Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr Musalia Mudavadi Sunday asked the supporters of President William Ruto across the country to register as voters in big numbers to make sure the head of state gets a resounding victory in his reelection. Speaking during prayers, and fundraiser in aid of At Peter’s Cathedral in Kapsabet, Nandi County, Dr. Mudavadi said he wants President Ruto to win with a big margin that will deter anyone from going to the Supreme Court to challenge his election. He urged the people of Rift Valley to register in large numbers to ensure President Ruto wins with a big…
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US authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion on board a boat that injured 11 people in Miami, southern Florida. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Juan Arias told reporters that emergency crews responded to reports of a “possible boat explosion” at Haulover Sandbar, a popular tourist location. Eleven people were taken to local hospitals to be treated for burns and traumatic injuries, Arias said. Officials have not revealed the cause of the explosion. The BBC has approached Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue for further details. “We saw three people fly out of the boat,” eyewitness and local boat charter Patrick…
For decades, Canada was seen as a global laggard in defence funding, and just two years ago, recruitment was so dire that a former defence minister warned the armed forces were in a “death spiral”. Now, the Canadian army is growing at a pace not seen in decades, reaching its highest number of recruits in 30 years and potentially reversing the chronic personnel shortage that has plagued the country’s military. The boost over the last two years comes as the world grapples with major armed conflicts and geopolitical uncertainty, and as Canada commits billions in new military funding after years…
Spain started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Health Minister Mónica García said the operation was “proceeding normally” and that all passengers on board the MS Hondius were still asymptomatic. With a long camera lens, passengers could be seen wandering around on the deck of the ship, or at the windows, all in white medical face masks, as the first evacuation took place. Several sat socially distanced on the small evacuation boat, filming and taking photos as they approached land, where they were met by officials in white protective suits. The ship’s…
The National Police Service has dismissed claims circulating on social media that several female recruits at the National Police College became pregnant while undergoing training at the institution. In a statement issued by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the service termed the allegations as false and misleading, insisting that none of the affected recruits conceived while at the college. According to the statement, the female recruits were discontinued within the first month of joining the college after routine medical screening confirmed they were pregnant before reporting for training. The NPS explained that all female recruits undergo mandatory pregnancy testing upon arrival…
Iran has indicated it will take part in this summer’s football World Cup, but has demanded a series of guarantees from Fifa and the tournament’s hosts amid growing tensions surrounding the team’s participation. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) said Iran would compete at the tournament “without any retreat from our beliefs, culture and convictions”, while insisting the hosts “must take our concerns into account”. The demands come after FFIRI president Mehdi Taj was denied entry to Canada before last month’s Fifa Congress. Taj later revealed Iran had presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup, which begins…
Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are among the artists who will perform at three World Cup opening ceremonies this summer. Ceremonies will precede each of the first matches played in the host nations of USA, Canada and Mexico. Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will perform at the first ceremony on Thursday, 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, before Mexico and South Africa play the first of the tournament’s 104 games. The next day, Canadian singer-songwriters Buble and Morisette will headline the opening ceremony at BMO Field in Toronto before the hosts…
Choosing a remote desktop server is a big decision for traders. The right one does more than just let you access your trading platform from anywhere. It helps you stay connected, keep your setup stable, and manage trades without depending completely on one local device. For forex traders, even a small connection issue can disturb the flow. Platforms need to stay active, quick, and ready when the market moves, and remote desktop servers help keep that setup stable. Not all remote desktop servers are equal. Some offer better uptime. Others focus on speed, security, or support. Some are better for…
At least six people were killed and 10 others injured after suspected al Shabaab militants ambushed a passenger vehicle in Mandera East Constituency on Saturday morning. Police said the attack occurred at Beer-Awayon village after the 14-seater matatu left Mandera town headed for Arabia town. According to officials, gunmen intercepted the vehicle and opened fire indiscriminately, killing at least six passengers on the spot and leaving others with serious injuries. Emergency responders rushed the wounded victims to Mandera Referral Hospital for treatment as security agencies launched operations to pursue the attackers. Authorities had not immediately released the identities of those…
Motorists in Nairobi should brace for major traffic disruptions beginning this weekend as the government implements heightened security and traffic control measures ahead of the African Forward Summit 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, the National Police Service announced that temporary traffic interruptions will affect several major roads across the city from May 10 to May 12, 2026, during the high-profile summit. The affected routes include Mombasa Road, Lang’ata Road, Thika Road, Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, and roads within the Nairobi Central Business District. Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri said the measures are intended to guarantee public safety and ensure…
US intelligence assesses that Iran’s new supreme leader is playing a critical role in shaping war strategy alongside senior Iranian officials, according to multiple sources familiar with the intelligence. The reports found that precise authority within a now-fractured regime remains unclear, but that Mojtaba Khamenei is likely helping direct how Iran is managing negotiations with the US to end the war. Khamenei has not been seen in public since he sustained serious injuries during an attack that killed his father and several of the country’s top military leaders at the beginning of the war, leading to speculation about his health…
President Donald Trump has signed off on a plan to oust US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, according to a senior administration official. The decision follows mounting criticism from both Trump aides and outside allies over Makary’s management of the health agency, controversial drug approval decisions and handling of an effort to further limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Trump has not yet formally dismissed Makary, and the official and others familiar with the situation cautioned that the president could always change his mind. Asked by CNN’s Kristen Holmes Friday evening if he planned to fire…
Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato. Speaking in front of hundreds of military personnel and flanked by a few world leaders, the Russian president said he was fighting a “just” war and called Ukraine an “aggressive force” that is being “armed and supported by the whole bloc of Nato”. His remarks come amid muted celebrations across parts of Russia to mark the nation’s biggest national holiday, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Ahead of the celebrations, Russia and Ukraine agreed to…
Delivery platform Glovo opened a new regional headquarters in Nairobi as competition in Kenya’s online delivery sector intensifies. The company said the Nairobi office will serve as its African operations hub, even as it commits an additional Sh10 billion investment in Kenya by 2030. The investment is expected to support expansion into more towns outside Nairobi, as firms race to capture a larger share of Kenya’s digital commerce market. The move is a plus for Kenya as this will create jobs for many. Glovo said orders on its platform grew by 40 per cent last year, while businesses operating on…
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned remarks allegedly made by Senator Karen Nyamu concerning a student participating in the Voluntary Service Scheme, saying the sentiments undermined the dignity and wellbeing of children. In a statement issued by KEWOPA Chairperson Leah Sankaire, the association said it was concerned by the remarks made in the Senate by one of its members and distanced itself from the sentiments. KEWOPA said children deserve respect, protection, and an environment that nurtures their dreams and potential. “As an association committed to advancing inclusive, transformative, and values-driven leadership, we believe that children deserve respect, protection,…