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Unexpected Flooding at Dunga Beach in Kisumu

Traders at the Dunga Beach fish market reported to work as usual, only to find the market significantly flooded. While the flooding was not life threatening, it was an economic risk for the fish traders.
Dunga Beach is one of Lake Victoria’s popular beaches on the Kenyan side. Since Lake Victoria is a fresh-water lake, it serves as Kenya’s greatest and most reliable source of fish.
Cyclone Hidaya seems to have lost momentum.
In Tanzania, for example, the government had halted the ferry operations between Zanzibar Island and Dar-es-salaam.
In Kenya, the meteorological department has sent out a warning to everybody, to be weary of potential heavy rains along the coast. The weather experts underlined the riskiest days as Sunday, May 5th up to Tuesday, May 7th.

Charles Kahariri is the New Chief of Defense Forces

Kenya’s President William Ruto, announced the promotion of Lieutenant General, Charles Muriu Kahariri, to the country’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF). Kahariri’s new title is General Kahariri.
Of all the day’s developments, the most impressive was the appointment of Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed. She has made history as the first female Defense Forces Commander.

Tourists who Were Trapped in the Maasai Mara Flooding Evacuated

Maasai Mara is flooded. Maasai Mara, which is arguably Kenya’s most popular national reserve, has been affected adversely by the heavy rains. The dangerous flooding of the Maasai Mara began on Tuesday, May 2nd. The floods caught everyone unawares, when the banks of River Talek suddenly broke.

Kenya Solemn as it Celebrates its 59th International Labour Day

Kenya is in a somber mood as the country mourns the loss of lives from floods. The body count from the Maai Mahiu mudslide tragedy continues to rise, as floods continue to wreak havoc in other parts of the country. Kitengela, Juja, and some areas of Machakos and Makueni counties are among those most affected by floods.

Kenyans to Celebrate Labor Day on May 1st, 2024

COTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, convened a crucial meeting early this week, to streamline the plans for Labour Day. There is some discomfort within COTU and tension between COTU and PSRA, following the agency’s directive that private guards cease to remit their union dues to COTU.

Daniel Ochola Leads in the Huawei ICT Regional Competition

The impressive performance by the Kenyan students should not be surprising. Kenya is the de facto hub for Information Communication and Technology in Eastern Africa, and the country’s internet connectivity is relatively high. 33% of the Kenyan population had access to the internet by the beginning of 2023.

Torrential Rain Falls in Kenya’s Capital and its Environs

Kenya and other areas of East Africa are experiencing rain of unprecedented proportions. On the night of April 23rd/24th, torrential rains fell in Nairobi and the surrounding counties, felling trees and flooding roads. It was a nightmare for workers to reach their work stations, as some roads were impassable.

World Earth Day was Celebrated on April 22nd

22 April is celebrated as Mother Earth Day all around the world. The significance of the day lies in addressing the crisis of climate-change and pollution. World leaders, Non-Governmental-Organizations, and other interested parties get an opportunity to discuss ways to improve the environment. They also focus on ways to make good management of the environment […]

Popular Journalist, Michael Oyier Passed on April 20th

Popular journalist, Michael Oyier, has died. Kenya learnt of his demise as the country reeled from the loss of it’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla. Ogolla was laid to rest on Sunday, 21st 2024, in a ceremony that was graced by senior church leaders, foreign dignitaries, and politicians. Among the senior politicians present […]

Kenya’s Chief of the Defense Forces, Francis Ogolla, Buried

General Francis Omondi Ogolla was buried today, Sunday, April 21st at his rural home at Ng’iya village in Siaya County.
Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto and his wife, and Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, were among the mourners.

Kenya’s Chief of the Defense Forces, Francis Ogolla Honored

Today, April 20th, 2024, Kenya has paid tribute to the late Chief of the Defense Forces, General Francis Omondi Ogolla. General Ogolla is survived by his wife, Aileen Ogolla, daughter, Lorna Omondi, and son, Joel ­ Omondi. General Ogolla’s farewell ceremony, which was held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex within Lang’ata constituency, was managed and […]

Unprecedented Rains in Dubai and the Gulf Region

Massive rains were also reported in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, as Dubai International Airport instructed people to stay away from the airport on Wednesday. 87 million passengers ordinarily travel through the airport every year.

Iranian President Raisi is Expected to visit Islamabad soon

Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is touted to be planning to visit Pakistan soon. Credible sources indicate the date of the visit is April 22nd. Pakistan has already hinted that Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, is set to have a meeting with the Iranian president, and so, the news from Iran is just […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have another Netflix Series Lined Up

In 2022, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, starred in a documentary about their lives as royals in the United Kingdom. Everyone, probably save for the royal family, was eager to see what the two had to say. One reason people were curious was that Harry had already stepped down from royalty, and so […]

Prince Harry’s Upcoming Trip to the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to visit the UK in May. The couple is set to attend a church service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, meant to commemorate the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary. It has been unclear if Prince Harry, who is the Invictus Games’ patron, will take his family with him to London. […]

OJ Simpson Dies of Cancer at 76 years of Age

The family of former NFL player, OJ Simpson, has today, Thursday, April 11th 2024, announced his demise. OJ Simpson, in full stands for Orenthal James Simpson. Simpson is said to have died on Wednesday, the 10th, at his home in Las Vegas, at the age of 76. OJ, whose murder-related controversy made him more of […]

Attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7th

Moscow has accused Kyiv of attacking the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on 7th April 2024. Nevertheless, reports indicate that the damage caused on the Russian-controlled plant was minor. Immediately after the attack, the Russian media called the attack a nuclear terrorist activity by Ukraine. In response, Ukraine denied the allegation, indicating that Russia was trying […]

