Rescue teams have so far retrieved the bodies of 229 people killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia, a local official has told the BBC. The landslides occurred on Sunday evening and Monday morning, after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone. The local authority said the search for survivors was…
At least three suspected bandits were killed in a fierce shootout with security officers at Loima in Turkana. The dramatic confrontation that happened Saturday evening at Kangalita in Kalemnyang also saw the recovery of an AK 47 rifle. Among those killed, police say, is a notorious bandit who was wanted for multiple violent crimes. He…
Media personality Amina Abdi has come forward to express her support for her former colleague, DJ Joe Mfalme, following his arrest in connection with the tragic death of a DCI officer due to assault. In a TikTok video, Amina lauded Joe’s character, describing him as diligent and compassionate, and attested to his incapacity to harm…
Kenya will allow private firms that enter the electricity distribution market to import power from neighbouring countries, putting pressure on power producers to cut wholesale tariffs. This is among the proposals by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) to open the electricity distribution sector, spark competition with Kenya Power and boost service delivery to…
The Kenyan players who could be moving to clubs abroad on big-money transfers after an impressive 2023-24 campaign. With the conclusion of the 2023-24 season drawing closer, attention is set to shift to the transfer window. A number of players will be seeking moves away from their current clubs to kickstart their careers while others…
Libya’s central bank has announced the suspension of all its operations after a senior employee was kidnapped in the capital Tripoli. The bank denounced the abduction of its information technology director Musab Msallem in a statement on Sunday. They said Mr Msallem was taken from his home by an “unidentified party” on Sunday morning and…
Faith Cherotich has disclosed how competing with world champion Winfred Yavi and former Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai motivated her to go for a podium finish in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympic Games. Youngster Faith Cherotich has opened up about how running alongside Winfred Yavi and Peruth Chemutai motivated her to go…
K’Ogalo have secured significant partnerships in Tanzania setting the stage for a promising future for the club Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled that Tanzania Premier League champions Yanga SC will travel to Kenya for a landmark football match. The event is set to mark the inauguration of the new Siaya Stadium which is a…
Veteran Nigerian actor Amechi Muonagor passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, aged 61. This is following a battle with kidney disease and diabetes. His health deteriorated from November 2023, when he first suffered a stroke. A viral video making rounds on social media portrayed Muonagor in a state of dire health, as he appealed…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s allies have insisted that they will not be intimidated, vowing to continue speaking the truth. They also asked the church to stand firm and call out the government over what they said were lies being told to Kenyans. Speaking during a church service in Kajiado North Constituency, the politicians railed…
