In a concerning revelation, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that results for 840 candidates who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams have been canceled due to confirmed cases of cheating. Additionally, the results of 2,829 candidates remain under investigation, with conclusive findings expected within 30 days from January 9, […]
Tensions Soar in N’Djamena as Presidential Palace Comes Under Attack N’DJAMENA, CHAD| The capital of Chad was plunged into chaos on Wednesday evening as heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace. Unidentified militants launched an attack on the heavily guarded government building, prompting swift military intervention and heightening fears of instability in the Sahel nation. […]
Isiolo County is on the verge of a transformative economic leap, with projections to double its annual revenue from Ksh 285 million to an ambitious Ksh 581 million. This remarkable growth trajectory is attributed to strategic interventions and robust revenue optimization initiatives outlined in a recent study by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). Strategic […]
In a significant development regarding the estate of late rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, it has been revealed that Lauren London, his longtime partner and mother of his son, Kross Asghedom, will receive $5.6 million to support the care and upbringing of their child. Additionally, London will acquire a 50% equity stake in Nipsey Hussle’s […]
India has expressed its willingness to re-engage in development projects in Afghanistan in the near future, even as formal diplomatic ties between the two nations remain suspended. The announcement, made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday, underscores India’s continued interest in contributing to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and addressing pressing humanitarian needs. The statement […]
This morning, Mogadishu woke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Farhiya, the wife of celebrated Somali musician and philanthropist Dayax Dalnuurshe. Farhiya, known widely by her social media moniker “Farxiya the Bosslady,” had been bedridden for several weeks before her untimely death. The loss has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from […]
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice, citing the government’s failure to honor key provisions of the 2024 return-to-work agreement. This looming strike threatens to disrupt healthcare services across the country, raising concerns about the state of labor relations within Kenya’s health sector. In a statement released by […]
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially assumed the role of acting Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This development follows a significant Cabinet reshuffle announced on December 19, 2024, by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. The reshuffle saw the outgoing Agriculture CS, Dr. Andrew […]
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 […]
