Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops at their disputed border have killed at least 12 people, Thai authorities say. The fighting marks an escalation of a dispute between the two South East Asian neighbours that dates back more than a century. Most of the casualties were civilians from three Thai provinces, according to Thailand’s army, […]
The White House has pushed back against reports that President Donald Trump is among hundreds of names that appear in justice department documents relating to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The claims were “nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media”, a White […]
Columbia University has agreed to pay $200m (£147m) to the Trump administration over accusations that it had failed to protect its Jewish students. The settlement, which will be paid to the federal government over three years, was announced in a statement by the university on Wednesday. In exchange, the government has agreed to return some […]
Washington DC has overtaken Los Angeles as the US city with the worst traffic, in annual rankings from ConsumerAffairs. Drivers around the US capital spend more time in traffic than in any other city, with average daily commute times of 33.4 minutes, according to traffic data from the 50 biggest metropolitan areas in the nation. […]
NAROK, Kenya, Jul 24 – President William Ruto on Thursday launched the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration global live coverage at the Masai Mara, in partnership with China Media Group Africa, as part of efforts to showcase Kenya’s tourism offerings to the world. The President said the broadcast of the annual spectacle, often referred to as […]
Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported Thursday. Hogan — a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6’7″ (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache — died […]
Nairobi, 24th July 2025, Boda boda operators have rejected the proposed Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023), warning that if passed, it will push millions of families deeper into poverty and bring chaos to one of the country’s most vital economic lifelines. Appearing before the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Transport […]
Law Society cites “contradictory information” and breakdown in trust as blogger’s disappearance claims collapse The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has dramatically withdrawn from representing blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia after investigations revealed he had faked his own abduction, dealing a significant blow to what was initially framed as a case of state-sponsored enforced disappearance. […]
What was meant to be a joyful wedding ceremony nearly turned into a nightmare after a suspected case of witchcraft was uncovered just moments before the couple exchanged vows. Guests were left in shock after strands of human hair were found hidden in a serving of traditional food meant for the bride. The bizarre discovery […]
For the first time ever, Kenya will compete in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the Harambee Stars are ready to shine. Head coach Benni McCarthy has officially named his final 25-man squad for the 2024 CHAN tournament, set to kick off on August 2 across four East African nations: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. […]
Kenyans will soon have access to a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that costs Sh6,000 per dose and provides six months of protection, the government announced this week. Andrew Mulwa, Head of the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NASCOP), revealed that Lenacapavir will be available starting January 2026, marking a significant breakthrough in HIV prevention […]
