City residents to expect better roads, says Sakaja
Governor Sakaja has unveiled a list and a plan to rehabilitate the city roads that are yet to be repaired, with the work set to commence in the new year.
South Sudan Importers, SSRA at odds over duty payment, causing port congestion
The ongoing standoff between the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and South Sudan importers over payment modes has led to a significant backlog of cargo at the Port of Mombasa…
Joel Lwaga speaks out after failed Kenyan performance
The Kenyan entertainment scene is grappling with yet another case of a high-profile performance gone awry, this time involving renowned Tanzanian gospel artist Joel Lwaga. The artist and his team…
Attempt to arrest S Korea president Yoon suspended after dramatic standoff
South Korean investigators have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol after a dramatic six-hour standoff with the security team outside his home. “We’ve determined that…
Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A drunken police officer in Zambia freed 13 suspects from custody so that they could go and celebrate the new year, officials say. Detective inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after…
Woman jumps to death from runaway matatu in Kirinyaga
A woman tragically lost her life after jumping from a moving 14-seater matatu that had lost its brakes while ferrying passengers from Karatina to Embu. The matatu reportedly experienced brake…
Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
More than 40 Palestinians have been killed in 15 Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the territory’s Hamas-run Civil Defence service. The chief of Gaza’s police force…
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority says it has suspended broadcasting by the prominent Arab channel Al Jazeera in parts of the occupied West Bank, citing incitement and bias. Qatari-owned Al Jazeera expressed…
Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The…
Tea association warns Nandi based producers against buying tea leaf from hawkers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 2 – The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has warned Nandi based producers against buying tea leaf from hawkers after a resurgence of illegal plucking at…