Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be. The cardinals gathered in the Vatican will therefore continue the process to elect a new head of the Catholic Church Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave, where they will select a new pope for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The cardinal electors will resume voting on Thursday morning. From now on, they…
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Joe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is “modern-day appeasement” in an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and “anybody that thinks he’s going to stop” if some territory is conceded as part of a peace deal “is just foolish”. Biden, who spoke as Allied nations mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, said he was concerned about US-Europe relations breaking down under President Donald…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Wednesday issued a public appeal for gold dealer Philip Nahashon Aroko to immediately surrender himself to the nearest police station. This is in connection with ongoing probe into the murder of Kaspul MP Ongóndo Were on April 30, 2025. Police said Aroko is a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the brutal murder of Were. In an official statement, the DCI emphasized that compliance with this request is not optional. “We urge Philip Nahashon Aroko to present himself to law enforcement authorities without delay. His cooperation is critical to the progress of…
British authorities have reportedly denied Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema a visa to attend the upcoming Cambridge Conference in the UK, scheduled for this weekend. Malema made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that he received no substantial explanation for the visa denial. “It is clear to me that this is an attempt to silence a dissenting political perspective,” Malema posted. “We are currently at the OR airport, as we were promised that everything would be sorted by 15:30. Instead, we received a regret letter just four hours before our departure. This is unacceptable and spineless.” The…
Some 104 people were killed by security officers while 55 others disappeared in the hands of police last year, according to a report by Missing Voices coalition. 2024, recorded the highest number of cases of enforced disappearances. Before then, 2019 had the highest number of cases of enforced disappearances at 38, according to the coalition. The report indicates that cases of enforced disappearances by police increased by nearly five times last year, from 10 cases in 2023 to 55 in 2024. June and July were the deadliest months in both 2023 and last year, with Nairobi being the deadliest county…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s flight to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day parade was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Baku after being denied access to several European airspaces and facing reported security threats, including the risk from air defense systems along the planned route. Reports indicate that Latvia and Lithuania explicitly barred Vučić’s aircraft from entering their airspace, following the European Union’s warning that his participation in Russia’s Victory Day celebrations could negatively impact Serbia’s ongoing EU accession process. In a similar diplomatic snub, Poland and Lithuania also blocked Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico from attending the…
The driver and bodyguard to Kaspul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were were Tuesday arrested in the ongoing probe into his murder. The two were detained by detectives handling the matter after they gave inconsistent statements on what they knew or did not know about the murder. They were not hurt when a gunman opened fire at a traffic jam in Nairobi killing Were on the spot. An autopsy has shown he was shot five times and that the bullets raptured vital organs including his heart. Were who was serving his second term in Parliament was shot and killed on…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s younger brother Muhoho Kenyatta called on the youth to stand up and challenge the status quo in the country by taking over leadership positions. He said that the youth have for too long played second fiddle. The businessman also slammed the current system of governance, which he says has for years been a stumbling block to the youth. In his address during the opening of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Africa Regional Conference in Mombasa County on Monday, Muhoho, retired President Uhuru’s younger brother, followed in the steps of his elder brother who has in…
Four filmmakers who were arrested and released at the weekend presented themselves at the headquarters of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Tuesday for grilling. Nicholas Wambugu, Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were accompanied by lawyers and activists who sought clarity on whether they face charges or not, and demanding return of their work equipment confiscated during arrest. Their visit yielded no answers as no charges were formally presented, and they were not taken to court. The four filmmakers have now been placed in a secure undisclosed location for their safety, the lawyers said. “Even the summoning…
Sir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important films of his career as he enters his hundredth year. He believes his new, cinema-length film Ocean could play a decisive role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change. Sir David, who will be 99 on Thursday, says: “After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” The ocean is the planet’s support system and humanity’s greatest ally against climate catastrophe, the film argues. It shows how the world’s…
The Israeli military said it “fully disabled” Yemen’s main airport in the capital Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthis. Tuesday’s strikes targeted three civilian planes, the departures hall, the runway and a military air base, multiple airport sources told the Reuters news agency. The Houthis said at least three people had been killed and vowed to respond. The attack comes two days after the Iran-backed Houthis fired a missile that landed near Israel’s main airport, forcing it to close briefly. On Monday, Israel responded by striking the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah. Israel has launched several rounds of strikes…
The process of preparation for being a new parent requires more than buying baby essentials, since it involves finding appropriate tools that ease parental duties and responsibilities. Two fundamental items profoundly influence daily routines because they include both a stroller and a breastfeeding chair. A perfect stroller makes your travels easier, and a good breastfeeding chair enables better nurturing experiences with your child. The selection of these products with care will benefit your life by lowering stress while providing more chances to bond with your child. When deciding from various models and features, you need to understand the essential factors…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Esther Wanjiru Chege, an Assistant Accountant at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) – Kajiado, over allegations of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public property. Wanjiru Chege, alongside three other suspects, was taken into custody on May 2, 2025, following the conclusion of investigations into irregular tender awards involving companies closely linked to her immediate family members. Wanjiru is alleged to have used her position at KeRRA to influence the award of public contracts to companies owned by her spouse and brother. Key among them is Reswan Enterprises Limited, a company…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) cemented its position as a global leader in medical innovation by successfully performing the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (ISR) surgery on one Moses Mwendwa, a 22-year-old software engineering student. The surgery that lasted more than seven hours, led by a multdisciplinary team of surgcons, enabled Moses to feel sensation at the stump of his missing left hand for the first time since amputation. Amputation leads to an imaginary feeling and perception of the presence of an amputated part (phantom limb) which is often associated with pain, disconfort and psychological torture. TSR, an advanced surgical…
Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, hailed the county as an investment powerhouse set to harness its rich agricultural heritage to become a premier agro-industrial hub. The governor, who was speaking on Tuesday during the launch of a massive wheat milling equipment at Joy Millers Ltd. in Kutus, said that the county has the infrastructure and resourcesrequired for investments to thrive. She noted that the county has emerged as a leading agricultural producer and her administration is not only focused on production but also on value addition. “The future lies at the intersection of agriculture and industry and we are taking deliberate…