In a powerful address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided a detailed update on the ongoing Kursk operation, highlighting Ukraine’s resilience and the challenges facing the Russian military. The Ukrainian President revealed that Russian forces, despite significant troop deployments and the involvement of foreign combatants, have failed to push Ukrainian […]
Israel’s Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation, acknowledging the military’s failure to prevent the unprecedented Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to one of the bloodiest chapters in Israeli history and an intense conflict in Gaza. Halevi’s decision to step down, effective March 6, 2025, marks the […]
The global economy has suffered a staggering $200 billion in damage due to the activities of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to a recent analysis by The Economist. The disruption, which has had far-reaching consequences, has significantly impacted international trade and maritime logistics, forcing nations and industries to grapple with skyrocketing costs and economic uncertainty. Background […]
Washington, US| In a moment that marks an extraordinary comeback, Donald J. Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony, held beneath the iconic Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, witnessed Trump taking the oath of office with one hand raised and the other resting on a Bible […]
•Public Health Principal Secretary Advocates for Vaccination and Early Detection During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Nairobi, Kenya| Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cervical cancer screening and vaccination to facilitate early detection and prevention. Speaking as January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, PS Muthoni […]
Sericho, Kenya| A fast-spreading wildfire has engulfed vast swathes of rangelands in Sericho Division and Badhana areas, leaving local pastoralist communities reeling from immense losses. The fire, which was first spotted on Thursday, has intensified, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, destroying more than 190,000 acres of prime grazing land as of January 20, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as “Guyo,” has been named Isiolo County’s Male Personality of the Year 2024, an accolade that underscores his transformative leadership in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized regions. Governor Guyo’s exemplary governance, coupled with his unwavering commitment to development and equity, has earned him widespread recognition […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| Somaliland’s newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic and economic ties with neighboring Ethiopia and Djibouti. Speaking at a high-profile event in Hargeisa on Sunday, President Irro underscored the strategic importance of these relationships in advancing Somaliland’s economic development, security, and regional cooperation. In […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured Kenyans that the Marburg virus, recently reported in neighbouring Tanzania, has not been detected in Kenya. This assurance comes amid heightened public concern following reports of an outbreak of the deadly virus across the border. Speaking at Cottolengo Home for the Aged in Murang’a County, Principal Secretary for […]
In one of its earliest moves to enforce a hardline immigration policy, the administration of Donald Trump, who returns to the White House on Monday, is set to initiate large-scale arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States starting Tuesday. This development was confirmed by Tom Homan, the newly appointed “border czar,” during an interview […]
