Author: Zaraon Thryss
NAIROBI, KENYA — President William Ruto has invoked his constitutional power of mercy, ordering the release of 57 prisoners from correctional facilities across Kenya. The decision, announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, was based on recommendations from the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee (POMAC). Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, in the official statement, declared, “His Excellency the President has extended the hand of clemency to fifty-six Kenyan citizens and one foreign national.” The presidential acts of mercy include the conditional release of 31 prisoners serving life sentences. A foreign national from an East African Community…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the dispatch of examination certificates for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates. According to a statement released on X, KNEC has distributed the certificates to Sub-County Director of Education offices throughout the country. “Candidates are advised to liaise with the schools where they sat the examinations to collect the certificates,” KNEC stated. KNEC emphasized the illegality of schools withholding certificates from candidates. “Any candidate whose certificate is withheld should report to the Sub-County Director of Education,” the council advised. This…
DAR ES SALAAM, TANANIA — Tanzanian music sensation Zuhura Othman, widely known as Zuchu, delivered a memorable performance for her fans at the Samia Serengeti Music Festival, even after experiencing an unexpected fall on stage. The incident, which occurred at midnight on Sunday, April 27, 2025, was captured in a video that has since gained traction online. The footage shows the ‘Naringa’ hitmaker energetically engaging with the audience while playfully pouring water over herself. However, as her performance continued, she appeared to misjudge her footing, resulting in a slip and fall onto the stage. Fortunately, Zuchu seemed unharmed by the…
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES — A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago was reportedly disrupted on Saturday by a female passenger who allegedly removed her clothing and defecated on her seat. Authorities were alerted and subsequently met the aircraft at Chicago’s Midway Airport following reports of the disruptive behavior. The current status and handling of the passenger involved remain unclear. However, the incident necessitated the aircraft being taken out of service for thorough cleaning procedures. In a statement released by the airline and quoted by several news outlets, Southwest Airlines stated, “Our Teams are reaching out to those onboard…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Kenyan government has initiated a significant crackdown on betting companies in a determined effort to protect young people from the growing menace of gambling addiction. This decisive action was announced by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo just hours after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) issued a directive mandating all television and radio stations to drastically reduce betting, lottery, and gambling-related content within a strict 14-day timeframe, warning of potential license revocation for non-compliance. “Our people are hooked into betting, and we are focused on cleaning up this space,” asserted Dr.…
NAIROBI, KENYA — A female soldier from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has been found dead in Kahawa Sukari, Kiambu County, in what authorities suspect to be a case of suicide. The body of Precious Mabonga, 24, was discovered on April 24th, hanging from metal bars within her bathroom, according to reports from military and police officials. Mabonga, who was stationed at the Kahawa Barracks, is believed to have taken her own life using a manila rope tied to the aforementioned bars. Investigations have revealed a prior suicide attempt by Mabonga on March 25th, 2025, which occurred at the Kahawa…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenya Railways has announced the temporary suspension of its morning commuter train services to Lukenya and Syokimau. In a public notice issued on Thursday, April 24th, the corporation stated that the disruption of the train services is a direct consequence of an obstruction on the railway line in the Mukuru area. “Kindly note that owing to a blockage of the line at Mukuru, the morning link trains to Lukenya and Syokimau will not run,” the Kenya Railways notice read in part. The corporation assured the public that a dedicated team has been deployed to the site to clear…
The European Union has levied substantial fines totaling 700 million euros (nearly $800 million) against tech giants Apple and Meta for violations of the bloc’s groundbreaking Digital Markets Act (DMA). These penalties mark the first instance of sanctions being imposed under the new regulation, which is designed to curb the power of major technology firms. Apple was penalized with a 500-million-euro ($570 million) fine for implementing restrictions that limit app developers’ ability to inform users about alternative sales channels and offers outside of Apple’s App Store. Meta incurred a 200-million-euro (nearly $230 million) fine due to its controversial “pay or…
HONG KONG, CHINA — The notion of robots challenging humans in a road race might evoke futuristic visions of android athletic dominance, but for now, those fears appear unfounded. Over 20 bipedal robots participated in the world’s inaugural humanoid half-marathon held in China on Saturday. While the technological achievement was notable, the robots were considerably slower than their human counterparts over the long distance. Teams representing various companies and universities took part in the event, which served as a demonstration of China’s advancements in humanoid technology as it aims to close the gap with the United States, which currently boasts more…
NEW DELHI, INDIA — At least eleven individuals, including three children, tragically lost their lives in New Delhi on Saturday following the collapse of a residential building situated on the outskirts of the Indian capital, according to local reports and official sources. The incident occurred in the early hours in the northeastern district of the city, an area predominantly inhabited by migrant workers. Rescue teams were engaged in extensive efforts throughout the day, meticulously sifting through the debris. The NDTV channel reported that eleven people were confirmed dead, while an additional eleven individuals were successfully rescued and transported to medical…