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World Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport
The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …
InternationalU.S. Strikes Escalate Four Days After Khamenei's Death in Airstrike
U.S. military forces have intensified their offensive against Iran with the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a comprehensive campaign that has targeted over 1,700 …
InternationalThree U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles Downed by Friendly Fire in Kuwait
Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air-defense systems in a friendly-fire incident that occurred around 11:03 p.m. …
InternationalTrump’s 107-Minute State of the Union Hails Economic Revival, Vows War on Fraud
President Donald Trump delivered a 107-minute State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on February 22, 2026, using the platform …
InternationalMuseveni Hosts Samia in One-Day Working Visit to Strengthen Uganda-Tanzania Ties, Focus on EACOP Progress
President Yoweri Museveni hosted Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan for a one-day working visit in Uganda on February 6, 2026, aimed at reinforcing diplomatic, …
NewsPresident Ruto Inspects 80% Complete Talanta Stadium, Set for March 2026 Handover as Raila Odinga International Stadium
President William Ruto on Saturday inspected the Talanta Stadium construction site along Ngong Road, where the 60,000-seat venue is now over 80% complete and …
NewsKenyan Activist Truphena Muthoni Sets Guinness World Record with 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Marathon
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time hugging a tree, completing a 72-hour marathon without …
InternationalTanzania Marks Independence Day in Shadow of Protest Ban and Canceled Celebrations Amid Post-Election Tensions
Tanzania is marking its 64th Independence Day on December 9, 2025, in an unusually subdued atmosphere, with the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan …
BusinessWorld Bank Blames CA Delay for High Call Rates, Pushes for Cost-Based Pricing to Lower Tariffs
The World Bank has attributed Kenya's high mobile call rates to delays by the Communications Authority in reducing mobile termination charges, urging the regulator …
InternationalTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Blames Opposition and Foreign Actors for Orchestrating Post-Election Unrest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has squarely blamed the opposition and foreign actors for instigating the recent wave of chaos in Tanzania, asserting that the …