Kenyan Government Seeks to Protect Farmers from Poor Fertilizer

The NPK 10:26:10 fertilizer is now unacceptable for use in Kenya. Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has found this fertilizer unfit for farming, and has, therefore, suspended its distribution. The affected NPK fertilizer is issued by KEN Chemicals Limited, and distributed to farmers through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). The Principal Secretary in the […]

Wishing a Quick Recovery to Catherine Middleton, the Princess of Wales

Catherine Middleton, wife to William, Prince of Wales, has cancer. She made the disclosure in a video statement today, Friday, as she explained the treatment her doctors have recommended. Making it clear the cancer diagnosis was a shock to the family,  Kate assured the public she has already begun chemotherapy. Kate Middleton’s statement is likely […]

Suspected Drug Baron Found Dead at the Kenyan Coast

Yusuf Ahmed Swaleh, a Kenyan believed to have taken over the Akasha drug empire, is dead. His body was found in a forest in Kilifi County on Sunday, with a wound on his head. The Akashas were a Kenyan family, famous for their expansive drug business that traversed international borders. The family patriarch, Ibrahim Akasha, […]

Abortion Still a Key Campaign Topic in the US

On Thursday, March 14th 2024, the US Vice-President, Kamala Harris, visited the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Minnesota. Planned Parenthood clinics offer a range of health services, which include birth control, pregnancy testing, mental health, HIV, and abortion services. Abortion is a major bone of contention among Americans, with more members of the Republican Party opposed […]

Kenyans Top in the 2023/24 Huawei ICT Regional Competition

On Friday, March 15, 2024, Huawei, the giant Chinese technology corporation, acknowledged the ICT prowess of 21 Kenyans in Nairobi. The corporation rewarded the 21 Kenyans, who are all students, for emerging winners in the just completed Huawei ICT annual competition. They all received great opportunities for internships, and some jobs, and 18 of them […]

Elon Musk Cancels Deal with Don Lemon 24hrs after Interview

Elon Musk has abruptly terminated a content deal with Don Lemon, a former employee of CNN. The deal cancelation came within 24 hours of the X owner doing a 1½-hour-interview with Lemon. That interview was to become the inaugural episode of Lemon’s Don Lemon Show on X. This interview, which was to be aired on […]

Russia Threatens to Use Nuclear Weapons in the Ukraine War!

Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nukes in the war with Ukraine. Speaking today from Russia, the country’s president warned the US against sending ground troops to assist Ukrainian soldiers. He said that if that happens, he will not hesitate to authorize the use of nukes. In the same vein, Putin bragged about Russia’s arsenal […]

India to Invest Heavily in the Production of Semi-conductors

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, sees no reason why India cannot lead the world in technology. He expressed this position as he unveiled three semi-conductor projects, which are part of an initiative the country began 2yrs ago. He made a public statement on Wednesday, March 13th 2024, saying that one reason India lags behind […]

Hilarious Moment as John Cena Appears on Stage Naked!

There was a hilarious moment during the Oscars, when John Cena appeared on stage virtually nude. The joke hit home better when Cena disclosed that he was there to announce the winner of the Costumes Award! Cena is a popular professional wrestler and actor. The whole nude scenario was well choreographed, with Jimmy Kimmel initially […]

At Last, the $460 billion Federal Spending Bill Passes!

On Friday, March 8th, the US Senate passed the $460 billion bill to allow the government to release funding to federal agencies. President Joe Biden had to sign the bill into law before midnight, in order to beat the official Friday deadline. The bill had delayed for months in the House of Representatives, owing to […]

Is the Global Internet Connectivity at Risk of Disruption?

During this first week of March 2024, internet services in Pakistan and India, as well as some areas of East Africa, were destabilized. Some sources indicate that parts of Europe were also affected. The reason for this unsettling development was that some fiber optic cables within the depths of the Red Sea were damaged by […]

America Excited That Sweden Has Joined NATO

Yesterday, March 7th 2024, Sweden became officially part of NATO or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Nordic country is the 32nd member of this alliance that is composed of USA, Canada, and some European countries. For many years, Sweden has co-operated with NATO in keeping peace across the continent, but the Swedish government submitted […]

Biden Delivers the 2024 State of the Union Address

The State of the Union address is an annual event in the US. The 46th US President, Joe Biden, has today, March 8th 2024, delivered the annual State of the Union (SOTU) address at Capitol hill. US presidents have continued to observe this tradition of in-person SOTU address, since the presidency of Woodrow Wilson in […]

Elon Musk Not Donating Money to Support Trump’s Campaign

There was suspicion that Elon Musk was going to donate campaign funds to the Trump campaign. This was after he was seen visiting Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Elon Musk is the dollar billionaire, owner of the electric car company, Tesla, and X, the media platform formerly known as Twitter. Elon Musk issued a media statement […]

No End in Sight to the Disastrous 2yr-Russia-Ukraine War

Fears Abound the War Could Spread Wider Two years have lapsed since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the same month the big neighbor attacked Ukraine in 2014. Fears are rife that this war could spread to other countries in the region. Russia and Ukraine were once states under the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic, […]

Donald Trump Wins in the Supreme Court!

Capitol Hill, Washington DC.

On Monday, March 4th 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Donald Trump in the Republican primaries’ case. Trump should now be legally on the election ballot for 2024. The Supreme Court deliberated on the case for more than two hours, before handing Trump his big win. In the much-anticipated ruling, the Supreme […]