An Italian chef sacked from a Brisbane restaurant had refused to put pineapple on a pizza because it was an “insult to his culture”. Davide Tamburella was fired from the now-closed La Costa restaurant in May, a fortnight after a meeting with management who had a string of complaints about the chef’s behaviour. Among them were Tamburella’s refusal to provide ham and pineapple pizza for guests at a function. At the time, the chef had stated that any direction from management “need not be followed when it is offensive to his culture”. The details came to light after the chef…
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A police officer is missing after students at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Kisii County attacked a multi-agency team conducting examination monitoring at the institution on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 10.30am when officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) visited the school following reports of suspected examination malpractice. The team had been alerted by KNEC official Gioko Kanyi, who reported suspected examination irregularities at the institution. Upon arrival, the officers reportedly discovered a laptop hidden behind the school administration offices and contacted DCI officers based at Nyamache…
Six people have died after a large fire broke out in a residential building in Brooklyn, New York City, officials say. Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement. More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were sent to the scene near Sunset Park after the fire was first reported at around 01:40 local time (06:40 GMT). The cause of the blaze is being investigated. A crew specialising in hazardous materials was also sent to the scene because of the presence of a…
Listed banking solutions provider Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (NSE: DTK) has accelerated plans to expand its Northern Kenya branch network by opening a full-service branch in Isiolo town. To meet growing demand for physical banking solutions in vast Northern Kenya, DTB’s new Isiolo county branch follows a similar opening in Garissa town late last year as part of the bank’s customer portfolio diversification plan. DTB’s strategic focus on agricultural, education, and personal banking has expanded its branch network to 94 branches in Kenya. Speaking following the opening of the new Isiolo branch, DTB Kenya Managing Director Murali Natarajan said…
Nairobi’s weekend social scene is set for an exciting highlight as high-stakes international polo returns to Jamhuri Park for the annual Simon Kuseyo Tournament with Tusker Malt as the title sponsor. The focus of the weekend is a thrilling cross-border clash featuring visiting players from Nigeria taking on Kenya. Named in honor of late Kenyan polo legend Simon Kuseyo, the tournament pairs fast-paced horse action with vibrant outdoor leisure, fashion, and field-side hospitality for sports fans and lifestyle lovers. Tusker Malt’s title sponsorship underlines its ongoing commitment to shaping Kenya’s premier lifestyle calendar as it seeks to exemplify the brand’s…
More than 200 golfers are expected at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort this weekend for the penultimate leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, as the race for qualification to the season-ending Grand Finale enters its final stretch. Meanwhile, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) heads to Eldoret Club for the NCBA Manchester Salver, where golfers will be seeking to strengthen their positions on the Order of Merit. The NCBA Golf Series tournament will provide players with one of the last opportunities to secure a place at the Grand Finale, scheduled for 28 November at Karen Country Club. The…
The financial troubles surrounding Uganda’s flagship pharmaceutical project have moved from the courtroom to the auction block. A debt collection firm, Jald Uganda, has published a notice advertising several high-value properties belonging to Dei Industries International Limited, Dei Natural Products International Limited and businessman Dr Mathias Magoola for sale by public auction or private treaty. The notice, issued under the Registration of Titles Act and Mortgage Act, follows instructions from a financial institution over outstanding loan balances, accumulated interest, fees and disbursements. The properties on the list are not marginal assets. They include an industrial establishment on approximately 20.673 acres…
In 2026, a child known only as “Baby Oyo” was a rumor. A redacted birth certificate. A whisper in Fort Portal. The alleged son of a beloved king, hidden away in America while his cousin took the throne. The palace denied him. The clan rejected him. The world moved on. But the world has a long memory. And so does a kingdom. Twenty years from now, in 2046, that child will be a man. He will have a name, a face, and a story. And if the winds blow the right way, he will walk back into Tooro not as…
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom lived a life that sounded like a fairy tale—except it was real. He became a king at three years old, grew up in front of his people, and died still holding the throne. That alone would make him unforgettable. But what made him truly beloved wasn’t the crown. It was the way he wore it. Oyo was born in 1992 and ascended to the throne in 1995 after his father’s death. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world’s youngest reigning monarch. For the next 31 years, he ruled…
Team Kenya records another milestone on Day Four of swimming competition at the Youth Olympic Games, taking place at the Complexe Tour de l’Œuf Stadium in Senegal, as Jeremy Mutwii Rieck becomes only the second Kenyan swimmer to reach a major international swimming final. Day Four of swimming competition at the Youth Olympic Games delivered another memorable moment for Team Kenya, with Jeremy Mutwii Rieck making history after qualifying for the men’s 50m butterfly final and securing an impressive sixth-place finish. Jeremy booked his place in the final after finishing third in Heat 5, recording a time of 25.05 seconds…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration’s human rights and security record, claiming it has done more to combat kidnappings and abductions than any previous government. Murkomen told the National Assembly that cases of kidnappings and abductions had declined sharply since President William Ruto took office in 2022, insisting that all reported incidents were investigated seriously, including cases that eventually turned out to be self-abductions. The CS said the government had demonstrated its commitment to ending enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, arguing that the security situation had improved compared to previous administrations. “This government’s policy was…
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 29-year-old youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, was arrested alongside four other men, according to reports published on 4 November 2026. The four other suspects were identified as Munashe Mubawu, 43; Terrence Johannes Chinyemba, 42; Fredson Peter, 33; and Solomon Pamire, 34. The arrests relate to an alleged assault on a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission investigator during an operation to seize two vehicles allegedly smuggled from South Africa. The incident allegedly occurred on the evening of 3 November 2026 at The Brompton Guest Lodge in Highlands, Harare. The two vehicles targeted in the…
This weekend sees the final round of the 2026 Rob’s Magic Rally Raid Championship, which will roar into action on Saturday at the Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy. An entry of 25 competitors, on bikes, quads, cars and buggies are entered for this 220km cross country motor race. The top 4 competitors, Ian Duncan (the reigning champion), Ross Field (a multiple champion on bikes and cars), as well as Robbie Calder and Chinu Matharu, are all separated by only a handful of points. The strategy is simple – the winner takes the title! The 2026 Rob’s Magic Rally Raid Championship has taken…
The Democrats have swept to victory in the US midterm elections, taking control of Congress. While the incumbent president’s party generally tends to have a bad night in these elections, the scale of the Republican defeat is being viewed as a resounding rejection of Donald Trump’s two years in the White House. From angry voters to an unpopular president, here are five reasons why the Republicans lost so many seats. 1. Soaring cost of living From coast to coast, voters across the US have been grappling with the soaring cost of essentials. That anger was palpable on the ground in…
A police Inspector was charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, who was assassinated on July 29, 2026, in Upper Hill, Nairobi. Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang was charged with murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code, Cap 63, Laws of Kenya. According to the particulars of the offence, on the morning of 29th July 2026 at about 9:30 am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani Sub-County within Nairobi County, the accused, jointly with others not before court, murdered Dr Mutiso. The accused was presented before the court to answer the charge before Justice…