Breaking developments, original reporting and informed analysis from across Kenya and the world.
Kawempe North MP Hon. Ssemujju Nganda Nalukoola was captured in a viral video picking up litter from the road and returning it to a motorist, earning widespread admiration for demonstrating civic responsibility amid Kampala’s persistent waste and flooding challenges.
President William Ruto, speaking in London, defended Kenya’s Social Health Authority, emphasizing its success in serving 4.9 million Kenyans in eight months and vowing to eliminate corruption, following challenges and criticisms surrounding the scheme’s rollout.
03 Jul, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,453 views
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency, was convicted of embezzling over 1 billion CFA francs, sentenced to 18 years in prison, and fined $1.5 million, amid a separate scandal involving leaked explicit videos.
03 Jul, 2025 · 32 min read · 2,588 views
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire receives unprecedented government subsidies and threatening to terminate federal contracts with Tesla and SpaceX, potentially impacting billions in funding and sparking a heated public dispute.
01 Jul, 2025 · 33 min read · 2,535 views
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist and son of Ugandan immigrants, emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor on June 25, 2025, defeating Andrew Cuomo in a historic primary upset, highlighting the city’s diverse electorate and progressive momentum.
26 Jun, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,589 views
A detailed exploration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following Iran’s missile strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar, and its implications for Middle East stability.
24 Jun, 2025 · 28 min read · 2,349 views
An analysis of Iran’s parliamentary motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, its potential impact on global oil markets, and the U.S. call for China to intervene amid rising tensions.
23 Jun, 2025 · 28 min read · 2,571 views