Mercy Kwamboka, a student at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Chiromo Campus, was found dead, with her body dumped in a thicket in Kasarani’s Mwiki area, Nairobi. According to the family, Mercy disappeared from her home in Pipeline on September 28 after receiving a phone call at 11 pm. She was later found dead under…
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Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday led the Mazingira Day commemoration at the Nairobi Arboretum, calling on Kenyans to engage in environmental conservation efforts, including clean-up activities to eliminate waste from homes, roads, parks, beaches, and other areas requiring attention. “Wananchi are encouraged to engage in environmental conservation activities in their neighborhoods, including tree…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has committed to building 1,000 basketball courts in Africa over the next 10 years, 100 of them in Kenya. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, NBA’s Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Tatum, said the NBA, through NBA Africa, was keen to create spaces where boys and girls can access…
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie has been appointed as Ethiopia’s new president. The House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) approved his appointment. Five members abstained, but the majority voted in favor. Taye is an experienced Ethiopian diplomat. He has a long history of work at the United Nations (UN). He replaces Sahle-Work…
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The mayor of the capital of Mexico’s violence plagued state of Guerrero was killed on Sunday less than a week after he took office, the state’s governor confirmed. Alejandro Arcos was killed just six days after he took office as mayor of the city of Chilpancingo, a city of around 280,000 people in southwestern Mexico….
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Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday after a trophy-laden career spanning 24 years. “Please allow me to be a little emotional today…” a tearful Iniesta, who most recently played for Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates, told a press conference. “I never thought this day would come. I…
An 18-year-old girl named Ndanu from Mbiuni, Mwala Subcounty, is recovering at Machakos Level 5 Hospital after a brutal panga attack allegedly carried out by her 22-year-old boyfriend, Brian Waita. Ndanu, who is 23 weeks pregnant, suffered deep cuts to her neck and a broken arm during the assault, which took place after what seemed…
Former Kenya under-20 athletics champion Kipyegon Bett has died aged 26 in Bomet, Kenya, following a short illness. The 800m specialist won his junior world title in 2016 and then took bronze at the senior World Championships in London the following year. However, his career was halted in 2018 when he was handed a four-year…
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Tunisians headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the country’s presidential election, which analysts say President Kais Saied looks set to win. With most of his challengers in prison or barred from running, Saied is accused of suppressing political competition. Only two other candidates were given the go ahead by the electoral commission…
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Nine people injured after a Chania Executive bus plunged into the Indian Ocean at the Likoni Ferry Crossing channel The bus, which was travelling to Nairobi from Ukunda, slipped into the ocean with as it was making its way into the ferry. Kenya Red Cross officer confirmed the incident and said seven of the victims…
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