Nigerian Dancer Completes 176-Hour Marathon in Bid to Break Guinness World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, has completed a seven-day dance marathon in Lagos, recording more than 176 hours in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Records title. Daniel concluded the physically demanding…
Catholic Archbishop Alick Banda Arrested Over Alleged Unlawful Possession of ZRA Vehicle
Lusaka Archbishop Dr Alick Banda has been arrested by Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) over allegations that he was in possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained. The Catholic Church leader was arrested on…
Tanzanian Couple Arrested in Mombasa Over Alleged Bus Passenger Drugging Racket
Detectives in Mombasa have arrested a Tanzanian couple suspected of running a racket in which unsuspecting bus passengers were allegedly drugged and robbed of their valuables. The investigation began on September 18, 2026, after a passenger travelling…
Duale Orders SHA-Linked Health Facilities to Complete HMIS Migration by September 30
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed all health facilities contracted by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to complete their migration to the new Health Management Information System (HMIS) by midnight on September 30, warning that facilities…
Kenya Sugar Production Hits Record High as Cane Deliveries Top 1 Million Tonnes
Kenya’s sugar industry recorded its strongest monthly performance on record in July 2026, with sugar production rising to 91,022 tonnes as sugarcane deliveries crossed the one-million-tonne mark for the first time. Data from the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB)…
High Court Convicts Four Over 2015 Murder of Former Kabete MP George Muchai
The High Court in Nairobi has convicted four men over the 2015 murder of former Kabete Member of Parliament George Muchai and three members of his security team. The conviction marks a major development in the case, which has remained before the courts…
‎Nigeria’s AAC Sues Tinubu Over Failure to Transfer Power During Europe Stay
Nigeria’s opposition political party, the African Action Congress (AAC), has sued President Bola Tinubu over his alleged failure to temporarily transfer power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima during his extended stay in Europe. Tinubu left Nigeria…
SGB and VIP Protection Commandant Lazarus Opicho Dies, Leaders Pay Tribute
Senior police officer Lazarus Opicho, the Commandant of the Security of Government Buildings (SGB) and VIP Protection Unit, has died, with leaders and colleagues mourning a career officer remembered for his professionalism, courage and commitment to…
IEBC Suspends Tender for 2027 Ballot Papers After Procurement Challenge
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended a major tender for the supply of ballot papers and other critical election materials following a request for review filed at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board…
DCI Warns Kenyans Against Falling for Flashy Forex, Crypto Wealth Displays
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has cautioned Kenyans against being misled by flashy displays of wealth on social media, particularly those associated with Forex and cryptocurrency trading. The DCI said some individuals operating in the…