A South African court dismissed claims of a white genocide in the country as “clearly imagined” and “not real”, undermining claims made by US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. The ruling came as the court blocked a wealthy benefactor’s donation to white supremacist group Boerelegioen. Grantland Michael Bray wanted to bequeath $2.1m ( £1.7m) to the group to help it “further its messages of racial hatred and separation”. But the court ruled this request was invalid, vague and “contrary to public policy”. Trump has referred to the “large-scale killing of farmers” in South Africa, while Musk has…
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co accused are set to defend themselves in a hearing scheduled to run from 23rd April 23 and 25, 2025. This follows a court ruling that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had established a prima facie case against the former county boss and his aides Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero over the murder of the late Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court’s decision to place the accused on their defense comes after the prosecution concluded its case in June 2024 after presenting 42 witnesses, including a journalist. The former governor informed…
NARC-Kenya has officially rebranded to the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), with party leader Martha Karua saying the move aligns with a progressive, people-centred agenda focused on unity, transparency, and accountability. The party also aims to attract the younger generation, particularly Gen Z. Karua explained that NARC-Kenya, formed nearly 20 years ago, had become less familiar to younger voters. The transition to PLP is meant to revitalize its appeal and reaffirm its commitment to democratic ideals. “Our goal with this rebrand is to let people know that we are now the People’s Liberation Party, a party rooted in liberation,” Karua stated.…
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and Donald Trump loyalist, announced his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor on Monday. “I am running to be the governor of a great state at the heart of the greatest nation known to mankind,” he told a crowd of supporters. Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, was selected by Donald Trump after exiting the race to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) alongside Elon Musk, but left the job to pursue elected office. His candidacy was given an early boost of momentum after receiving an endorsement from President Trump. “He will be a great…
Apple boss Tim Cook has said his company may have to change its diversity practices as the US legal landscape shifts. His comments came just minutes after a majority of shareholders rejected a proposal calling on the tech giant to consider ending its diversity policies, such as the use of race and sex in hiring decisions. Apple had urged shareholders to vote against the measure, which the company had argued was “inappropriately” trying “to micromanage” its business. The scrutiny of the firm comes as US President Donald Trump has called for an end to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Tuesday expressed concern over the disruption of critical internet services following Nairobi County’s recent crackdown on unauthorized fibre optic cables mounted on Kenya Power poles. Meanwhile the head of public service Felix Koskei has summoned a meeting between City Hall officials and those from the Kenya Power and Lightning on Wednesday to mediate their standoff. , There have been accusations and counter accusations over the actions taken by City Hall that have paralyzed operations in general. Among others, City Hall launched an operation along Argwings Kodhek Road, aims to remove internet cables allegedly installed…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sensationally claimed that President William Ruto is benefiting in a gold business through his partnership with the leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. There was no immediate comment from State House over the claims. Gachagua alleged that Ruto only invited Hemedti to Kenya in 2023 for personal gain, not the nation’s interest. He added he was tasked to invite the RSF boss and upon receiving him to State House in Nairobi, he was locked out of the room where the two Heads of State met. “If it…
Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo. Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which, since January, has captured swathes of eastern Congo including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, and valuable mineral deposits. Kigali denies backing the group but says its own troops are acting in self defence against hostile groups based in Congo. A statement from the British government said that until there was significant progress in ending hostilities and the withdrawal…
Opposition leader Raila Odinga said Tuesday he will address the nation next week on his next political move. This follows his loss in the concluded Africa Union Chairmanship (AUC) elections in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Raila kicked off in earnest his consultative meetings on Tuesday holding the first one in Kisumu after arriving from Mombasa on Monday night. He met elders from the Luo council in the morning in a closed-door meeting that was attended by elders drawn from Kisumu, Migori, Homabay and Siaya counties. Later in the afternoon, the former premier held a close to two-hour closed-door meeting at the…
Ever felt like running a small business is just a never-ending checklist? You register your company, set up a website, get customers—then suddenly, you’re drowning in compliance rules you never knew existed. From taxes to workplace safety, data protection to industry-specific regulations, every small business faces a maze of legal obligations. And ignoring them? That’s a risk you don’t want to take. In today’s world, businesses operate under more scrutiny than ever. Cybersecurity laws are tightening, environmental policies are evolving, and even social media posts can land companies in legal trouble. The cost of non-compliance isn’t just a fine—it’s lost…
The relationship between a doctor and a patient serves as a basis for any medical treatment. It creates a framework that establishes rules, responsibilities, and expectations. Over the years, medical experts have devised four distinct models of the physician-patient relationship. Some of them give patients more freedom, while others put doctors in charge. Read this article to learn what each one of them entails. The Deliberative Model With this tactic, the physician is trying to assist a patient by assessing and presenting different treatment options. The medical expert should also take into account the patient’s preferences without taking into account…
Nairobi City County launched a crackdown on unauthorized fiber optic cables mounted on power poles along key highways amid an escalating feud with Kenya power. This affected many subscribers who rely on the poles for internet in various places. The operation, which commenced Tuesday morning on Argwings Kodhek Road, aims to disconnect internet cables installed without county approval, City Hall said. Nairobi County Revenue Chief Officer Tiras Njoroge said the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) had failed to comply with regulations requiring them to pay for wayleaves and obtain official authorization to install the cables. “These fiber lines are illegal. We…
Federal employees are suing Elon Musk after the entire workforce received an email instructing them to explain their work or face being fired. The suit, filed by unions and advocacy groups, alleges that the email violates laws regarding federal workforce and that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which sent the email, does not have the authority to make the demand. Employees found the email in their inbox on Friday. It asked them to provide a list of five accomplishments for the past week, without revealing classified information. The message sparked confusion and alarm among workers, particularly after several agency…
A Joint Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) reported significant progress in efforts to restore peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). M23 rebels have taken control of the region following clashes the DRC troops. The summit, co-chaired by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe and SADC Chairperson, and William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya and EAC Chairperson, was held in Dar es Salaam on February 8, 2025. The meeting was critical in addressing the escalating security challenges in the eastern DRC, and the participants discussed their…
Manchester United will make up to 200 jobs redundant to “return the club to profitability”. About 250 members of staff were made redundant last year in a first wave of cost-cutting measures by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In a meeting with staff on Monday, United chief executive Omar Berrada informed employees that there would be a fresh round of redundancies as part of a “transformation plan”. A club statement read: “The transformation plan aims to return the club to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019.” It added that “approximately 150-200 jobs may be made redundant, subject to…