Zambia faces a bitter fight over a former president's funeral that shows how deep political hatred can go. Edgar Lungu died last month and his family refuses to let current President Hakainde Hichilema attend the burial service. The 68-year-old leader made it clear before he passed away that he wanted his rival to stay far from his body. Both men despised each other after years of nasty political battles. The government had to cancel plans for a big state funeral because the family would not cooperate.
The bad blood started when Hichilema spent over 100 days in jail on treason charges back in 2017. Police arrested him after his convoy allegedly refused to move aside for Lungu's presidential motorcade. Hichilema claims Lungu personally...
President William Ruto went to Meru County on Saturday for a special farming event. Mount Kenya Milk organized the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at ASK Grounds. The gathering focused on helping farmers make better money through dairy work. People came from many areas to learn new farming methods. The main goal was teaching farmers how to run successful dairy businesses.
This year's event had the theme of building better lives through dairy farming. Farmers got practical advice from experts about improving their cattle operations. The organizers wanted people to network and share ideas about farming. They promised hands-on learning that would help boost dairy success. Mount Kenya Milk promoted the event on their Facebook page...
Kenya's Foreign Affairs workers had their special health day on Friday. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi came to Ulinzi Grounds to join the celebration. The event focused on keeping diplomats healthy and strong for their jobs. Workers learned about staying fit and managing money better. Everyone agreed that healthy staff make better representatives for Kenya around the world.
Mudavadi talked about a new plan to train more Kenyan diplomats at home. The government wants seven out of ten diplomats to come from Kenya rather than other countries. This change will help Kenya build stronger skills for international work. Officials believe local training creates better long-term results. The policy shows Kenya wants to develop its...
Leaders from African countries asked the world to help millions of people who had to leave their homes. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu speaks for a group called IGAD that works across East Africa. He made this request during World Refugee Day to draw attention to the crisis. The Horn of Africa region takes care of more refugees than anywhere else on Earth. Over 6 million displaced people live there right after being forced from their countries.
Fighting inside Sudan created the biggest humanitarian emergency the world has seen recently. Dr. Gebeyehu wants everyone to work harder at helping people who are suffering. He praised countries that welcome refugees even though they face their problems. Uganda does the best job at letting displaced...
Police officers started looking into a death after someone found a man's body near train tracks opposite Buruburu. People called Lungalunga Police Station around 9:30 am on July 20, 2025 to report what they saw. Officers and detectives from Makadara came to check the scene right away. The man appeared to be about 35 years old and was lying face down with rocks around him. He had serious head wounds and blood was coming from his nose, ears, and mouth.
A bloody stone was lying close to the body and police think someone used it to hurt the man. Crime scene workers took pictures and collected evidence before moving the body to Nairobi City Mortuary. Doctors will examine the body to find out how he died and who he was.
Nakuru County...
BTS fans around the world celebrated as the Korean boy band prepares for their comeback after military service. Stephanie Prado moved from Brazil to South Korea because she loves the group and attended their annual BTS Festa party near Seoul. Four band members finished their required 18 months of military duty last week. The final member Suga completed his service on Saturday. Thousands of international fans gathered at the event despite no confirmed group reunion plans.
The music industry changed dramatically during BTS's absence since 2022. New generations of K-pop groups debuted and gained popularity among younger fans. Album sales dropped across the industry after reaching peak numbers during 2023. Several scandals and...
Kenya sees more people taking their lives each day. Families across the country lose loved ones as this problem grows worse. Communities struggle to understand what causes these deaths. The World Health Organization reports that four Kenyans die from suicide every single day. This means the country has a rate of six deaths for every 100,000 people.
A 34-year-old man from Kericho became the latest victim when people found his body outside his house. He had struggled with mental health problems since he was a child. Doctors gave him medicine and monthly shots to help him feel better. He was staying with family members when he died.
Three other recent cases show how serious this crisis has become. A 57-year-old man called his friend...
Iran told world leaders it will not talk about its nuclear program during the current fighting. The country's top diplomat met with European officials in Geneva on Friday. These diplomats asked Iran to start fresh talks with America about nuclear weapons. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country would only consider peace talks after Israel stops attacking. He claimed Iran's nuclear work aims for peaceful purposes and that Israel breaks international rules.
Israeli leaders warned their people to prepare for a long war with Iran. Defense Minister Eyal Zamir spoke about an extended military campaign against the Islamic Republic. Israeli forces launched new attacks on Iranian missile sites after Iran fired rockets at central...
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga spoke at a government meeting and told politicians to stop trying to please crowds. He wants leaders to make hard choices that help Kenya even when people might not like them. Raila said he feels bad about the cancelled Adani deal that would have improved Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He believes leaders should focus on doing what helps the country instead of what makes them popular. President William Ruto agreed with what Raila said.
Raila told everyone that Kenya must come first before any political fights or personal goals. He said leaders might disagree about many things but they still need to work together for their country. The former Prime Minister wants all Kenyans to get equal access...
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