The UK government has demanded to be able to access encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide in its cloud service. Currently only the Apple account holder can access data stored in this way – the tech giant itself cannot view it. The demand has been served by the Home Office under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which compels firms to provide information to law enforcement agencies. Apple declined to comment, but says on its website that it views privacy as a “fundamental human right”. Under the law, the demand cannot be made public. The news was first reported by…
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After two years of darkness, a Nairobi woman has regained her sight thanks to a successful cataract surgery at Mbagathi Referral Hospital. Rhoda Njeri Wanjiru, who had been blind in both eyes due to dense cataracts, had sought treatment at multiple hospitals without success. Confirming the news, Mbagathi CEO Dr. Alexander Irungu stated. “Her breakthrough came on February 4, 2025, when she arrived at the Mbagathi Eye Unit for assessment. After a thorough examination, doctors confirmed the presence of bilateral dense cataracts, a leading cause of reversible blindness.” The following day, February 5, she underwent cataract surgery on her right…
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja Friday announced changes among senior officials in his office. The changes are aimed at enhancing operations. In the changes, Michael Tony Kirpani was reassigned as the Chief Officer for Social Services in Nairobi City County, replacing Boniface Nyamu. Eva Wangechi Wairiuko was named the acting chief officer security compliance. The latest adjustments were made in accordance with Section 45(5) of the County Government Act, 2012. Further deployments were made within the Security and Compliance sub-sector under Section 72(2) of the same Act. Benjamin Omondi Onudi was appointed as the Director of Security and Enforcement while William…
A young member of Elon Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) unit has resigned after being linked to a racist social media account. Media reports tied Marko Elez, 25, who had previously worked for Musk’s SpaceX company, to a now-deleted social media account that promoted racism and eugenics. The White House confirmed on Friday that Elez resigned, though it did not specify why. Musk himself acknowledged the departure, posting a poll on X, the social media platform he owns, asking followers whether he should bring back the Doge staffer who made “inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym”.…
A state of emergency has been declared on the Greek island of Santorini after days of consecutive earthquakes. It comes after a magnitude 5.2 tremor was recorded at 21:09 local time (19:09 GMT) on Wednesday between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini, making it the strongest in recent days. It is estimated to have occurred at a depth of 5km. The decree will be in effect until 3 March to “address the emergency needs and manage the consequences”, officials said. More than 11,000 people have already left Santorini, with around 7,000 departing by ferry and 4,000 by air. A…
Kenya and the US have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and existing cooperation amid sweeping foreign policy changes. This is after president Donald Trump administration announced various measures that are affecting many operations. President William Ruto had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday where they discussed Haiti and DRC crisis. “We reviewed bilateral relations between Kenya and the US and reaffirmed our mutual commitment to strengthening our existing cooperation,” Ruto said in a social media post. “Our discussion confirmed that the United States has specifically exempted its support for the Multinational…
Panama has denied making changes to allow US government vessels to transit the Panama Canal for free, following White House claims it had agreed to such a move. The State Department said in a statement on X that its government vessels “can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the US government millions of dollars a year”. Responding to the comments, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said it was “empowered to set tolls and other fees for transiting the canal,” adding that it had “not made any adjustments to them”. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced his…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. The order provides guidance, regulations and legal interpretations, and it will enlist the Department of Education to investigate high schools thought to be non-compliant. Republicans say it restores fairness to sports but LGBT advocacy and human rights organisations have described the move as discriminatory. The order, which goes into effect immediately, largely covers high school, universities and grassroots sports. A number of sporting governing bodies, including swimming, athletics and golf, have banned transgender women from competing in the female category…
Israel’s defence minister has told its military to prepare a plan to “allow any resident of Gaza who wishes to leave to do so”, in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to take over the territory and resettle its 2.1 million Palestinians elsewhere. Israel Katz said Gazans should have “freedom of movement and migration” and countries critical of Israel’s war with Hamas were “obligated” to take them in. Trump meanwhile said Gaza would be “turned over” to the US by Israel “at the conclusion of fighting”. But the Palestinian presidency reiterated its rejection of the plan, which…
Not many people would have predicted that Liverpool would do so well under Arne Slot after the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Anfield. Given how Liverpool declined in Klopp’s last season, many thought this team had seen its best days behind it and was headed for a dark age. In fact, sports pundits worldwide analyzed Slot’s formation and tactics, with some unsure if the Dutchman would deliver the kind of success that his predecessor had brought to Liverpool. However, they were in for a surprise right from the moment he hit the ground running. So what were the things Arne…
Two of the slain Mlolongo men Justus Musyimi and Martin Mwau, who went missing in December 2024 and whose bodies were recovered at Nairobi Funeral Home, died of multiple injuries in the chest, head, abdominal, and neck. Government pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge, who conducted the postmortem on the bodies on Wednesday, said Musyimi’s body had visible defensive injuries, pointing to a struggle between the killers and the deceased. The two men disappeared together on December 17, 2024. The report showed they suffered multiple injuries. “The first body of Musyimi was very decomposed, but the main findings there were multiple abdominal,…
Kenya sent 168 more police officers to Haiti to join others on the ground in fighting criminal gangs terrorizing locals. The team left Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on February 5 at night and was expected in Port-au-Prince on Thursday February 6 evening. The officers mainly from paramilitary General Service Unit were exited to leave for the mission after months of training and waiting. Top government officials saw the team off at the airport aboard a Kenya Airways flight. The arrival of the new team rises to 800, the number of Kenyan cops on the ground under the Multinational…
The Argentine government led by Javier Milei has announced that it plans to pull out of the World Health Organisation (WHO). A spokesman for President Milei said the decision to exit the WHO was triggered by “deep differences regarding health management especially during the [Covid-19] pandemic”. The announcement comes just over two weeks after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing from the international health body. The two leaders have expressed admiration for each other, with Milei calling Trump’s re-election the “greatest political comeback in history”, while the US president described his Argentine…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US next week and meet President Donald Trump, the White House says. Other reports say Modi will attend a dinner hosted by the US president on the two-day trip. The dates of the official working visit have yet to be announced. Modi will be among the first foreign leaders to meet Trump at the White House during his second term. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently in Washington and Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba is due this week. Modi and Trump shared warm relations during the US president’s first term. Last week…
Morocco is the land of vibrant cities, sprawling deserts, rugged mountains, and stunning coastlines—all perfect for a road trip. Rent car Morocco means being able to discover this varied country at your leisure, from the boisterous souks of Marrakech to the towering dunes of the Sahara. Here are some of the best routes and essential tips to ensure your road trip adventure in Morocco is both smooth and memorable. Best Moroccan Road Trips When you rent Range Rover Casablanca or any other model, you can take these interesting road trips: Marrakech to Merzouga: Sahara Adventure. Of all the road trips…