At least two mourners were Friday killed in a stampede as a group pushed to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. Police and medics said 163 others were injured in the incident. At least 34 of them were referred to hospitals for further treatment while the rest were discharged. Police said the stampede happened near gate five where a group of mourners had been told to queue to be able to view the body. A crowd surged causing a stampede that left 163 people injured. MSF East Africa said they and other…
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Economic policy and political risk analysts have paid a glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a Pan-Africanist who immensely shaped Indo-Kenya relations. Speaking at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat hosted under the theme ‘Indo-Kenya Economic Imperatives’, the economic and public policy analysts, including Ken Gichinga, Dismas Mokua and George Waithaka, underscored Raila’s role in advancing bilateral relations between Kenya and India. Comparatively, the analysts noted that India, as a democracy, shares a lot with Kenya and has had a rich legacy on Kenya’s prosperity, historically standing ahead of other development partners such as China. Dismas…
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled nine top generals in one of its largest public crackdowns on the military in decades. Nine men were suspected of serious financial crimes, a statement released by China’s defence ministry said. Most of them were three-star generals and part of the party’s decision-making Central Committee. They have also been expelled from the military. While the statement cast the expulsion as part of an anti-corruption drive, analysts say it could also be seen as a political purge. It comes on the eve of the party’s plenum where the Central Committee will discuss the country’s economic…
A landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions has been abandoned after Saudi Arabia and the US succeeded in ending the talks. More than 100 countries had gathered in London to approve a deal first agreed in April, which would have seen shipping become the world’s first industry to adopt internationally mandated targets to reduce emissions. But President Trump had called the plan a “green scam” and representatives of his administration had threatened countries with tariffs if they had voted in favour. Reflecting the pressure countries faced, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation Arsenio Dominguez issued a “plea”…
The development of jackpot-style games has seen an amazing transformation in the past fifty years. Each decade has been a mirror of advancements in technology, consumer and player behavior, and entertainment fashions. From paper ticket- and novelty item-spewing coin-operated machines in arcades, jackpot-style games have come to be magnificent, app-based environments with social elements, personalized rewards, and real-money betting. Let’s take a look at how jackpot structures changed across platforms and what these changes imply about the future of play. The Arcade Era (1970s–1990s) In the early days of arcades, jackpot-style games were mechanical or electromechanical devices programmed to recreate…
Starting a game studio is a dream for many creative minds who want to bring their unique ideas to life. With the global gaming industry continuing to grow, there’s never been a better time to transform your passion into a professional venture. However, starting a studio requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and a clear understanding of both the creative and business sides of game development. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to build your own game studio — from defining your mission and assembling your team to understanding the cost of making a video game and managing…
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, having reliable audio devices is more important than ever. From commuting to work, exercising, or simply enjoying entertainment at home, people are looking for gadgets that blend convenience, comfort, and performance. FreSound Open Earbuds have emerged as a standout solution, offering a combination of advanced technology and user-friendly design to make daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. What Makes Open-Ear Earbuds Innovative? Open-ear earbuds differ from traditional in-ear or over-ear headphones by resting outside the ear canal. This unique design provides several advantages: Situational Awareness: Users can enjoy music or podcasts while still hearing ambient sounds,…
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. He said the call, the first with Putin since mid-August, was “very productive”, adding that teams from Washington and Moscow will meet next week. Trump did not confirm a date for his meeting with Putin in Budapest. The Kremlin said work on the summit would begin “immediately” after the “extremely frank and trustful” call. The talks came a day before Ukraine’s President Zelensky was to visit the White House, and with…
The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new $100,000 (£74,000) fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The fee “will make it cost-prohibitive” for US employers to use the programme, said Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the pro-business group. Trump signed an executive order last month instituting the fee, arguing the visa programme has been abused. Critics have said it undercuts the American workforce. It is used heavily by the US tech sector, both by major companies and small startups. The White House responded to the suit by calling the fee lawful…
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump’s national security adviser before becoming a vocal critic of the president, has been criminally indicted on federal charges, and is facing decades in prison. The Department of Justice presented a case to a grand jury in Maryland on Thursday, and they agreed there was enough evidence to indict Bolton. It comes after FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in August as part of an investigation into the handling of classified information. The indictment makes Bolton, 76, the third of the US president’s political opponents to face charges in recent week, after former…
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to “save” his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, resolved to rally Congolese to oppose the “dictatorship” of President Félix Tshisekedi, according to a document seen by the BBC. Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya dismissed it as a “non-event”, and a meeting of “fugitives and convicts”. Kenya’s foreign ministry has not responded to the BBC’s request for comment. Kabila was recently sentenced to death back home for war crimes and treason. He rejected the charges as “arbitrary” but…
A High Court judge sitting in Kitale sentenced Emmanuel Wambwa Wakali, 26, to 50 years’ imprisonment for murdering his father. Prosecution, led by Counsel Mark Mugun, called six witnesses whose evidence linked the accused to the brutal attack. Justice R.K. Limo heard that on the night of September 27, 2024, the deceased and his son had retired to bed when the accused arrived home and began banging on the door, demanding entry. When denied, he left and later returned around 2200 hours, appearing drunk. He broke a window, entered the house, and assaulted the deceased with an electric cable while…
The Justice Department is expected to present a possible criminal case and seek a grand jury indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton as soon as Thursday afternoon at a federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, according to two sources familiar with the matter. In August, the FBI searched Bolton’s home and office as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, sources told CBS News at the time. According to unsealed court papers, agents found records marked classified during the searches. The FBI said it found numerous confidential documents in Bolton’s home and office, and the bureau…
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, fell to the ground in a Capitol hallway Thursday afternoon as he made his way to Senate votes. McConnell, who announced in February that he would not seek reelection, fell to the floor while two volunteers from the environmental advocacy group Sunrise Movement approached the senator and asked him a question about Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. He did not respond to the question. The senator seemed unsteady, but got up and kept walking with the help of his detail. He then waved to the two individuals who were questioning him. The Senate was taking…
The Canadian government has threatened legal action against global car giant Stellantis over its plans to move production of the Jeep Compass to the US. Earlier this week, Stellantis revealed a $13bn (£9.68bn) investment in America and plans to shift manufacturing of the Compass model from Ontario to its Illinois plant. Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the firm had made a “legally binding” commitment to stay in the city of Brampton in exchange for financial support, and would “exercise all options, including legal” if it did not uphold the agreement. Stellantis said it was investing in Canada and had…