A 52-year-old miner died following the collapse of a shallow gold mining pit in Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya County. The deceased, identified as Dickson Owandho Otieno, was buried under a heap of soil when the pit caved in at Lumba Village in North Ramba Sub-location on Thursday morning. Otieno and four other miners were working at the site when the incident occurred at around 11:30am. The four managed to escape unhurt, but Otieno was trapped beneath the debris. Fellow miners made efforts to rescue him, but he had already succumbed by the time his body was retrieved and placed a few…
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Young American men could be automatically registered for eligibility for the military draft as soon as December, ending decades of self-registration. The new rule, proposed by a government agency, would see men being registered automatically rather than being asked to do so themselves within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Proponents of the plan say that automatic registrations will save the government millions of dollars that are spent every year reminding those eligible that registration is required by law for men between 18 and 25. The rule is still being reviewed and must be approved before implementation, though has prompted…
A doctor in Maui, Hawaii, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter on Wednesday for trying to kill his wife during a hike on her birthday last year. After the jury deliberated for more than eight hours, they spared Gerhardt Konig, 47, of the more serious charge of attempted murder. Prosecutors had accused the anesthesiologist of trying to push his wife, Arielle Konig, near the edge of a cliff, trying to stab her with a syringe and then beating her with a rock during the hike on the nearby island of Oahu. When the verdict was read, Konig closed his eyes…
Governor Ken Lusaka has dismissed all County Executive Committee Members, alongside the County Secretary and County Attorney, in a sweeping reorganization of the Bungoma County Government. In a statement issued Thursday, the Governor said the decision was aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening service delivery across the county administration. “The Office of the Governor wishes to inform the public that, in the exercise of the constitutional mandate to ensure effective governance and service delivery, the Governor has undertaken a reorganization of the County Executive,” the statement read. The purge, effected under Section 40(1)(a) of the County Governments Act, takes immediate…
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of one of its Palestinian journalists in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “deliberate and targeted crime”. Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for the Al Jazeera Mubasher channel, and one other person were killed in a drone strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on Wednesday, the Qatar-based network and local health officials said. The Israeli military alleged that Wishah was a “Hamas terrorist” and said it carried out the strike because he posed a threat to its forces in the area. There was no immediate response from Al Jazeera,…
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The state department’s travel update on Wednesday added that specific Nigerian states that pose an increased risk have been placed under the most severe warning that advises against all travel in the affected areas. Washington also authorised the departure of “non-emergency” staff and their families from the US embassy in Abuja, following what it calls a “deteriorating security situation” across the country. The advisory comes amid a fresh surge in deadly attacks across parts of the country, and despite an…
Introductions to custom car culture often start with a sketch on paper or a saved screenshot from social media, but translating that idea onto a real vehicle is usually where the process stalls. Enthusiasts, shops, and brands now can turn those rough inspirations into high‑resolution mockups by combining car photos with Nano Banana Pro on Kimg AI, creating ultra‑sharp visuals before a single panel is wrapped or repainted. With K‑level output quality, those images can guide wrap designers, vinyl installers, and clients toward confident, aligned decisions. I. Why Visualizing Car Wraps Matters Before You Modify Car wraps and visual mods…
The claim that Java is ‘dead’ has been made so repeatedly that it has become a cliche. In 2026, it is still one of the most popular programming languages. It is still one of the most popular languages for enterprise software, backend systems, and large-scale web development. For developers interested in a full-stack development career, Java offers a level of offer unmatched by more ‘trendy’ programming languages. This is because Java offers unmatched stability and scalability, and the job market continues to expand. Despite the advantages Java offers, becoming a full-stack Java developer in 2026 entails more than just having…
Two construction workers died while a third remains hospitalised in critical condition following a suspected suffocation incident at a building site in Nairobi. The incident occurred on April 8, 2026, at around 12:30 p.m. along Ndoto Road in Dagoretti Sub-county, Lavington. According to police, the three men had been tasked with cleaning an underground water tank when they reportedly lost consciousness while inside. Their colleagues quickly responded and managed to pull them out before rushing them to St. Emmaculate Mission Hospital. However, two of the workers—identified as Paul Muthondu Mueni, 32, and John Muthoka, 28—were pronounced dead on arrival at…
A Los Angeles woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs that led to the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty last September to five charges, including one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death or bodily injury. Prosecutors described the American-British dual-national’s home as a “drug-selling emporium” that funded a lavish lifestyle. Perry, who had struggled with addiction for years, was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. Investigators determined his death was caused by the acute effects of…
Sir Keir Starmer has said there is “a lot of work to do” to make the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hold and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The prime minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as he visits Gulf allies to discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the agreement. He said fully reopening the vital shipping route to restore oil and gas supplies would help “stabilise” prices in the UK. The ceasefire comes after US President Donald Trump threatened “a whole civilisation will die” if Iran did not agree to end the war and…
Ships in the Gulf have received a warning from Iran’s navy that any vessels seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission “will be targeted and destroyed”, the shipping brokerage firm SSY has confirmed to BBC Verify. A two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday evening on the condition that “safe passage” through the narrow waterway is guaranteed – but only a few vessels have since crossed. The strait has become a focal point of the US-Israel war with Iran after Tehran effectively choked off one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, carrying about a fifth of the world’s…
Pam Bondi will not testify about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein to a congressional committee next week because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department says. The justice department told the House Oversight Committee that Bondi will not appear at the 14 April deposition as she was “subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General,” a committee spokesperson confirmed to the BBC. Bondi was removed from her role as America’s top law enforcement officer by President Donald Trump last week. Some members on the committee say they will push for Bondi to answer questions at a later…
At least three people were Wednesday killed as six others were rescued following the collapse of a building in the Highrise area of Kibera, Nairobi County. The building was under construction. Authorities led by the police and Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the collapsed building in the Highrise area of Kibera, Nairobi, was under construction at the time of the incident. Nairobi police boss Issa Mohamud said the rescued were admitted in hospital. He added they were investigating the incident. “We lost three people in the tragedy. The injured were admitted in hospitals,” said Mohamud. Response teams have recovered three…
A trip to Singapore is a feast for the senses. The aroma of chilli crab fills the air, the vibrant colours of Chinatown demand attention, and the impressive skyline is a sight to behold. In the midst of all this excitement, the last thing a traveler wants is a problem with their phone connection. For years, the routine was the same. Visitors would land at Changi Airport and begin the search for a local SIM card. They would wait in queues, fumble with tiny cards, and attempt to keep their original SIM safe. This entire process is now a relic…