Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli Tuesday welcomed the revised school drama regulations set to curb political messaging and the ridicule of public institutions in school performances. Atwoli said a majority of COTU members have taken note of some political actors who seek to achieve political scores through their children. He noted that creative arts should not be used to advance political agendas but instead nurture talent, critical thinking, and self-expression among young people. “We wish to express our support for the Government’s decision to regulate the content of plays and performances presented by learners during…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
Amaranth is one of those plants that quietly does everything well. It feeds you, it looks stunning in a garden, and it has a history stretching back thousands of years to the Aztec empire. Whether you’re curious about growing it, cooking with it, or just figuring out what the fuss is about, this guide to amaranth seeds, grain, and the plant itself covers the practical details you actually need. I’ve grown it, cooked with it, and spent more time than I’d like to admit comparing varieties, so consider this a distilled version of everything I’ve picked up along the way.…
A notepad might seem like the simplest thing in the world: a stack of paper, bound on one edge, ready for whatever you need to scribble down. But there’s a reason notepads haven’t disappeared in an age of tablets and smartphones. They’re immediate, tactile, and surprisingly personal. Whether you’re jotting a grocery list, sketching a wireframe, or handing a branded pad to a client at a conference, the notepad does something digital tools can’t: it makes the act of writing feel intentional. Custom notepads, both personalized and branded, take that utility a step further by turning a basic tool into…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Mt. Kenya residents to support President Ruto’s re-election next year to be in a stronger position for a successful presidential bid in 2032. The DP said the region will be in a better position to front a presidential candidate in 2032 which will only be five years away after the next polls. “We have no option next year but to reelect President Ruto. A cow that is heavy with a calf cannot be slaughtered. After the re-election of President Ruto next year, we will only wait for five years. Then in 2032, the calf will…
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to drop the government’s criminal case against Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser convicted in 2022 of defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Supreme Court’s decision follows a move by federal prosecutors in February to drop the indictment brought during President Joe Biden’s administration. Both the Justice Department and Bannon had asked the high court to toss out an appeals court ruling upholding the conviction and send the case back to a trial court so that the original charges…
Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran’s massive South Pars natural gas field and killed two paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders on Monday, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the United States as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum looms within hours. The gas field attack was aimed at eliminating a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said. The field is critical to Iran’s electricity production, but the strike appeared to be separate from Trump’s threats to target power plants and bridges if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping traffic. Iran’s grip on…
Somalia says it is ready to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations, with a Turkish government-owned drilling ship expected to arrive off its coast on Friday. The move follows the successful completion of seismic surveys last year by a Turkish research vessel. In a post on X, Somalia’s Petroleum Minister Dahir Shire described the move toward what would be the country’s first offshore drilling as a “historic milestone in our offshore energy journey… A new chapter begins.” The foreign ministry said if the drilling were to be successful, it would unlock offshore oil reserves and support the country’s economic…
The Democratic Republic of Congo agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said. The Ministry of Communication said a temporary reception system had been set up, while facilities to accommodate arrivals had been selected in the capital, Kinshasa. “Logistical and technical support” will be provided by the US, the statement on Sunday said, adding that the Congolese government would bear no financial cost for the scheme. The government did not say how many deportees they would accept. The US has already sent deportees to several other…
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, potentially shaking up a crowded race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom. “With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post early Monday morning. “Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.” The president called Hilton, a British immigrant and former strategist in UK politics, a “fine man,” who Trump said he has known and respected for many years. Hilton’s campaign thanked Trump for the endorsement in a post…
A 10-year-old boy died after a fire razed down mabati structures in Rodi Township, Homa Bay County. Police said the incident occurred on April 4, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m. within the township area. Officers who responded to the scene found several iron-sheet houses engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Homa Bay were alerted and responded swiftly, managing to contain and extinguish the blaze. During the operation, the body of a male juvenile was recovered from the debris, burnt beyond recognition. The boy’s parents who were not at home at the time of the incident, arrived shortly after receiving the news…
Militants raided a police station in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing four policemen, and also targeted a camp for displaced persons, the force said, as the country experiences a surge in jihadist violence. Police said “terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in an attempt to overrun the town”, located less than 100 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the capital of northeastern Borno state. Just over two weeks ago, triple suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people, in one of the deadliest attacks in…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) strongly dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, terming them false, malicious and intended to undermine public confidence in the country’s top investigative agency. Gachagua claimed some money recovered from the homes of top energy officials was taken to a big office. This, he said was meant to spoil the case being investigated. In a statement issued Sunday, the DCI said remarks made by Gachagua during an Easter service at AIPCA Gakoe Church in Gatundu North regarding an ongoing probe into the suspected irregular procurement of fuel cargo lacked any factual or…
Pepsi has announced it is withdrawing its sponsorship of the Wireless Festival in London this summer after news that Kanye West is to headline the three-day event. The US rapper, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he made in recent years and for which he issued an apology in January. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said earlier that it was “deeply concerning” West was set to headline Wireless. In comments first reported by the Sun on Sunday, Sir Keir said that West had been booked “despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism”. “Antisemitism…
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission currently hurtling through space have had a largely quiet journey so far. Very few in-flight issues have cropped up that could disrupt their peace of mind. Except, that is, for the toilet. The Artemis II crew’s 16.5-foot-wide (5-meter-wide) Orion capsule experienced a waste management-related problem that arose in the early hours of Saturday as Day 3 was winding down. “It’s an issue with dumping the waste out of the toilet,” Artemis II Flight Director Judd Frieling told reporters Saturday morning. “And so it appears to me that we probably have some frozen…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “deeply concerning” that Kanye West is set to headline Wireless Festival in London this summer. West, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he has made in recent years, for which he issued an apology in January. Sir Keir said, in comments first reported by the Sun on Sunday, that West had been booked “despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism”. The festival’s headline sponsor Pepsi has now confirmed that it has “decided to withdraw its sponsorship” of the three-day event. “Antisemitism in any form…