Timothy Kimani, widely known as Njugush, has publicly confirmed that he and his wife Celestine Ndinda have separated. In a statement, Njugush said the couple made the decision to part ways last year after careful and mutual consideration, describing the move as respectful and amicable. Despite the separation, he emphasized that they remain committed to co-parenting their children, who continue to be their top priority. He also noted that they still support each other, underscoring that their relationship remains cordial even after going their separate ways. The announcement marks a significant development for the couple, who have long been admired…
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A parliamentary committee Tuesday urged the Ministry of Interior to act decisively against emerging criminal gangs, warning that their resurgence could undermine national security and the integrity of the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned against a repeat of past election cycles marked by the rise of sectarian groups such as Mungiki and Chinkororo, which were linked to violence in the run-up to the 1992, 1997 and 2007 polls. Committee chairperson and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo said the State must act early to prevent criminal networks from taking root during the…
Mobile transfer codes buzzing at village shops, QR-based transport tickets flashing across urban bus windows, and drone sensors guiding tomato irrigation now headline regional conversations. The narrative once revolved around venture rounds in Nairobi or Kigali, yet those boardroom scenes only skim today’s surface. A wider story unfolds on dusty roads and apartment balconies where technology decisions shape meals, budgets, and health checks within minutes. Early-stage founders still matter, but information flows faster when comparison tools mirror global standards. Local real-estate entrepreneurs, for example, model rent dashboards with support from a Zillow scraping API clone, discovering market gaps block by…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed the opposition for offering nothing to Kenyans saying they are ready to face and defeat them in the coming elections. The DP said the figures in the opposition previously occupied senior positions in government but did nothing to improve the lives of the people but are now out presenting themselves as the needed alternative. “I challenge them to tell the people of Kenya what they did for them when they were in power,” DP said. He spoke on Tuesday when he launched and inspected ongoing development projects in North Imenti Constituency, Meru County. “We cannot…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed the opposition for offering nothing to Kenyans saying they are ready to face and defeat them in the coming elections. The DP said the figures in the opposition previously occupied senior positions in government but did nothing to improve the lives of the people but are now out presenting themselves as the needed alternative. “I challenge them to tell the people of Kenya what they did for them when they were in power,” DP said. He spoke on Tuesday when he launched and inspected ongoing development projects in North Imenti Constituency, Meru County. “We cannot…
Police in western Nigeria have arrested 42 suspected illegal miners as part of an investigation into the abduction of a local monarch. Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, the ruler of the Olayinka community in Ifelodun in Kwara state, was kidnapped on Saturday evening when armed men stormed his palace. The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ransom of $300,000 (£221,000) to free the traditional ruler, though the authorities have not confirmed this. Police are conducting search operations in the surrounding area as fears grow about security in Kwara state, which has seen a recent rise in attacks on rural communities. For years,…
South Africa’s police chief was formally charged with failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role following a health contract that has become the subject of a criminal investigation. General Fannie Masemola, 62, was summoned to court over his alleged part in the awarding of a controversial $21m (£15.5m) tender, which has since been cancelled. He has been charged with violating part of South Africa’s Public Finance Management Act, which governs how public finances are managed. The case comes amidst a national inquiry examining allegedly widespread corruption involving police officers and politicians. Masemola told journalists after the…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the role played by two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua. The two died alongside two Mexican officials when their car crashed on their way back from an operation to destroy illegal drug labs, Chihuahua officials said. Sheinbaum said that neither she nor senior members of the federal security team had been informed about any joint US-Mexican operations. The Mexican leader has been adamant that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance at the federal level. Sheinbaum has come under…
Madonna has offered a reward for the return of the outfit she wore on stage at Coachella last weekend, after several of her vintage costume pieces went missing following the festival. “These aren’t just clothes, they are part of my history,” the Queen of Pop wrote on Instagram. Among them were the purple jacket, corset and dress she wore during her surprise guest appearance with Sabrina Carpenter at the California event on Friday night. “I’m hoping and praying that some kind soul will find these items and reach out to my team,” Madonna wrote, adding that she was “offering a…
Japan has relaxed decades-old restrictions on its arms exports, clearing the way for it to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. The announcement on Tuesday marks a milestone in Tokyo’s shift away from the pacifism that has characterised its post-war defence policy. It also comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region. Restrictions that limit arms exports to just five categories – rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping – will be lifted. This means Japan can now sell lethal weapons to the 17 countries with which it has defence agreements, including the US and the UK.…
A 32-year-old Canadian woman has been killed and 13 people injured after a man opened fire at a historical site in Mexico, according to Mexican officials. The gunman killed himself after the attack. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has expressed her solidarity with the victims of a shooting at one of the country’s most important tourist destinations, the ancient pyramid complex of Teotihuacán. It comes with seven weeks to go before the first match of the Fifa World Cup is held in Mexico City. “There was a big push and panic of everybody running at the same time to get…
Apple just made it official. Tim Cook steps down as CEO on September 1, 2026, handing the reins to hardware engineering chief John Ternus — who becomes Apple’s eighth CEO. The transition was approved unanimously by the board of directors. It’s the perfect moment to put all three of Apple’s defining leaders side by side — not with opinions, but with data. Market cap. Revenue. Products. Tenure. What each inherited, and what each built. Here’s the full breakdown. 01 — The Three Leaders at a Glance Each CEO took over a radically different company. The Apple of 1997, 2011, and…
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250m (£185m) defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, accusing the magazine of publishing false and damaging claims about his conduct in office. Patel alleges that the magazine published harmful claims, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty. The article, citing sources, also alleged that Patel’s conduct created a risk to public safety and national security. The Atlantic has defended its reporting. To win a defamation suit in the US, public officials must demonstrate that a publisher acted with actual malice. “We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will…
More than 200 civilians held captive in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo by an armed group linked to the Islamic State have been rescued in an army operation, the military in neighbouring Uganda has said. Ugandan soldiers, working with their Congolese counterparts, targeted a camp controlled by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group that has its origins in Uganda. Children were among those freed, the youngest being a 14-year-old girl, according to a Ugandan statement. The ADF was originally formed in Uganda in the 1990s by people disgruntled with the government’s treatment of Muslims. But…
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple announced today. Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple’s Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to chairman of the board at Apple, and he will “assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world.” Tim Cook, led Apple to become a $4 trillion company and defined its identity in the post-Steve…