Kenya Moja lawmakers pledged to advocate for teacher benefits on Sunday after celebrations at Kenya Science Campus in Nairobi highlighted government neglect of educators. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticized Junior Secondary School instructors earning 18,000 shillings monthly, and he said the parliamentary caucus would push for salary increases through bicameral legislation. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino called teachers the worst-paid civil servants, and he supported autonomy for JSS educators who currently report to primary school administrators.
Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo opposed transferring teachers from Minet insurance to the Social Health Authority, and he questioned why the government wanted to move educators into what he...
A driving instructor suspended after viral videos showed him shouting at students apologized for his behavior on Sunday. Swaleh blamed workplace stress from training seven learners simultaneously, with three trips in six hours. He contacted the student who posted the footage and said the learner intended it as humor before it spread widely.
Swaleh defended his teaching methods, stating that instructors must maintain firmness to produce qualified drivers. He said lenient approaches prevent students from learning properly and lead to test failures at the National Transport and Safety Authority. The instructor emphasized his track record of training licensed drivers who found employment.
A Kenyan tribunal dismissed a tenant's lawsuit against its landlord on Sunday after ruling that flooding constituted an act of God rather than landlord negligence. Nova Innovators Limited successfully defended against claims by Davani Group Limited, which alleged unfair termination and sought compensation for damaged stock and investments after heavy rains flooded the premises in July 2024.
Tribunal Chair Gakuhi Chege determined the landlord lawfully seized goods under the Distress for Rent Act to recover admitted arrears. The court found Davani Group failed to prove its damage claims with receipts, invoices, or valuation reports despite submitting photographs and video evidence. The tenant could not demonstrate any landlord action or...
Somalia killed all seven al-Shabab militants who attacked a high-security prison in Mogadishu on Saturday evening, the government announced. The attackers disguised themselves as soldiers to infiltrate Godka Jilicow detention center, which holds al-Shabab fighters near the presidential palace. Al-Shabab claimed it freed all Muslim prisoners from the facility, but authorities did not confirm any escapes.
The assault began at approximately 4:40 p.m. local time with a large explosion, followed by gunfire at the facility operated by Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency. The government expressed condolences to the families of fallen security personnel without specifying casualty numbers. Al-Shabab has conducted a violent...
President William Ruto announced on Sunday that Meru will become Kenya's sixth city after Eldoret received the designation. The president said government officials are discussing the elevation while plans advance to build a State Lodge in the region by December. Ruto stated the facility will host consultations about Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and the surrounding areas.
The Urban Areas and Cities Act of 2011 governs city status conferment in Kenya. Towns must meet requirements that include a minimum population of 250,000 residents, sufficient revenue generation capacity, and proper urban planning with integrated development plans. Eldoret qualified with approximately 475,716 people, and revenue potential exceeding 2.5 billion...
Five people died after Russia launched intense overnight attacks with more than 50 missiles and around 500 drones on Sunday, and tens of thousands lost electricity across Ukraine. A strike killed four family members in the village of Lapaivka near Lviv, while another person died in Zaporizhzhia. The assaults damaged energy infrastructure in multiple regions, and more than 73,000 consumers lost power after a plant was struck in Zaporizhzhia.
Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace as attacks targeted western Ukrainian cities near the border, and NATO deployed allied aircraft. Russia has controlled about one-fifth of Ukrainian territory since its 2022 invasion began. The attacks followed statements from US Special Envoy...
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo presented a religious leader with a 2025 Toyota Fortuner, valued at $65,000, and $20,000 in cash on Monday, following video footage that showed the man praising Chicken Inn meals served at State House. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Amai Mnangagwa hosted more than 9,000 POSITORI congregants for lunch at the presidential residence before the viral recording circulated online.
Chivayo announced the gift through his social media account, selecting a white exterior paint to match the ceremonial garments worn at Masowe religious gatherings. The recipient must collect the vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales and may use the additional funds for fuel expenses and restaurant purchases. Chivayo encouraged...
Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by seven wickets on Saturday at Harare Sports Club to complete an unbeaten run through the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Tadiwanashe Marumani scored 74 runs without dismissal to lead the Chevrons to victory with four balls remaining in the final. Both teams had already secured qualification for the 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka before the championship match.
The victory gave Zimbabwe five wins from five matches in the regional qualifying competition. Supporters celebrated across social media platforms after the match, praising the team's performance and qualification. The Chevrons will prepare for the global tournament after completing their dominant qualifying campaign.
Rapper 50 Cent posted multiple Instagram sketches mocking Sean Combs after the Bad Boy mogul received his sentence on Friday. The posts featured courtroom drawings of Combs appearing emotional, and 50 Cent wrote that attorneys misled his rival about release prospects. He also referenced Combs' canceled speaking engagements, and he suggested availability as a replacement.
Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs to 50 months after prosecutors requested 11 years, and defense lawyers sought 14 months. Combs received the prison term on prostitution transportation convictions that carried potential 20-year maximum penalties. His son Christian testified that his father taught respect for women, but 50 Cent dismissed the family appeals through...
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