In the annals of American history, few stories embody the raw resilience of the human spirit quite like that of Viola Ford Fletcher. Affectionately known as “Mother Fletcher,” the 111-year-old matriarch and oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre passed away on November 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in a Tulsa […]
Thika, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move that positions Kenya at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics education in Africa, Mount Kenya University (MKU) has officially launched the Walker E Educational Humanoid Robot alongside a state-of-the-art Robotics, AI, Data Science, and Immersive Technologies Lab at its Thika Main Campus. This cutting-edge initiative marks a […]
In an era where digital landscapes shape public discourse and national security, the Kenyan government is rallying its vibrant youth population to stand as the first line of defense against the insidious spread of misinformation, disinformation, and cyber threats. At the heart of this call to action was the 2025 Cybersecurity Youth Forum, a pivotal […]
•The Incident Comes Amid Escalating Theft Syndicate in Tana River County In the predawn hours of a quiet homestead in Madogo, Tana River County, a routine night turned into a scene of brutal vigilante justice, highlighting the perilous intersection of rising crime, community frustration, and the dangers of mob rule. A suspected motorcycle thief met […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A shocking act of violence has shattered the calm of Isiolo town, as Mzee Idle Hassan, the long-serving Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, was brutally shot multiple times by unknown assailants near the iconic Jamia Mosque in the heart of Isiolo’s Central Business District (CBD). The attack, which occurred around […]
In a riveting escalation of Isiolo County’s political saga, County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Banticha has launched a scathing counteroffensive against the former speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ), accusing him of orchestrating a calculated political witch-hunt under the guise of leadership restructuring and impeachment efforts. This unfolding drama, steeped in ambition and rivalry, lays bare a deepening […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions within Isiolo County’s Somali community, the Somali Council of Elders, led by Chairperson Abdullahi Shariff and Secretary-General Idle Hassan, has vehemently rejected a recent announcement by a faction of sub-clan leaders calling for the council’s dissolution. The serving council, a cornerstone of community leadership and unity, has dismissed the […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a chilling act of vigilante justice, a woman suspected of setting a family’s home ablaze in Bulla Pesa, Isiolo, was lynched and burnt to death by an enraged mob, following a tragic arson attack that killed a mother, her three children, and a cousin. The horrifying sequence of events has left the […]
Moscow/Tehran| In a significant diplomatic development that signals intensified geopolitical maneuvering around Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran has delivered a special message from its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter was personally handed over by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during an official visit to Moscow on July 17. The […]
The National Land Commission (NLC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has officially commenced a week-long series of hearings into historical land injustices (HLIs) in Isiolo County. The hearings, which began on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, are being held at the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo Pastoral Centre and […]
