South Sudanese forces have arrested the petroleum minister and several senior military officials allied with First Vice President Riek Machar, Machar’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. The move jeopardises a peace deal that ended the civil war. The arrests follow intense fighting in recent weeks in the strategic northern town of Nasir between national forces and the White Army militia, a loosely-organized group mostly comprising armed Nuer, Machar’s ethnic group. The White Army fought alongside Machar’s forces in the 2013-2018 civil war that pitted them against predominantly ethnic Dinka troops loyal to President Salva Kiir. Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, who…
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The government will fully pay all health facilities with claims of Sh10 million and below contracted by the now defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). President William Ruto made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting. He said the claims affecting public, faith-based and private hospitals equate to 91 percent of the total facilities under NHIF. He however noted that hospitals with claims above Sh10 million will undergo a verification exercise that should be completed within 90 days, after which a payment plan will be agreed on. “The remaining 9 per cent of hospitals, with total claims of above Ksh.10…
Dubai authorities have arrested TikTok personality and entrepreneur Samuel Onuha, along with his younger brother, Reuben Onuha, over allegations of smuggling 250 kilograms of cocaine into the emirate. The brothers, both Dutch nationals and co-founders of the fashion brand Icon Amsterdam, are facing serious legal challenges under the UAE’s stringent drug laws. If convicted, they could face up to 25 years in prison. For those wondering who Samuel Onuha is…He made a fortune trafficking Snow, under the guise of ICON being his source of income. https://t.co/tsb9qzubun pic.twitter.com/0ECQElHkBC— MALEEK 1.0 (@Maleekoyibo) March 5, 2025 The arrest of 25-year-old millionaire Samuel Onuha…
If you’re using Chrome without a VPN, you’re leaving your browsing wide open to trackers, hackers, and even your internet service provider. Every website you visit can collect data, and if you’re on public Wi-Fi, you might be putting sensitive info at risk. That’s where a free VPN for Chrome comes in. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) hides your real location, encrypts your data, and blocks those annoying trackers—so you can browse without worrying about your privacy. And the best part? There are plenty of great Free VPN Chrome that won’t cost you a cent. In this guide, we’ll walk…
The countdown to the opening leg of the Triple Crown is well underway, with the Kentucky Derby set for the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. The field for the world famous race is already taking shape, as horses across the United States have been picking up points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. You can find more information about the Derby here: https://www.twinspires.com/kentuckyderby/ These prep races have had a significant impact on the odds available for the race, with the leading contenders seeing their prices slashed. But, who are the leading favorites for the Kentucky Derby at…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received a petition seeking the removal of High Court Judge Oscar Angote over allegations of gross misconduct. The judge is yet to be served to be able to respond to the same. He is the latest judicial officer to be accused before the employer. The petition, submitted by the Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance, claims that Justice Angote is “not a fit and proper person to serve as a judge,” accusing him of betraying his oath of office. According to the alliance, the judge allegedly met with a petitioner while actively handling the…
The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine’s economy was a “better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years”. The UK and France have said they would be willing to put troops on the ground in Ukraine as part of a peace deal. Vance has since insisted he did not “even mention the UK or France”, adding that both had “fought…
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has announced his intention to run for president in next month’s election. Nguema seized power in 2023 in a coup that ended the long-standing rule of the Bongo family. He then pledged to hand over power to civilians. The country has however since passed a new constitution and electoral code that critics argue were designed to favour a bid for the presidency by the junta leader. Nguema told the Gabonese people on Monday that he had decided to run in the 12 April election “after careful reflection and in response to your many…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen called a crisis meeting to discuss mitigation measures following recent aid freezes and budget cuts for humanitarian assistance programs by developed countries on refugees. He said following the cuts the impact on the country’s ability to host refugees and asylum seekers which number over 800,000 people, has been sudden and severe. This followed Monday’s incident where refugees in Kakuma, Turkana County protested over the reduction in food portions provided by the World Food Program (WFP) which is now only able to offer 40% of the basic minimum ration. During the protests, at least three refugees…
A Nairobi court Tuesday ordered a police officer arrested for the killing of his colleague be detained at Ruaraka police station for seven days pending completion of investigations. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations had through a miscellaneous application sought to detain Police Constable Kipkoech Tarus for 14 days. Tarus, an officer attached to the VIP protection unit of the Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa is suspected to have murdered Raphael Kimuli Wambua who is attached to the Central Bank of Kenya. Tarus allegedly shot and killed Wambua on February 21 using his pistol. Wambua was walking home with his brother, Police…
Artcaffé’s journey from a single café to a leading restaurant chain is a testament to Kenyan entrepreneurship, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Since opening its first outlet in 2008 at Westgate Mall, Artcaffé has expanded to operate 38 main branches and an additional 9 food markets, totaling 47 outlets across Kenya. The Humble Beginnings Artcaffé’s inaugural café introduced a European-style coffeehouse experience to Nairobi, offering high-quality food, freshly baked pastries, and expertly brewed coffee. The blend of local and international flavors in a relaxed setting quickly attracted a loyal customer base. Expansion and Innovation Recognizing the growing demand…
President Donald Trump has said 25% US tariffs against Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday. The US president threatened to impose the tariffs – which are a tax on imports – on his two neighbours on 4 March, in response to what he says is the unacceptable flow of illegal drugs and undocumented migrants into the US. “No room left for Mexico or for Canada,” Trump said at the White House on Monday. “The tariffs, you know, they’re all set. They go into effect tomorrow.” “What they’ll have to do is build their car plants, frankly, and other…
Two people were killed after a vehicle drove into a pedestrian area in the city of Mannheim, western Germany. Five people were seriously injured and another five suffered minor injuries in the incident, investigators said. Authorities arrested a “lone” suspect, a 40-year-old German man who resided in the neighbouring state, who prosecutors say has “concrete indications of mental illness”. Mannheim Police issued a request that people avoid the area, but said that there is no further danger to the public. The incident occurred at around 12:15 local time (11:15 GMT), Mannheim Police said. Images from the scene showed police investigating…
Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said. Doctors were forced to intervene to clear mucus from the Pope’s lungs, an update from the Holy See said, though it said he was alert throughout. The 88-year-old pontiff has resumed the use of an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing, but remains “alert, focused and cooperative”, the Vatican said. This is now the third serious downturn since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital 18 days ago with pneumonia. On Friday, Pope Francis suffered an “isolated” breathing crisis…
Three children died tragically after a house fire destroyed their family home in Kahuho village, Kabete, Kiambu County. The fire broke out on Monday afternoon, police said it consumed the house the victims were resting. In a separate incident, a 93-year-old man died in a fire at his home in Ngecha, Limuru Kabete police commander Anthony Mbogo confirmed the incident, stating that the victims were 14, 5, and 2 years old. A gas cylinder is suspected to have caused the fire. Police said they are investigating the incident. The fire spread quickly, consuming two residential houses, and the situation was…