Hundreds of supporters gathered in Nyali on Saturday to hold prayers and a thanksgiving ceremony for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died recently and was buried the previous week. Residents from multiple wards came together in Maweni to honor the late leader, with organizer Said Abdalla noting that many who missed the Bondo burial had requested the local event. Abdalla praised community members for their loyalty to Odinga and encouraged them to maintain the peace and unity he promoted.
Dennis Aduda from Mkomani said Odinga's death created an irreplaceable void for supporters who relied on his guidance toward democracy and national unity. Agneta James explained that the ceremony followed Luo customs requiring four days of...
Kenya graduated eight professionals from its first Certified Quality Professional program on Friday, establishing new standards for quality management expertise across industrial sectors. The Kenya Bureau of Standards partnered with the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board to create the certification track following the initiative's launch in 2019.
The graduates will serve as lead auditors and quality specialists in manufacturing, agribusiness and service industries. Managing Director Esther Ngari said the cohort represents a foundational step toward building sustained excellence rather than isolated quality achievements across economic sectors.
The certification equips professionals to implement and audit...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed she may pursue the presidency again after her 2024 defeat to Donald Trump. Harris dismissed polling data placing her behind other Democratic contenders for 2028 and expressed confidence that a woman will eventually lead the nation. She attacked Trump as a tyrant who weaponized federal agencies against critics and pressured businesses to submit to his authority.
Harris attributed her loss to insufficient campaign time after President Joe Biden withdrew late from the race. She noted the popular vote margin remained narrow despite her electoral college defeat. The California Democrat acknowledged the traumatic nature of her loss but emphasized that her commitment to public service remains...
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, met with TikToker Zedekiah, known as Papa Lewiso, at Harambee House on Friday, following a video mocking the official's clothing that went viral. The content creator had filmed commentary describing Murkomen wearing tight pants at Kasarani stadium, though Lewiso clarified the audio was edited from another event for comedic purposes. The footage showed Murkomen moving with security personnel after disturbances erupted when crowds gathered to view former Prime Minister Raila Odin ga's body.
Murkomen joked about the pencil reference from the viral clip when welcoming his visitor. Lewiso explained he had attended the airport reception for Odinga's remains before traveling to Kasarani...
Women farmers in Toroba and Njie Kunda received a five-hectare vegetable garden from ActionAid International, The Gambia, and the European Union under the SAPOF project. The facility aims to advance sustainable agriculture and boost economic opportunities for rural women while strengthening household nutrition across Lower Badibou communities in the North Bank Region.
Village leaders Bubacarr Bah and Ismaila Bah praised the development as vital for food security and women's production capacity. Beneficiary Sainabou Ceesay said the garden increased income, reduced financial reliance, and eased gender tensions. Fatou Ndow from Njie Kunda thanked Toroba residents for sharing land with neighboring villages.
Babou Nyass from Njawara...
The head of Kaur Upper Basic School in Lower Saloum has urged government officials and development partners to invest in facility upgrades that would enhance conditions for students and staff. Principal Lamin Nyangado highlighted the need for improved infrastructure at a recent tree-planting event hosted by Women Initiative Gambia. He emphasized that aging classrooms and administrative buildings require complete renovation to support effective instruction.
Nyangado pointed out that the Central River Region institution ranks among the oldest in the area and has produced graduates who hold prominent roles in government and civil society organizations. He requested that former students contribute to school improvements. The principal...
A Gambian magistrate withdrew bail for two defendants accused of defrauding victims of 250,000 dalasi after they missed multiple court appearances. Muaa Bojang and Abdou Camara face charges under Section 288 of the Criminal Code for obtaining money through deception.
Prosecuting officer Sgt. M.J. Sallah told Magistrate M.S. Dem at Brikama Magistrate's Court on Thursday that both men had skipped two previous hearings. Bojang claimed illness prevented his attendance but provided no medical documentation to support his statement.
Magistrate Dem revoked Bojang's release and authorized a warrant for Camara's arrest. The court scheduled testimony from the first prosecution witness for Thursday, November 13.
Kylian Mbappe faces Barcelona again on Sunday at Santiago Bernabeu, seeking redemption after falling into the offside trap eight times in last year's 4-0 defeat. The French forward recorded his worst performance since 2017, when statistics tracking began, struggling against Hansi Flick's defensive system, which averaged 4.89 offsides per match this season.
Barcelona leads Europe's top five leagues in forcing opponents offside, surpassing last season's average of 4.76. Flick maintains his high-pressing strategy despite personnel changes on defense, while Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged his squad failed to counter the trap last season.
Mbappe enters the clash with improved offside numbers compared to last year. Real Madrid aims to solve...
Napoli defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Saturday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the Italian league's eighth round. The victory pushed Napoli to 18 points atop the standings while Inter remained third with 15 points.
Kevin De Bruyne converted a penalty in the 33rd minute to open the scoring for the hosts. Scott McTominay extended the advantage in the 53rd minute before Hakan Çalhanoğlu pulled one back for Inter six minutes later.
André Zambo Anguissa sealed the result for Napoli with a 66th-minute strike. The three points strengthened the southern club's position at the summit of Serie A after eight matches.
