Higher growth in insurance revenues has seen CIC Group net profit rise to Ksh 705.5 million during the first six months of this year. CIC Group profit after tax in the period ended June 30, 2023 surged from Ksh 263.1 million reported last year aided by insurance revenues which increased to Ksh 12.9 billion from […]
Robert J. O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL who gained notoriety for publicly asserting that he was the operative responsible for killing Usama bin Laden, has been apprehended in Frisco, Texas. The 47-year-old ex-member of SEAL Team Six faces charges of misdemeanor assault and public intoxication, according to a New York Post report published on Saturday. […]
The ubiquitous video conferencing platform, Zoom, which experienced a meteoric rise in popularity during the pandemic, is now under scrutiny for a recent update to its Terms of Service that went largely unnoticed by its users. The company allegedly made changes to its terms without issuing email notifications or offering clear explanations. The initial update […]
Experts have raised alarm over the emerging surge of HIV/AIDs cases in counties that traditionally had few cases. Stakeholders are converging in Mombasa for a three-day conference starting Tuesday, August 29, dubbed Maisha conference to review lessons from HIV/AIDS responses. Dr. Ruth Laibon, CEO of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) in a pre-conference […]
Shares in embattled Chinese developer Evergrande have fallen by around 80% as they started trading in Hong Kong for the first time in a year and a half. The shares have lost more than 99% of their value in the last three years as Beijing cracked down on property firms. Evergrande is at the centre […]
A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed murder charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said. “God be praised,” said the lawyer, Naeem Panjutha on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, adding the charges related to the murder of a lawyer in the southern city of Quetta had been dismissed by a court. […]
Japan has complained to the Chinese government after businesses and institutions began receiving abusive phone calls about releasing contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima plant. The calls come from numbers with Chinese dialing codes. One restaurant chain in Fukushima has received more than 1,000 calls. It comes as Tokyo said seawater around the nuclear plant […]
In the wake of a tragic incident in Florida, hundreds of people have gathered at prayer vigils and churches to mourn the loss of three Black individuals who were killed by a white man. President Joe Biden has unequivocally stated that white supremacy has “no place” in the United States. The gathering took place near […]
France’s education minister has declared that students will be prohibited from wearing abaya, a full-length loose-fitting robe worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools starting from the upcoming school year commencing on 4 September. The decision is part of France’s broader stance on banning religious signs in state schools and government institutions, arguing that […]
The Taliban government’s decision to prohibit women from visiting Afghanistan’s Band-e-Amir national park in Bamiyan province has ignited outrage and concerns over the erosion of women’s rights since the group’s return to power. The move, attributed to women not adhering to hijab rules inside the park, has been met with condemnation from international observers, human […]
Tensions have flared in Libya after the suspension of Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, following her informal meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. The encounter between the two ministers has ignited protests in Libya, a country that does not recognize Israel and staunchly supports the Palestinian cause. The meeting, […]
The tranquil Austrian town of Hallstatt, nestled amidst breathtaking Alpine vistas and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has recently witnessed a local protest against the tide of mass tourism engulfing its idyllic streets. With a population of just over 700 residents, Hallstatt has been grappling with a staggering influx of up to 10,000 visitors […]
