Marsabit residents urged to prepare for el nino rains amid upcoming severe dry spell
Marsabit County residents have been strongly advised to begin early preparations for expected El Niño rains, which are projected to hit the region between September and December 2026. Speaking during a Marsabit County Steering Group (CSG) meeting, the Director of the Meteorology Department for Marsabit and Isiolo Counties, Mr. John Nguyo, revealed that weather forecasts…
Over 300 die as Ebola outbreak intensifies in DR Congo
More than 300 people have died from an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the country intensifies efforts to contain the deadly disease. According to a statement from the DRC’s Ministry of Communication and Media, a total of1,155 people have been confirmed infected with Ebola, 304 have died from…
459 Marsabit JSS Teachers Benefit from ICT Integration Training
The government has launched a three-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration training programme for 459 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Marsabit County, aimed at strengthening their digital skills and improving the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE). The training is being conducted at Marsabit Central, Moyale and Sololo centres to equip teachers with the…
Kibera Court Orders Private Virtual Hearing for Utumishi Murder Case
Legal proceedings in the Utumishi Girls School murder case are currently underway via virtual format, with the Kibera High Court issuing an order to exclude members of the media from the session. The eight suspects, who face murder charges connected to a catastrophic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Secondary School in Gilgil, are participating in…
Kenya Denies Entry to Somalia’s Deputy PM Over Passport Dispute
A new diplomatic row is brewing between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over allegations of possessing fraudulently acquired Kenyan travel documents. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where the Somali Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, arrived…
Netherlands finish top with win over Tunisia
The Netherlands finished the World Cup group stage on top of Group F as they chalked up a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, avoiding a last 32 clash with Brazil to set up a meeting with Morocco instead. Japan and Sweden booked their places in the knockout phase as they drew 1-1…
USA blows it vs. Turkey, but still moves on to World Cup round of 32
Turkey snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the USA in Los Angeles thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Kaan Ayhan, ending the USMNT’s perfect group-stage run in this World Cup. Despite the defeat, the USA had already secured qualification, while Turkey were already eliminated before kick-off. In the parallel match, Australia held Paraguay to a draw, a result that seals both teams’ progression…
Uganda Faces Sharp Criticism from Amnesty for Targeting Legal Teams
The international human rights organization, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, characterizing the incident as “unlawful and egregious.” Karua, who serves on the legal team representing the detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly apprehended on June 22 at…
Venezuelans Continue Search for Survivors After Powerful Earthquakes
Venezuelans are continuing their efforts to search for survivors in collapsed buildings on Thursday as rescue teams rush to northern areas hit by two major earthquakes. Officials in Venezuela have stated that the death toll has reached 255 people, and more than 4,300 have been injured. The number of dead and injured is expected to…
