Lesego Chombo: From Beauty Queen to Botswana’s Youngest Cabinet Minister

•Chombo Has Established Herself as the Boldest Voice for Youth and Gender Equity At just 26 years old, Lesego Chombo shattered the political glass ceiling to become Botswana’s youngest-ever cabinet minister, adding yet another milestone to a remarkable trajectory that spans beauty, law, and activism. Crowned Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024, Chombo […]

Four Suspected Bandits Killed in Isiolo as State Intensifies North Rift Anti-Crime Operation

In a decisive show of force, four suspected bandits were shot dead in Kubisera village, Kinna Ward, Isiolo County—an area straddling the volatile border with Igembe, Meru County—during a well-coordinated security operation by a multi-agency team. The deadly raid, executed by elite officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), marks the latest success under the […]

Over 1,600 Litres of Illicit Alcohol Destroyed in Marsabit as Authorities Intensify Crackdown

Marsabit, Kenya| In a determined effort to combat the proliferation of illegal alcohol in Marsabit County, local authorities on Tuesday destroyed more than 1,600 litres of illicit brew during a high-impact operation led by Jirime Location Chief Enock Kallo and a contingent of security officers. The sweeping crackdown, conducted in the Saku Sub-County, targeted illicit […]

Isiolo County and MID-P Unveil Landmark Strategic Plan to Drive Sustainable Development in Arid Regions

In a major step towards accelerating socio-economic transformation in arid and semi-arid regions, the County Government of Isiolo, in partnership with the Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P), officially launched MID-P’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2029. The event, held in Isiolo Town, brought together a wide array of stakeholders, underscoring the collective commitment to community-centered, sustainable development. […]

Hamas Frees American-Israeli Hostage After 584 Days

•The Move Signifies a Diplomatic and Military Turning Point Tel Aviv, Israel| After nearly two years in captivity, Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli dual national and soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has been released by Hamas. His release marks a rare breakthrough in the protracted Israel-Gaza conflict and highlights a renewed push in […]

Oversight or Overreach? Isiolo Stadium Saga Unravels Senator Dullo’s Theatre of Political Witch-Hunts

In democratic governance, parliamentary oversight serves as a vital pillar—meant to safeguard public resources, enforce accountability, and fortify the social contract between elected leaders and their constituents. Yet, when wielded recklessly, this powerful tool risks morphing into an instrument of political vendetta. Such is the unsettling trajectory revealed in the unfolding Isiolo Stadium saga, where […]

Shattered Dreams: Uasin Gishu Parents Seek Support for Stranded Students

•Parents Appeal for Government and Public Support to Rescue Education Dreams of Uasin Gishu Students Affected by Finland-Canada Study Scandal Uasin Gishu County, Kenya| Parents of over 200 students affected by the now-infamous Finland-Canada overseas education program in Uasin Gishu County are making a desperate appeal for support to salvage their children’s education. The students, […]

Construction of Ultra-Modern Market in Embu Revives Hopes for Traders

•The Facility is Estimated to Cost 1.04 Billion Shillings and is Expected to Boost Regional Economy The construction of a Sh1.04 billion ultra-modern market in Embu Town is steadily progressing, marking a significant milestone in efforts by the national government to revamp trade infrastructure and improve livelihoods. Now 45 percent complete, the three-story facility is […]

British Intelligence Interprets Putin’s Nuclear Comments as Continuation of Strategic Rhetoric

British intelligence has interpreted recent remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin—where he expressed hope that nuclear weapons would not be needed in the war against Ukraine—as part of the Kremlin’s ongoing strategy of nuclear signaling, rather than an immediate escalation in military posture. In an intelligence briefing released following Putin’s statements on May 4, analysts […]

Nearly Half of Germans Believe Ukraine May Need to Cede Territory to Russia to End War

•ARD Poll Shows Deep Public Anxiety Over Escalation Nearly half of Germans believe that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions to Russia as a necessary step toward ending the ongoing war, according to a recent survey commissioned by Germany’s public broadcaster ARD and reported by Tagesschau. The findings reflect evolving public opinion amid persistent […]