DJ Baha Clinches UDA Chairmanship in Burat Ward, Isiolo County

•From Vernacular Radio Star to Political Trailblazer Isiolo County, Kenya| Abdirahim Sheikh Adan, widely recognized by his stage name DJ Baha, has emerged victorious in the recently concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections, clinching the highly contested Burat Ward Chairmanship. His triumph not only marks a significant personal milestone but also signals a potential […]

KUPPET Demands Teachers Take Charge of Curriculum Activities Amid ‘Echoes of War’ Drama Controversy

Busia, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the establishment of clear guidelines to ensure that only registered teachers oversee and manage curriculum and co-curricular activities in schools. This comes in the wake of a national debate sparked by the controversial play Echoes of War, authored by former UDA […]

19 Years Later: Honoring the Fallen Heroes of the 2006 Marsabit Air Crash

•April 10, 2006 – April 10, 2025 Today, Kenya solemnly marks the 19th anniversary of one of its darkest and most tragic days in aviation and national history — the 2006 Marsabit air crash that claimed the lives of 13 distinguished leaders and peace ambassadors in the misty hills of Kofia Mbaya, on the outskirts […]

Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125% in Escalating Trade War

Washington/Beijing| The United States has intensified its trade standoff with China, as President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The move marks the latest development in a rapidly escalating economic confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump made the announcement Wednesday via his Truth Social platform, […]

China Hits Back with 84% Tariff on U.S. Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

Beijing/Washington| China has announced a sweeping escalation in its trade dispute with the United States, imposing an additional 50% tariff on American imports, bringing the total tariff burden on U.S. goods to 84%. The move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, which raised duties on all Chinese imports to an […]

Iran, U.S. to Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran/Muscat| Iran and the United States are set to engage in indirect, high-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program this Saturday in Oman, signaling a cautious but significant diplomatic opening amid escalating threats and deepening mistrust. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the upcoming talks in an interview with Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Tuesday. The […]

Ukraine Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Alleged Capture of Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

Kyiv| Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned China’s chargé d’affaires in Kyiv following claims that two Chinese nationals were captured while allegedly fighting for Russian forces in the embattled Donbass region, intensifying tensions and raising questions about Beijing’s stated neutrality in the ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga made the announcement on Tuesday, asserting […]

North-Eastern Female MPs in Physical Altercation at Parliament Grounds

A dramatic confrontation unfolded at the National Assembly grounds in Nairobi involving two Somali female lawmakers — ODM-nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohamed and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Dekow Iman — who were captured on video engaging in a physical fight in full public view. The incident, which has since gone viral on […]