A fresh political row has erupted between National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata following accusations of political pressure and hypocrisy. In a strongly worded public statement, Ichung’wah dismissed claims that he had been exerting pressure on the governor, insisting that his earlier remarks—made openly at Kenneth Matiba Hospital—were intended to call out what he termed as inconsistencies in Kang’ata’s political conduct. “I said what I said in public, not to exert pressure but to highlight the hypocrisy I observed,” Ichung’wah stated, adding that the two leaders have a long-standing political relationship. The Majority Leader went…
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has signalled a potential political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election, announcing that he will not seek re-election on his current party’s ticket while calling for a shift in national policy toward production-driven growth. In a carefully worded statement, Kang’ata expressed gratitude for his long-standing working relationship with President William Ruto, dating back to 2013 when he first entered Parliament as Kiharu MP. He noted that their collaboration had continued through his tenure as Senator and Senate Majority Whip, and now as governor. He accused UDA and its leadership of coercsion and intimidation to endorse…
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The African continent will one day break in two, with a new ocean filling the void between the separation, scientists say. Researchers have determined that Eastern Africa will likely split from the rest of the continent along the Turkana Rift, a 310-mile-long region spanning Kenya and Ethiopia, because it exhibits characteristics of late-stage continental rifting, according to a paper published in Nature Communications. Continental rifting is what happens when the Earth’s crust — the outermost layer that is rocky and hard — begins to extend, Christian Rowan, a Ph.D candidate at Columba University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, told…
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The U.S., Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation, AFRICOM said. “The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing,” it said in a statement. The incident happened on May 2 near the Cap Draa Training Area near Tan Tan, close to the Atlantic Ocean. The terrain is mountainous, a mix of desert and semidesert plains. The war games…
A multi-agency security team manning a roadblock at Kanyonyoo along the Thika–Garissa Highway intercepted a passenger bus ferrying a cache of ammunition and government stores, thwarting what could have been a serious security threat. The bus belonging to Buscar Sacco, was en route from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for a routine check, police said. What began as an ordinary inspection quickly turned into a major breakthrough. A thorough search of the vehicle’s boot led officers to a suspicious blue metallic box. Upon opening it, they uncovered a chilling haul-19 rounds of 7.62x51mm G3 live ammunition, 116…
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Kenya and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation, with renewed focus on trade, investment, and development partnerships. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya values its long-standing partnership with Japan, noting that it has delivered tangible results across key sectors of the economy. Mudavadi spoke in Nairobi during talks with a visiting Japanese delegation led by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. “Japan is Kenya’s key and dependable development partner. Our cooperation continues to support critical sectors of the economy,” said Mudavadi. The two sides reviewed progress in bilateral relations and identified…
Experts moved to investigate the cause of an incident where an aircraft conducting a skydiving operation made an emergency crash landing at Columbus Beach in Diani, Kwale County, on Saturday afternoon. The scene was secured overnight ahead of the arrival of the experts. The cause of the accident was not immediately known. Police said on Sunday the probe will reveal more details on the accident. According to police, the incident occurred at around 2:50 p.m. on May 2, 2026, involving a Sentient Sky Ltd aircraft, flight number 5Y-MSN. The aircraft was carrying six ncluding the pilot, a Kenyan national, and…
Nigeria’s government has summoned South Africa’s top diplomat in Abuja over attacks on foreigners in the country, the foreign ministry said Saturday. South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised economy, has long been a destination for both legal and undocumented African workers. But saddled with an unemployment rate of over 30 percent, it has seen repeated spurts of xenophobic and anti-migrant protests — including renewed violence in recent weeks. South Africa’s acting high commissioner in Abuja is set to meet with Nigerian officials Monday for discussions on “documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses”, foreign ministry…
ODM started a retreat in Mombasa Sunday, running through Tuesday, bringing together members of its National Executive Committee, the parliamentary group and elected governors at a time the party is grappling with internal pressure and possible engagement talks with President William Ruto’s UDA. The meeting is part of ODM’s activation drive aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and expanding its grassroots reach. Officials said the retreat is expected to review strategy, sharpen mobilisation on the ground and address concerns raised during recent youth engagement forums held across several counties. The Mombasa retreat also comes amid growing unease within sections of…
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between Jun 19 and July 17 the African Federation (CAF) announced on Saturday without revealing which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears the countries would fail to be ready were quelled with CAF president Patrice Motsepe who fought off a delay to 2028. “We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful…
Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio’s famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf — her nickname — overhead as she took the stage over an hour late. About two million people were expected to attend the free outdoor concert by the 49-year-old Colombian superstar, who performed on a massive stage outside the legendary Copacabana Hotel. This beach has hosted the biggest divas in pop in recent years, with Madonna striking a pose for 1.6 million in 2024 and Lady Gaga singing her greatest hits to 2.1…
An aircraft conducting a skydiving operation made an emergency crash landing at Columbus Beach in Diani, Kwale County, on Saturday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at around 2:50 p.m. on May 2, 2026, involving a Sentient Sky Ltd aircraft, flight number 5Y-MSN. The aircraft was carrying six ncluding the pilot, a Kenyan national, and five skydivers of different nationalities. The skydivers were identified as Robert Kruger from South Africa, Neil Oliver from the United Kingdom, Sharon Gishore and Wanjau Njoroge, both Kenyans, and Wolfgang Luif from Australia. Authorities confirmed that all six individuals were safely rescued following the…
A public service vehicle (PSV) bus was on Saturday morning completely destroyed by fire along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway near Ikoya Trading Centre in Makindu Sub-county, Makueni County. The incident occurred at around 5:00 a.m. on May 2, 2026, involving a Mercedes-Benz bus, belonging to Nurein Company and operating on the Mombasa–Nairobi route. According to the driver, he noticed flames emerging from the rear left tyres through his side mirror while en route to Nairobi. He immediately pulled over to the roadside and alerted the conductor and passengers. All passengers safely alighted from the bus and managed to salvage their belongings…