Jubilee party came out guns blazing to defend former President Uhuru Kenyatta from attacks from leaders allied to the governing UDA party. The party said it is alarmed by statements from some politicians threatening to have Kenyatta’s retirement benefits withdrawn for criticism of his successor, Ruto. “We are particularly concerned, and indeed alarmed by reckless statements from certain political actors threatening punitive action against the former President, including the suggestion that his retirement benefits could be withdrawn,” read a statement from the party. In a letter signed by former Narok North MP Moitalel Ole Kenta, who is the party spokesman…
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The Kenyan government has urged its citizens living in the Republic of South Africa to remain vigilant following reports of demonstrations and isolated incidents affecting foreign nationals in parts of the country. In a statement released by the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria, Kenyans were advised to exercise caution, particularly by avoiding areas where protests are taking place. The mission noted that while the situation is not widespread, recent developments have raised safety concerns for foreign residents. Kenyans were further encouraged to comply with directives issued by local authorities and to carry valid identification documents at all times to avoid…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) commenced investigations into a land ownership dispute in Ruai, Nairobi. The complainant, Catherine Wanderi, initially reported the matter at DCI Ruai on April 24, 2026, stating that an unidentified individual had commenced construction on her parcel of land. Detectives visited the scene on April 28, 2026, and advised the complainant to record a formal statement and present supporting documentation. She presented herself at the station. However, she left without completing the process at that time. Later, a video went viral on social media platforms alleging that her piece of land had been unlawfully taken.…
President William Ruto departed Kenya, May 4, 2026, for a two-day state visit to Tanzania, where he will hold high-level talks with his host, Samia Suluhu Hassan. During the visit, President Ruto and President Suluhu will first engage in a one-on-one meeting before leading official bilateral discussions between Kenyan and Tanzanian delegations. The talks are expected to focus on strengthening the longstanding ties between the two nations, particularly in trade, investment, infrastructure, and transport, alongside other areas of mutual interest. The two leaders will also witness the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding and cooperation agreements aimed at deepening collaboration.…
Two of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year’s presidential election. Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. They were previously in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who came second in the last election. While this could be seen as a fragmentation of the opposition, supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso say it…
The US has denied an Iranian media report that one of its warships was struck by Iranian missiles as it tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement that “no US Navy ships have been struck” and forces are “enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports”. It came after Fars, the semi-official Iranian news agency, said two missiles hit a US Navy boat sailing through the strait after ignoring a warning from Iran’s Navy. Centcom later said two US-flagged merchant vessels had “successfully transited” through the strait. Earlier, Iran’s military warned that it…
A truck driver suffered minor injuries after a United Airlines plane clipped his vehicle and a streetlight as it approached Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sunday. The Boeing 767, operating a flight from Venice, Italy, managed to land safely, with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew on board. One of the plane’s tyres appears to have gone through one of the truck’s windows and windscreen, the driver’s employers told CBS News, the BBC’s US news partner. In dash camera footage from the truck, the sound of a low-flying plane can be heard, and it…
At least 10 people were injured in a shooting at a lakeside party in Oklahoma, local officials said. The shooting took place near Arcadia Lake in eastern Edmond, about 13 miles north of Oklahoma City, at a gathering of young people around 21:00 local time on Sunday, police spokesperson Emily Ward said. Ward said 10 people were taken to hospital in “various conditions” and others drove themselves. No arrests have been made, but police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. “This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public…
For years, India’s West Bengal state was the great exception to Narendra Modi’s political advance. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had swept through India’s Hindi-speaking heartland, expanded into the west and north-east, and overwhelmed once-formidable regional rivals. Yet Bengal – argumentative and steeped in a self-image of cultural exceptionalism – remained stubbornly resistant. That made this state election unusually consequential. With more than 100 million people, West Bengal’s electorate is larger than Germany’s, turning its election into something closer to a nation choosing a government than a routine Indian state poll. Monday’s BJP victory there would rank among the most…
Three people were killed and dozens wounded after a monster truck drove into a crowd in the south of Colombia. Police said it is believed the driver’s brakes failed during a show on Sunday in the southern city of Popayán in the province of Cauca. Video of the incident shows people running as the truck crashes through a barrier and ploughs into the crowd, before coming to a stop, hitting an electricity pole. Authorities said at least 38 people were injured. A 10-year-old girl died at the scene according to a city official, newspaper El Espectador reported. Popayán police commander…
Video game retail chain GameStop has made a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) unsolicited offer to buy e-commerce firm eBay. The cash and stock offer values eBay at $125 a share, $20 more than the shares were valued at when New York trading ended on Friday, GameStop said in a statement on Sunday. GameStop’s chief executive Ryan Cohen said he is prepared to take the bid directly to shareholders if eBay’s board rejects the approach. In a letter to eBay, Cohen also said he planned to make $2bn of cost savings at the company within a year of the deal being completed. The…
The family behind the South Korean corporate giant Samsung has completed its payment of a 12 trillion won (£6bn; $8bn) inheritance tax bill, the largest such settlement in the country’s history. Chairman Lee Jae-yong and other members of the family, including his mother Hong Ra-hee and sisters Lee Boo-jin and Lee Seo-hyun, paid the sum in six installments over the last five years. The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm’s late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020. Samsung is South Korea’s biggest chaebol, or family-owned business, with operations spanning electronics, heavy industry, construction and…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja joined those calling on political leaders to reduce tensions as the County continues implementing firm, ongoing measures to address flooding and restore order in the city. Speaking at PCEA Evergreen Parish in Westlands Constituency, Sakaja said the County is currently intensifying its crackdown on illegal developments on riparian land, with demolition and reclamation works already underway across several areas. He noted that multiple encroached zones are already being reclaimed, with operations currently extending to additional locations, including Kirichwa Kubwa in Kilimani. “The work to reclaim riparian land is ongoing at high speed. We are recovering many…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump’s stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday, but there was no immediate confirmation of this. Newspapers presented the visit by Rubio — a Catholic — as a meeting to “thaw” relations. The government source told AFP that Rubio would meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The meetings come just weeks after Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Pope…
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation. Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club’s games from the directors’ box. No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital. Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later. He was…