On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president at Accra’s Black Star Square, marking his return to the nation’s highest office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony was attended by approximately 20 regional leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré, and […]
Kieni Member of Parliament, Njoroge Wainaina, has called on the government to roll out a nationwide school feeding program to tackle student dropout rates, especially among children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Speaking during a community event, Wainaina highlighted the critical role of such a program in enhancing the country’s education system and ensuring equitable access […]
As schools across the country reopen, parents and students in Meru County are grappling with an array of challenges, from soaring transportation costs to the steep prices of school supplies and uniforms. The financial strain is particularly pronounced as families adjust to the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires a broader range of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki was at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to bid farewell to President William Ruto as he departed for Ghana to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The highly anticipated event underscores the growing ties between Kenya and Ghana, both key players in regional and continental affairs. […]
Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, known as Kibet Bull, was released on January 6, 2025, after being abducted in Nairobi on December 24, 2024. Kibet, renowned for his caricatured silhouettes of President William Ruto, was found in Luanda, Vihiga County, where he was dropped off by his captors in the early morning hours. Following his release, […]
Image: A young girl from Gaza, Palestine|Credits: Facebook/UNICEF
As 2024 drew to a close, Nairobi’s entertainment scene braced itself for a festive season packed with high-profile concerts, promising revelers an array of international performances. Event organizers, banking on Kenyans’ love for world-class musical experiences, invested heavily in securing top-tier artists, expecting lucrative returns from the holiday buzz. However, an unforeseen challenge emerged—an intensifying […]
Shensea’s highly anticipated crossover performance on December 31, 2024, in Kenya took an unfortunate turn when chaos erupted outside the venue. The Jamaican dancehall sensation, whose real name is Chinsea Linda Lee, had to be escorted off stage midway through her performance due to security concerns. The trouble reportedly began when large crowds of fans […]
The billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has predicted that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whom he mockingly dubbed “Oaf Schitz,” and his Social Democratic Party (SPD) will face defeat in Germany’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Snap elections are scheduled for late February after the collapse of Scholz’s ‘traffic light’ coalition government, which disbanded over disagreements on Ukraine aid, […]
Isiolo residents have rallied behind Principal Secretary for Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Liban, condemning the recent unfounded allegations being circulated by certain politicians. The residents dismissed the claims as baseless and an attempt to undermine his leadership. Speaking to the media, community leaders and residents lauded the PS for his dedication and contributions, particularly his […]
