April 2025

At least 98 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital Santo Domingo, officials have said. A provincial governor and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel were among the victims. Dotel, 51, died on the way to hospital after being pulled […]

WAJIR, Kenya, Apr 9 – Wajir county seems to have made some strides in managing the Kala-azar disease that has so far claimed the lives of 29 patients. Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says the county hospitals are now discharging more patients than they are admitting as a collaboration between the national government health officials and the […]

Meta is expanding Teen Accounts – what it considers its age-appropriate experience for under 18s – to Facebook and Messenger. The system involves putting younger teens on the platforms into more restricted settings by default, with parental permission required in order to live stream or turn off image protections for messages. It was first introduced last […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – A significant crisis is brewing in Kenya’s education sector as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raised the alarm over a massive shortfall in teaching staff both in numbers and qualifications. Appearing before the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), TSC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nancy Macharia revealed the country is grappling […]

South Sudan has said it will now allow the entry of a man deported from the US, in a dramatic climb down aimed at defusing a visa row between the two countries. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would be revoking US visas for all South Sudanese. He said […]

A dramatic confrontation between Nominated MP Umi Harun (ODM) and EALA legislator Falhada Iman (UDA) erupted at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday afternoon, drawing significant attention after video footage of the altercation went viral on social media platforms. The incident, which occurred within the precincts of the Parliament gardens, saw the sergeant-at-arms intervene to prevent the […]

MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 9 — Central Mombasa is gearing for a planned demolition of a 9-storey building declared structuraly unsound after its floor columns sunk by three metres in a fault blamed on an unpproved drilling of a borehole. Officials worked round the clock on Tuesday to evacuate the Coast General Teaching an Refferal Hospital […]

Alphonce Manje’s Quinnipiac Dream with ISP From the quiet lanes of Migori County to the prestigious halls of Quinnipiac University, Alphonce Manje’s story is one of courage and bold ambition. With his sights set on a Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology, Alphonce’s journey proves that even the most distant dreams are within […]

Kenyans Living in Dubai: Thriving in a New Home – The city of Gold In the vibrant city of Dubai, a melting pot of cultures and communities, the Kenyan diaspora thrives, adding a rich tapestry of traditions and influences to the City of Gold. From bustling markets to thriving businesses, the Kenyan community has made […]

A Look at Kenya’s First Ladies: Unique Characteristics Explored In the tapestry of Kenya’s rich history, the roles of its First Ladies have often been woven with grace and influence. These remarkable women, standing at the intersection of tradition and modernity, have shaped the nation’s narrative through their unique contributions. – Advertisement – From advocating […]