Nairobi leaders just passed a game-changing law about illegal buildings across the city. The County Assembly approved the new rules that will help thousands of property owners who built without permission. Governor Johnson Sakaja must sign the paperwork before it becomes official law. City officials expect his signature within the next few weeks. The new system will finally bring order to chaotic construction patterns.
Over seven million people crowd into Nairobi during busy weekdays. Many residents live in structures that never received proper government approval. The new law gives these property owners a chance to make things right with authorities. City planners will start checking buildings in crowded neighborhoods first. Areas...
President William Ruto faced heavy criticism about building a church at State House. David Ndii stepped up to defend the controversial project. The economic adviser explained that over 1,000 government workers and their families live at the compound. These people need a place to worship every Sunday. Ndii stressed that future presidents cannot change the fact that most staff members practice Christianity.
Political strategist Dennis Itumbi jumped into the heated debate. He argued that Anglican leaders have always served as the main spiritual advisers to Kenya's presidents. Itumbi pointed to colonial history as proof of this tradition. Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit had questioned who should guide the presidency spiritually. This...
Two soccer stars have fallen hard from their peak performance levels. Khama Billiat scored 13 goals during 19 games for Yadah last season. The talented forward has managed just one goal across 17 matches for his new team Scottland FC. His shooting touch has completely disappeared since joining the club. Fans cannot believe how badly their hero has struggled.
Lynoth Chikuhwa faces the same troubling decline at Scottland FC. The striker earned the Golden Boot award last year after netting 17 goals for Highlanders. His move to the new club has turned into a disaster. Chikuhwa has scored only one goal at the halfway point of this season. The former star player looks lost on the field.
Both players joined Scottland FC with high...
Mamelodi Sundowns walked away from the FIFA Club World Cup with the biggest paycheck among African teams. The South African squad pocketed $12.55 million even though they failed to advance past the group stage. Their impressive earnings came from combining the basic $9.55 million participation payment with an extra $3 million bonus. The bonus money resulted from securing one victory and one draw during their three matches. Despite their early exit, the financial rewards made the trip worthwhile for the team.
Four African clubs competed at the tournament held across various American cities. Espérance from Tunisia and Al Ahly from Egypt both earned $11.55 million for their efforts. Espérance managed to win one game during their group...
Ezekiel Mabhiza hunts through garbage piles every day just to survive. The 36-year-old father digs through dirty diapers and broken machines around Zimbabwe's capital city. His bare hands search for any scrap metal he can sell to buyers. Each day brings him about $8 from his metal finds. That small amount feeds his five children and keeps them housed.
Thousands of people like Mabhiza make their living from trash picking across Harare. These workers accidentally help save the planet from pollution. Steel companies burn lots of coal to make new metal products. Recycling old metal uses much less energy and creates fewer harmful gases. The trash pickers clean up metal that would otherwise rot on city streets.
Harare creates 1,000 tons of...
Australian actor Julian McMahon lost his battle with cancer at age 56. The star passed away Wednesday at his home in Clearwater, Florida. His wife Kelly Paniagua shared the sad news with fans around the world. She talked about how much Julian loved his family and his acting career. The actor always wanted to make people happy through his work.
McMahon became famous playing a character on the supernatural show Charmed. He later starred as plastic surgeon Dr Christian Troy on the medical drama Nip/Tuck. The hit series ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Co-star Dylan Walsh said he felt shocked about losing his friend.
The talented performer also brought the villain Doctor Doom to...
Faith Zaba walked free from jail Friday after posting $200 bail. The Zimbabwe Independent editor had been locked up since Tuesday on serious charges. Officials accused her of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa's authority through her newspaper work. The trouble started over a weekly column she published called "When you become mafia state." The article featured an old photo of Mnangagwa shaking hands with Mozambique's leader Daniel Chapo.
Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court Zaba's writing was packed with lies. He claimed her words were meant to make Zimbabweans angry at their president. The prosecutor argued the article could stir up trouble against the government. Magistrate Chikwekwe disagreed and decided to let Zaba go...
Kaizer Chiefs have secured deals for attacking stars Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman, but Cape Town Spurs refuses to let them go. The relegated club demands both players report back for training despite losing their top league status. Spurs insists the duo remains bound to their contracts even after dropping to amateur level competition. The dispute creates major headaches for Chiefs who expected to welcome their new signings immediately. Both talented attackers face an uncertain future as the clubs battle over their services.
Cape Town Spurs lost their professional league membership on July 1st, forcing all contracted players into amateur status. FIFA and South African football rules allow players to walk away when clubs cease...
UEFA punished Barcelona with a massive money penalty on Friday. The Spanish soccer giants must pay 15 million euros for breaking financial rules. European soccer officials made the announcement after investigating the club's spending habits. Barcelona could face even bigger fines if they mess up again. The punishment shows UEFA means business about teams following money rules.
Barcelona might have to shell out another 45 million euros if caught cheating again. UEFA warned the club about possible player registration limits for Champions League games. The threat hangs over Barcelona's head like a dark cloud. Soccer bosses want teams to spend money responsibly. Barcelona learned this lesson the hard way through hefty fines.
The Catalan...
