The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local bars. Simply labelled Mass Wine, the new sacramental drink bears the coat of arms of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and an official signature to certify its authenticity. “The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet, but is imported and owned by the KCCB, and only distributed to the dioceses,” Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria told the BBC. The move has been welcomed by the Catholic faithful, who believe that…
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Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died instantly while his fellow lawmakers were left injured, the news outlet added. Tributes are pouring in for the well-known poet, hailed for his contribution to the arts, who died a day before his 46th birthday. He was a member of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and served in…
Burkina Faso’s military government has refused to take in deportees from the US as Washington suspended issuing visas in the West African nation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré questioned if the embassy’s decision was “blackmail” after he said he had rejected an American proposal to take in migrants from third countries. Donald Trump’s administration has turned to African countries as a destination to deport migrants to as part of his crackdown on immigration. The US State Department and Department of Homeland Security has been contacted for comment. Burkina Faso’s leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré styles himself as a pan-African…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan, a law professor, as the country’s new electoral chief. If confirmed by the senate, the 58-year-old scholar will be the first native of Kogi state in the north-central region to head the country’s election agency. Amupitan was described as an “apolitical” person by Tinubu in a statement posted by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. His nomination comes at a time when Nigeria’s electoral commission is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency, better technology, and the quicker announcement of election results. Amupitan, who currently serves as the deputy vice-chancellor…
A South African farm worker described to a court how he was forced by his boss to feed the bodies of two black women to pigs in an attempt to hide evidence after they were shot. Adrian De Wet, 21, said he was told to throw the bodies inside a pig enclosure, explaining that “when pigs are hungry enough, they’ll eat anything”. He admitted opening fire on the two women with his boss – farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier – before he ordered him to help dispose of their bodies. Mr Olivier and another man, William Musora, are accused of…
A Texas court halted the execution of a man convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. Death row inmate Robert Roberson, who has always maintained the child died from complications linked to pneumonia, had been scheduled for execution on 16 October. The diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome refers to a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or a toddler. On Thursday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted an emergency stay under the state’s 2013 “junk science” law that allows courts to re-examine convictions based on scientific evidence that has since been…
The family of a fisherman from Nakuru who disappeared while in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers in January has intensified his search nine months since he went missing. The family is accusing park officials of deliberately delaying the execution of a court order to search for the body of Brian Odhiambo within Lake Nakuru National Park. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) moved to court after receiving a crucial lead suggesting that Odhiambo may have been buried within the precincts of the park. The disappearance case has taken a new twist nine months after Odhiambo…
The ultra-conservative government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday granted Italian citizenship, for “special merits” to AC Milan’s American owner Gerry Cardinale. The proposal to grant Italian nationality to Cardinale, submitted by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, was approved at a Council of Ministers meeting and now needs to be submitted to Italy’s honorary head of state, President Sergio Mattarella. Cardinale founded RedBird Capital Partners in 2014. The American fund took control of AC Milan in 2022 for 1.2 billion euros. RedBird is involved in the sports world in North America through iconic baseball franchise the Boston Red Sox,…
A consignment of precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs was destroyed at the East African Portland Cement plant in Athi River, Machakos County, marking a decisive step in Kenya’s ongoing war against illicit drug production. The chemicals were seized in September 2024 following a meticulously coordinated operation in Namanga. The sting, led by the DCI’s Anti-Narcotics Unit, brought down a transnational network which was in the process of setting up a large-scale drug manufacturing lab targeting both local and international markets. Speaking on behalf of the Director DCI during the destruction exercise, Mr. Bernard Walumoli, the Director…
African horse racing doesn’t normally make it to the front of most peoples’ minds as they think about world sport. Europe, the Middle East, and Australia have dominated for decades with their big names. But change is on the horizon. In Kenya, South Africa, Mauritius, and beyond, a quiet revolution is brewing — one gallop at a time. Local horses and jockeys are being introduced into the international scene, competing with top horses, and gaining attention abroad. And African people at home are following more closely than ever before, tracking performances, pedigree, and even racing odds as competition from the…
Social networks have turned into key business tools where companies build trust, attract clients, and maintain relationships. Among them, Instagram stands out because of its visual format and personal connection between brands and audiences. To manage these connections effectively, many businesses turn to Instagram CRM integration that helps link messages, client data, and actions into one organized process. It turns simple chats and comments into opportunities — all tracked and managed without leaving a single platform. Why Businesses Benefit from Connecting Instagram and CRM Instagram is often the first place where potential clients interact with a brand. They might comment…
The evolution of hair transplants from the 1990s to today reflects remarkable progress in hair restoration techniques. Early methods like punch grafts paved the way for advanced follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and extraction (FUE) procedures. Modern innovations, including robotic assistance and AI-driven precision, now deliver natural-looking results with minimal invasiveness. This journey highlights how far hair transplant technology has come, offering effective solutions tailored to individual needs while prioritizing patient comfort and aesthetic outcomes. Table of Contents From Punch Grafts to Precision: Early Innovations in Hair Restoration The Rise of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) Techniques in the 90s Modern Advancements:…
Dolly Parton has released a video, telling fans “I’m not dying”, a day after her sister asked for the public to pray for her, sparking concerns about the US country star’s health. “I know lately everybody thinks that I’m sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard,” the musician said in a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, which she filmed while shooting commercials for the Grand Ole Opry music venue in Nashville. The video came after her sister apologised for scaring fans in her initial Facebook post about Parton’s health. Parton, 79, was recently…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recorded another landmark achievement in customs tax collection, recording a historic monthly performance of Sh35-146 billion in September 2025. This represents the highest amount eve ollected in a single month in the Authority’s history, surpassing the previous record of Sh82.554 billion set in January 2025. In September alone, customs collections exceeded the monthly target of Sh81.341 billion by Sh3.806 billion, achieving a performance rate of 104•7%, KRA said in a statement. This outstanding result also marks an impressive year-on-year growth of 18.8% compared to the same period in the previous financial year. “The remarkable performance is…
President Donald Trump has called for the jailing of Illinois officials, accusing them of not doing enough to ensure the safety of federal immigration officers who are conducting raids in Chicago. The president wrote in a social media post that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!” Trump has previously called the city a “war zone” amid protests against immigration enforcement. Pritzker has called the president’s actions “authoritarian”. The Republican president spoke as hundreds of National Guard troops arrived in the city as part of his…