Chad’s president has ordered the military to retaliate against future attacks from Sudan following a drone attack that killed at least 17 people and injured several other people attending a funeral. Wearing military uniform, President Idris Mahamat Déby convened an emergency security meeting on Wednesday evening, where he ordered the military to be on high alert. He also ordered a “total closure” of the border with Sudan. He described the attack targeting the border town of Tiné as “outrageous and a blatant aggression” against Chad’s territorial integrity. He said that it had happened despite warnings to the two sides battling…
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju accused the National Police Service of unlawfully occupying a private business complex in Karen, raising serious concerns about professionalism, accountability, and alleged ethnic divisions within the force. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Tuju claims that more than 100 police officers staged a late-night raid on Dari Business Park at around 2:40 a.m. on March 13, 2026, without a court order or any formal documentation. According to Tuju, the officers—who arrived in multiple vehicles—have remained stationed at the premises for days, effectively locking out tenants and disrupting normal business operations.…
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Thursday criticised the country’s leadership over what it describes as rising cases of “verbal indiscipline”. The team warned the trend is embarrassing the nation and undermining public confidence in leadership. KCCB chairman Most Rev. Maurice Muhatia Makumba said Kenyans deserve better governance, calling on political leaders to exercise restraint and uphold integrity in their public conduct. Speaking during the reception of Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Mwongela following the retirement of Norman King’oo, Muhatia urged leaders to embrace decorum, noting that their utterances have far-reaching consequences on society. “We want to call for restraint and…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a “very difficult” meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that she would “do everything to maximise [Japan’s] national interest”. The three-day visit to Washington was a chance to talk trade and deepen the US-Japan alliance ahead of Trump’s diplomatic trip to China – which has now been postponed because of the war. But now it is the topic of the war…
Kevin Spacey has agreed an out-of-court settlement with three men who had sued the actor after accusing him of sexual assault. The civil cases had been due to go to trial at the High Court later this year, but those proceedings have now been frozen following the settlement. The men alleged that Spacey assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. The Oscar winner, 66, denies all allegations of wrongdoing. He was separately cleared of nine sexual offence charges at a criminal trial in 2023. Two of the men who accused the Oscar-winning star during the criminal trial also filed civil legal…
US President Donald Trump threatened to blow up a major gas field in Iran if it attacks the US’s Gulf Arab ally Qatar again. Trump’s threat came after a day in which Israel hit Iran’s South Pars – part of the world’s largest natural gas field. Tehran retaliated by striking an energy complex in Qatar, causing “extensive damage” and leading to a spike in energy prices. While Israel has not officially confirmed its attack on the gas field, the US president said the US “knew nothing” about its ally, which had “violently lashed out” at Iran “out of anger for…
The Nairobi Hospital moved to reassure the public of its financial health and operational stability, firmly rejecting claims that the institution is in distress or requires external intervention. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Board Chairman Dr Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano presented audited financial and operational data indicating that the facility remains stable and is on a recovery path. Osano revealed that the hospital recorded revenues of approximately Sh12.8 billion in 2024 and Sh11.8 billion in 2025, with the slight dip attributed to a temporary suspension by insurance providers. However, he noted that…
In the Johannesburg suburb of Greenside, a large group of protesters of all ages and backgrounds are waving placards and banging empty plastic bottles together. “We want water, we want water!” they chant. Northern Johannesburg is known for its plush leafy suburbs. But after years of intermittent water shortages in South Africa, residents say they are fed up. Some have had no running water for over a month. “Our pipes have been bone dry with no water coming through at all,” says Colin Regesky, who lives in Green Hill. “It’s not very healthy because everyone can get sick with no…
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries signing a peace deal with US President Donald Trump last year. The pledge to ease tensions comes after the US earlier this month sanctioned the Rwandan Defence Forces and four senior officials and accused Rwanda of directly supporting the M23 rebel group, blaming it for escalating the conflict. A joint statement by DR Congo, Rwanda and the US says they…
The US central bank voted to hold interest rates steady again, as a spike in oil prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began raises economic uncertainty and threatens to drive up inflation. The decision, which was widely expected, left the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate in the range of 3.5%-3.75%, where it has stood since December. Despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to slash borrowing costs, policymakers have been moving cautiously, as they face a tricky combination of rising prices and mixed signals from the job market. Analysts say the war has made them even less likely to…
A ship carrying luxury cars from Yokohama, Japan, to Saudi Arabia has docked at Lamu Port after ongoing conflict in the region disrupted the movement of goods across the Indian Ocean. It was the second ship to dock in Mombasa. Another one from Japan and headed for Dubai had docked the area with more expected. Capt. Abdulaziz Mzee, General Manager of Lamu Port said the vessel, Grande Florida, was carrying 3,800 cars and was originally destined for Port Jebel Ali in Saudi Arabia. However, it diverted to Lamu due to the ongoing war. “The ship, known as Grande Florida, belongs…
Seven suspects were formally charged at the Milimani Law Courts over the Office of the President’s Sh62 million ambulance scandal pitting two Swedish nationals and a local entrepreneur. The seven – Michael Musyoki Ngumbi, Evans Simotwo, Geoffrey Were Odondi, Allan Mutahi Kariuki, Purity Njeri Njamu, Jared Masinde and Karobia Simatwa – denied the charges and were released on bond of Sh5 million each. They denied five counts of conspiracy to defraud Swedish nationals Talal Yousef and Yousef Zaitoun of $470,750 (about Sh62 million). Another suspect, Rose Mbuthia, was not in court. The trial magistrate summoned her to appear before him…
The World Bank Group announced a 21-month debarment of three PricewaterhouseCoopers affiliates in Africa over collusive and fraudulent practices linked to a regional electricity project. The firms affected are PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd, PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited Kenya, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Rwanda Limited. According to the World Bank, the misconduct occurred during the Eastern Electricity Highway Project under the Eastern Africa Power Integration Program, which aims to increase electricity supply to Kenya while enabling Ethiopia to export surplus power. Investigations found that the firms obtained confidential procurement information from project officials in 2019 to improperly influence the award of a consultancy contract involving…
A building under construction collapsed on Wednesday in Chebocho Sub-location, Kericho County, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Four workers were rescued from the scene, officials said. The incident, confirmed by County Commissioner Jeremiah Gicheru, triggered an immediate multi-agency emergency response involving Kenya Red Cross, National Government Administrative Officers, and local rescue teams. Search and rescue operations were ongoing at the scene as teams worked to reach individuals believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities said four people had been successfully rescued and rushed to Kericho County Referral Hospital for treatment. “Regrettably, one fatality has been confirmed.…
Belt conveyors play a vital role in modern industrial operations, enabling efficient movement of materials across production lines in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. These systems assist businesses in staying consistent in their productivity by reducing manual handling and enhancing workflow. Nonetheless, with the extended use of automated equipment, the issue of workplace safety has become an equally significant concern. This is why modern conveyor systems are developed with advanced safety measures that aid in the protection of workers, equipment, and shipped products. Carefully designed components minimize the possible risks while allowing the system to run smoothly and reliably.…