Nakuru, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize medical education in Kenya, Egerton University has integrated virtual reality (VR) technology into its surgical training program. This initiative, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage, will allow medical students to observe live and pre-recorded surgical procedures in an immersive 360-degree virtual environment. The university has […]
Kampala, Uganda| Team Kenya has received a significant boost in their quest for success at the 2025 East African Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Association (EALASCA) Games, currently underway in Kampala, Uganda. Top county leaders have rallied behind the team, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well and uphold Kenya’s sporting reputation at the […]
As the crescent moon prepares to make its appearance, Muslims around the world are gearing up for the start of Ramadhan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This year, the sacred month is expected to commence on March 1, 2025, depending on the sighting of the new moon. If confirmed, this would mark a […]
Mombasa-based TikTok personality Samira Abdullahi, popularly known as “Boss Toto Mangistii,” has been arrested in what her supporters allege is a politically motivated crackdown on dissent. Abdullahi, a vocal critic of Isiolo Women Representative Mumina Bonaya, was reportedly taken into custody earlier today, sparking outrage among her followers and raising concerns about freedom of speech […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo has secured unanimous backing from her fellow senators to lead the powerful Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations. Her election comes following the untimely passing of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, who previously chaired the influential committee. Senator Dullo, a seasoned legislator known for her vocal advocacy […]
•Move Aims to Ease Access to Essential Iftar Fruit and Promote Religious Inclusivity The Kenyan government has announced a tax waiver on date fruit imports during the holy month of Ramadhan, a decision warmly welcomed by Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Aden Duale. The move is expected to ease access to dates, which are a staple […]
Isiolo County is reeling from shock and fear following the killing of a herder and severe injuries inflicted on a bodaboda rider in Belgesh, a small township a few kilometers from Gafarsa in Isiolo South Constituency. The incident, which took place on February 23, 2025, has sparked widespread outrage among residents, who accuse Kenyan security […]
Roberta Flack, the legendary Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for her deeply emotive voice and timeless hits, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Flack, whose music shaped the landscape of soul, jazz, and R&B, died at home, surrounded by her family, according to a statement from her publicist, Elaine Schock. A trailblazing […]
Fans eagerly awaiting new music from Rihanna may have to exercise a little more patience, but the global superstar is finally opening up about the creative journey behind her next project. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the “Diamonds” singer revealed that Anti (2016), her last studio album, remains the only one in her […]
Atlanta, GA| A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after the crew reported “possible smoke” inside the aircraft. The incident occurred just two days after another Delta flight was diverted due to a similar issue. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Delta Flight 876 […]
