Two Nigerian soldiers will face trial over a drone bombing that killed dozens of civilians last year in the north-western Kaduna state, the defence headquarters has said. It said the soldiers will face “a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident”, in which at least at least 85 civilians were killed….
A suspected thug was shot and seriously wounded in a botched robbery incident in the Komarocks area, Nairobi. Police said one of the officers who tried to arrest the suspect and his two accomplices was stabbed and wounded in the drama on Wednesday evening. The police officer was stabbed with a penknife on the left…
The cabinet has warned that Cyclone Hidaya might hit the coastal region if the rains persist. “The coastal region is likely to experience Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall and large waves,” the Cabinet said. Cabinet further said the Hidaya will be accompanied by strong winds that could affect marine activities in the…
Julius Yego has voiced his opinion following the directive by Athletics Integrity Unit requiring athletes coming from Category ‘A’ countries to undergo three tests before Paris Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit on Wednesday, May 1, announced strict measures that will look to ensure fair competition and upholding the integrity of the sport ahead of the…
In the early afternoon of 29 November last year, several Palestinian boys descended on to their street in the occupied West Bank, where they often played together. Minutes later, two of them lay dead from gunshots fired by Israeli soldiers – Basil, 15, and eight-year-old Adam. As part of an investigation into the conduct of…
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have selected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister, in an indication the Pacific nation will remain a close Beijing ally. Jeremiah Manele won the prime minister vote on Thursday, beating out his opponent Matthew Wale in a 31-18 count. He will succeed former PM Manasseh Sogavare, a vocal critic…
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s…
Forty guests and several staff members were rescued at Masai Mara Game Reserve after River Talek burst its banks and overflowed. Speaking to the media at Sarova Mara Lodge, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu said no casualties or fatalities reported. Floods have impacted nine camps including Tipilikwani camp, Mara Leisure camp, Mara Base camp, Olkinyei camp,…
A formal request has been issued to the United States Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, for President William Ruto to address them during his official visit. US President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Ruto for a state visit, with the meeting between the two leaders set for Thursday, May 23. In…
Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto has given reasons why he will be dedicating his Paris Olympics race to former world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto says he will be running in honour of his late friend Kelvin Kiptum at the Paris Olympics. Kipruto is among those who seem guaranteed a…
