversation revolved
Trump Makes Bold Economic and Geopolitical Claims at Davos
Davos, Switzerland — U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a forceful and wide-ranging speech at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, celebrating what he called a historic economic revival in the United States while sharply criticizing European energy policies, NATO allies and global migration trends. Marking one year since his return to
Trump Reshapes Global Order, Alarming Allies Worldwide
Former US President Donald Trump is reshaping the global political landscape in ways unseen since World War Two, according to veteran journalist Lyse Doucet. His actions and rhetoric are sending shockwaves across traditional alliances and challenging the international rules-based order. Trump begins his second term by declaring that “nothing will stand
VETERAN GENERAL TRIUMPHS: 86-YEAR-OLD MOSES ALI RETAINS ADJUMANI PARLIAMENTARY SEAT
In a result underscoring the political weight of enduring incumbency, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Moses Ali, has been re-elected as Member of Parliament for Adjumani East Constituency. The 86-year-old veteran politician and retired military officer fended off a spirited challenge to secure a new term, a victory that
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Tomorrow 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close on Monday, January 19, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a recognized federal public holiday in the United States.This holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal
