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US introduces $1 fee for Diversity Visa lottery registration starting October 2025
08/10/2025

US introduces $1 fee for Diversity Visa lottery registration starting October 2025

The US Department of State will require a $1 electronic registration fee for the Diversity Visa (Green Card) lottery beginning with the DV-2027 program in October 2025. Applicants from Kenya and other eligible countries must pay to participate.

to introduce Swahili teaching in schools to strengthen East African integration
08/10/2025

to introduce Swahili teaching in schools to strengthen East African integration

Somalia has announced plans to introduce Swahili into its national education curriculum for schools and universities, a move President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says will strengthen East African integration and foster regional unity within the EAC bloc.

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has unveiled a new initiative to accelerate digital transformation and bolster hi...
08/10/2025

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has unveiled a new initiative to accelerate digital transformation and bolster higher education across Africa by offering a free 12-month AI Pro Premium subscription to eligible university students.

Google has announced a new initiative to accelerate digital transformation in Africa, offering university students in six countries—including Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa—a free 12-month AI Pro Premium subscription to enhance learning, research, and innovation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an urgent call for more “effective” sanctions after alleging that Brit...
08/10/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an urgent call for more “effective” sanctions after alleging that British microcomputers were among over 100,000 foreign-made components discovered in Russian missiles and drones utilized during Sunday’s deadly strikes on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for stricter sanctions after UK-made microchips and other foreign components were found in Russian missiles and drones.

The military government of Burkina Faso has announced the arrest of eight individuals associated with a Dutch-based huma...
08/10/2025

The military government of Burkina Faso has announced the arrest of eight individuals associated with a Dutch-based humanitarian organization, formally accusing them of “spying and treason.”

Burkina Faso arrests eight staff of a Dutch NGO, accusing them of spying and treason. The NGO denies the allegations, stressing their work protects aid workers.

Nigerian minister, Uche Nnaji resigns over alleged forgery of academic credentials
08/10/2025

Nigerian minister, Uche Nnaji resigns over alleged forgery of academic credentials

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, resigns following allegations of submitting fake academic credentials during his appointment.

AI-driven innovations to watch in 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to redefine industries in 2026, moving fa...
08/10/2025

AI-driven innovations to watch in 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to redefine industries in 2026, moving far beyond simple automation to become a driver of transformative decision-making across business, healthcare, and daily life.

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare, finance, and consumer technology in 2026. Explore AI trends, ethical considerations, and the industries set to benefit most from intelligent, adaptive systems.

Kenyan pastor Ng’ang’a faces backlash over viral gang r**e confession
07/10/2025

Kenyan pastor Ng’ang’a faces backlash over viral gang r**e confession

A viral video of Kenyan televangelist Pastor James Ng’ang’a allegedly confessing to a gang r**e during his youth has sparked nationwide outrage, with Kenyans demanding legal action and questioning accountability within the church.

Two Nairobi men, arraigned for defrauding woman of Ksh 15m in fake deal They purportedly convinced the complainant tha...
07/10/2025

Two Nairobi men, arraigned for defrauding woman of Ksh 15m in fake deal

They purportedly convinced the complainant that they could facilitate profitable trading on the cryptocurrency exchange platform, .

Two suspects have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of KSh15.36 million through a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme linked to Binance. The accused face charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to defraud.

Uganda police deny holding Kenyan activists six days after abduction in Kampala
07/10/2025

Uganda police deny holding Kenyan activists six days after abduction in Kampala

Six days after two Kenyan activists reportedly disappeared in Kampala, Uganda Police deny holding them in custody. Families, lawyers, and human rights groups raise concerns over cross-border repression and demand urgent answers.

EC blocks three women seeking to unseat Speaker Among in Bukedea MP race
06/10/2025

EC blocks three women seeking to unseat Speaker Among in Bukedea MP race

The Electoral Commission (EC) has blocked three women from contesting the Bukedea Woman MP seat, preventing a challenge to prominent Speaker Annet Among. Read the latest updates on Uganda’s 2026 election race.

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