A search operation rescued one crew member after a US fighter jet was shot down over western Iran, US and Israeli media report, citing unnamed officials. Reports a US F-15E jet had been downed were first published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim news agency. It would mark the first time a US jet has been taken out by Iran since the start of the war on 28 February. Social media footage verified by the BBC shows a refuelling plane and two helicopters flying low over Khuzestan province, consistent with a search and rescue mission. The apparent incident comes…
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All officials of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) were Friday re-elected, getting a fresh mandate to continue steering the doctors’ union for another term. According to the official results released after the poll held on Thursday, Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah retained his seat unopposed, signalling strong internal backing and continuity at the helm of the union. His deputy, Dr. Dennis Miskellah Mbogori, was also re-elected after garnering 4,339 votes (69.64%) against his opponent Dr. Wendy Nyeera Kimbui’s 1,869 votes (29.99%). National Chairperson Dr. Abidan Mwachi staved off competition from Dr. Deogracious Moses Maero Onyango and…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu and his deputy Hesbon Otieno were among ten officials elected unopposed in the union’s polls held on Friday. The elections, held at Tom Mboya Labour College, brought together delegates from across the country. Also elected unopposed were National Chairman Patrick Karinga, First Vice National Chairman Malel Langat, and Second Vice National Chairman Aggrey Namisi. Other positions filled without contest include National Treasurer James Ndiku, Deputy National Treasurer Kennedy Nyamwanda, and Assistant National Treasurer Kullow Mohammed. In the women’s leadership category, Mercy Kambati and Mercy Ndungu also secured their positions unopposed.…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) asked Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 to register afresh, saying they are not included in the current biometric Register of Voters (RoV) unless they later updated their details. IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon said the current register was established in 2012 following major electoral reforms that introduced biometric voter registration to enhance the credibility and transparency of elections. “As a result, individuals who registered before 2012 are not part of the current biometric register unless they presented themselves for fresh registration,” said Ethekon. The reforms were anchored in the Constitution of Kenya…
The Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company appointed an acting Managing Director following the arrest of Joe Sang. The board said it had named Pius Mwendwa (GM-Finance) as acting MD adding it had taken note of the ongoing reports and developments affecting Sang and others. “The Board is monitoring the situation and is in communication with the relevantbinstitutions to understand the nature and scope of the allegations.” “We wish to assure our stakeholders, our shareholders and the public that KPC’s operations remain stable and unaffected,” chairperson Faith Boinett said in a statement. Sang and 15 other officials serving…
Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US. Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those aged over 60, a statement from the Cuban embassy in the US said. It said the release was taking place “in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system”. Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba’s leadership and has implemented an…
Police in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County, launched investigations into the death of a 50-year-old man whose body was found along a murram road in Mwile Village. The incident was reported at around 1:58 a.m. on Thursday, police said. Police visited the scene and identified the deceased as Joseph Kithela. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had, at around midnight, been involved in an argument with an unidentified along the road, approximately 60 metres from a shop. The shopkeeper told police he heard someone running before suddenly falling outside his shop. When he went to check, he found the man…
Police in Nyamira South Sub-County launched investigations into a suspected murder after an elderly woman was found dead under unclear circumstances in Bokiambori Sub-location. The incident was reported on Thursday at around 10:30 a.m. The body of 82-year-old Teresia Nyanchama was discovered lying outside a homestead belonging to a man identified as Sylvester Moracho in Materio Village, West Mugirango Location, approximately four kilometres from the police station. Police visited the scene and found the body lying on grass. The deceased had visible injuries, including blood oozing from the left ear and a wound on the knee. Ants were also observed…
A police officer in Embu County is recovering after being bitten by a snake at his home on the evening of April 1, 2026. The constable of police was attacked at around 7:00 p.m Wednesday shortly after arriving home from duty. The incident occurred as he attempted to wear a pair of shoes, unaware that a snake had concealed itself inside. The officer sustained a bite on his right wrist. He was quickly rushed to Kiambere Dispensary, where he received emergency treatment, including the administration of anti-venom. Police confirmed that the officer is in stable condition and responding well to…
Local cement and concrete solutions provider Bamburi Cement Plc Board announced the appointment of Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2026. Ndugwa succeeds Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group, Mr. Ndugwa brings over two decades of executive experience across sub-Saharan Africa. He most recently served as the Mergers and Acquisitions Projects Director for the Holcim Group MEA Region and previously held the role of CEO at Lafarge South Africa. Confirming the appointment, Bamburi Cement Board Chairman Dr. John Simba described Ndugwa as a transformative…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) formally initiated proceedings to kick out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from office as the party’s Secretary General over alleged gross misconduct. In a show-cause letter issued on Thursday, signed by ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Sifuna was accused of publicly contradicting party positions and resolutions. Among the cited incidents are his appearances on a tv show on July 22, 2025, and February 3, 2026, where he allegedly made statements inconsistent with the party’s official stance, including declaring the ODM-UDA broad-based arrangement “dead.” The party further accused him of persistently issuing contradictory statements despite participating in internal…
French President Emmanuel Macron hit back at Donald Trump on Thursday after the US president mocked Macron’s relationship with his wife as he chided France for refusing to join the US-Israeli offensive against Iran. The two leaders have touted their friendly relationship in the past, especially during Trump’s first term in office. But at a private event Wednesday, Trump lambasted the French leader for not coming to America’s aid in the Middle East. “I called up France, Macron, whose wife treats him extremely badly, (he is) still recovering from the right to the jaw,” the US president said, apparently referencing…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Thursday asked traders in Gikomba, Nairobi not to be incited to reject a modern market by clueless politicians who have no plan for them. Prof. Kindiki said it will only take a few months to complete the modern facility that will accommodate thousands of traders who already have a stake in the market. “We are requesting the 6,300 traders of Gikomba market to give us a few months to build a modern market for them and their years of suffering, including persistent fires, will be a thing of the past,” DP said. He spoke on Thursday…
Police in Mutuati Sub-County, Meru County, launched investigations into the killing of a man whose body was discovered with visible injuries in Shauri Moyo area. According to police, the incident was reported on the evening of April 1, 2026 by a local resident. The deceased, identified as Ngwatai M’Itabathi, was found lying lifeless in a supine position. Police officers visited the scene and indicated preliminary findings indicate that the body had a deep cut on the right ear and bruises on the left ribs, suggesting a violent attack. The scene was processed and documented before the body was moved to…
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez. The move comes less than three months after US forces seized the country’s previous leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a military raid in Caracas and took them to New York to face drug trafficking charges. Rodríguez, a close ally of Maduro who served as his vice-president, had been placed on the sanctions list in 2018, with the US accusing her of undermining democracy. She was sworn in as interim president by Venezuela’s National Assembly, which is dominated by Maduro loyalists, days after the US raid and…