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An aircraft carrying 12 people has crashed in Kwale County this morning, prompting an emergency response from government agencies and rescue teams. According to a statement from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the incident occurred earlier today in the coastal region. Authorities have confirmed the crash and stated that investigations are underway to determine…
In a notable reversal of policy, the Donald Trump administration has removed Mali from its controversial visa-bond pilot programme while maintaining the requirement for several other African nations, including Tanzania. What the Visa-Bond Scheme Is The pilot programme, introduced by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, requires nationals of certain…
Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, aged 92, has officially secured his eighth consecutive term in office, extending his already record-breaking rule over the Central African nation. The Constitutional Council announced that Biya won 53.7% of the vote in the October 12, 2025, election, defeating his closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who obtained 35.2%. The announcement…
President William Ruto has declared that all outpatient services for citizens registered under the Sustainable Health Agenda (SHA) will now be provided free of charge across Kenya. This applies to patients visiting county, private, or mission hospitals nationwide. In a recent address, President Ruto emphasized that individuals who are registered under SHA will not incur…
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga officially commenced his duties as the Acting Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at the party’s headquarters, Chungwa House in Nairobi. This significant development follows the passing of ODM’s founding leader, Raila Odinga, on October 15, 2025. A Historic Visit to Chungwa House Upon…
In a powerful and emotional post, philanthropist and content creator Wambui Wa Njihia, who has been at the center of efforts to rescue Purity Kendi, shared the real events behind the now-viral story that has shaken Kenya. Her revelations expose not just the emotional toll of digital humiliation but also the internal struggles faced by…
Purity Kendi, the woman at the center of Kenya’s recent viral explicit video scandal, has broken her silence, pleading for public forgiveness. In an emotional statement, she revealed that she was blackmailed by her partner and was under extreme stress at the time. Speaking through tears, Purity said, “Tafadhali Wakenya mnisamehe. Kuna mwanaume alikuwa ananitisia….
In a major victory against international drug trafficking, the Kenya Navy successfully intercepted a vessel carrying an enormous cache of illegal narcotics off the Kenyan coast. The operation led to the arrest of six Iranian nationals, and authorities estimate the seized drugs are worth a staggering Ksh. 8.2 billion. According to officials, the vessel had…
Thousands of young Kenyans from across the country gathered at the Njukiri Showground in Embu on Sunday to show solidarity for Mama Gift, a single mother from Gathoge whose devotion to her ailing son, Baby Gift, has captured hearts across social media. The emotional event brought together communities, youth groups, and well-wishers who wanted to…
Uganda’s long-serving leader, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has announced that he is seeking yet another term in office. His decision comes as the country approaches its next general election, sparking debate both locally and internationally about democracy, governance, and leadership longevity. Museveni, 79, has ruled Uganda for 39…