Pope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican
In a statement, the Holy See press office said that due to a fall Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, the pope’s residence, the 88-year-old pontiff “suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture.” The statement added that his arm has been “immobilized as a precautionary measure.” Official pictures showed the pope wearing […]
Film icon David Lynch dies at 78
David Lynch, an influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows, including Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 78. His death was confirmed via his official Facebook page, where his family wrote: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man […]
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk’s company said the upper stage was lost after problems developed after lift-off from Texas on Thursday. But the Super Heavy booster managed to returned to its launchpad as planned, prompting an eruption of applause from ground control teams. The mission came hours after the first flight of the Blue Origin New […]
Zuchu Vs Wasafi FM: Singer to sue Diamond’s station for defamation
Tanzanian bongo flava songstress Zuchu has announced her intention to file a lawsuit against Wasafi FM and her longtime music collaborator, Diamond Platnumz. The singer’s decision follows a segment aired on Wasafi FM – Diamond’s media entity- where the hosts mocked her, claiming that the ‘Naringa’ hitmaker was desperate and pressuring Diamond to marry her. […]
‘I’ve lost my joy, appetite and friends’ – Morara decries misery after weeks of persecution
Morara Kebaso, a prominent activist, lawyer, and politician, has taken to social media to decry what he describes as relentless harassment by the state. “In the last few weeks I have been hounded and tormented by the state,” Morara began, sharing his frustrations with his followers. The Inject Party leader claimed that one of the […]
AUC election homestretch: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa hosts Raila
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in the southern Africa region ahead of the February 2025 elections. The former premier was on Thursday, January 16, 2025, hosted by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa in his Pretoria official residence. “I am grateful for the warm reception I have […]
Mudavadi: China committed to financing SGR extension from Naivasha to Malaba
In a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mudavadi who hosted the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Kenya Guo Haiyan at his office said that SGR extension was part of the discussions. Mudavadi, in addition, stated that China and Kenya will explore further strategic partnerships which will play a key role in driving economic […]
Makau Mutua expresses gratitude to Botswana president after Raila’s AUC bid talks
In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mutua who was in the company of Raila Odinga revealed he was honoured to link up with the newly appointed leader. Mutua was particularly praiseworthy of Boko’s knowledgeable mind, who happened to attend the Harvard Law school like him. The visit is […]
Female parliamentarians launches campaign against femicide and GBV
The initiative dubbed Komesha Dhuluma comes amid concerns raised over the alarming rise in femicide and GBV cases in Kenya. In a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kajiado Women Representative Leah Sankaire who is the chairperson of KEWOPA during the official launch at the Parliament Buildings announced that all 102 female legislators from both […]
TBT: Nandi senator Cherargei shares hilarious 2008 photo before fame
Cherargei started out as an activist in 2013, years before he became an advocate of the High Court of Kenya where together with the then Nandi senator Stephen Sang, they criticized the county’s first governor Cleophas Lagat. According to the Senate of Kenya, the senator finished his secondary school education in 2006 at the prestigious […]