Watch out for space junk flying over Kenya soon. The Kenya Space Agency says a large rocket part might enter our airspace between April 19 and 20. This heavy object will travel from northeast Kenya toward Tanzania. Scientists expect it around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, but it could arrive anywhere from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.
The space agency wants everyone to stay alert during this time. They believe the debris won't land in Kenya but ask people to keep their eyes on the sky anyway. If you see anything unusual falling from above, report it right away. Take these sightings to your nearest police station, government office, or military base.
This particular space debris carries the identification number 61909/2024-205R. Experts...
Tidjane Thiam plans to run for president in Ivory Coast this October. He recently gave up his French citizenship to qualify as the only candidate for the main opposition party, PDCI. The 62-year-old has lived outside Ivory Coast for about twenty years, making him less familiar to many voters. Political experts believe he needs a strong campaign to win over the public, who barely know him.
Current President Alassane Ouattara, age 83, might seek a fourth term representing the ruling RHDP party. Officials have blocked three other notable candidates, including former President Laurent Gbagbo, from entering the race. Thiam started his career with impressive academic achievements, becoming the first Ivorian accepted into France's elite...
Kenya's trade leader, Lee Kinyanjui, asked politicians to watch what they say about Sudan. He warned their comments might hurt tea sales, which would harm farmers. He spoke after meeting with Ethiopia's trade official about making trade easier between the countries. Sudan buys lots of Kenyan tea, making it an important market that needs protection. Political statements about foreign issues can damage business relationships that help rural communities.
Kinyanjui wants Kenya to stay neutral when neighboring countries have problems. He believes Kenya should respect all nearby nation,s including Sudan. The government wants to keep peace with everyone around them. They plan to build better roads and ports for moving goods across borders...
Kenya added two new State Lodges in Bungoma and Kwale counties. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made this official through a gazette notice. The locations were already serving as homes for County Commissioners in both areas. The State House Comptroller manages these buildings to keep them ready for the President's visits. These places give the Head of State somewhere to stay when traveling outside the capital.
Kenya has the main State Houses in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nakuru. Other state lodges exist in Eldoret, Sagana, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kitale, and Kisii. The government puts these buildings across different regions for presidential tours throughout the country. Money from public funds pays for their upkeep through the...
Dr Swarup Mishra lost his job as head of Kenya BioVax Institute when President Ruto suspended him on Friday. The president removed him because of illegal kidney operations at his hospital in Eldoret. His suspension will last until investigators finish looking into what happened at Mediheal Hospital. The government stopped all transplant services at Mediheal Group earlier this week after hearing serious concerns about ethics from both officials and regular people.
Mishra had only worked six months as chairman since Ruto picked him last November. He runs several hospitals with locations in Eldoret, Nairobi, and Nakuru. He previously served as MP for Kesses but lost his seat to Julius Rutto in recent elections. Mishra ran as an...
A terrible crash happened today near Gwanda when a goods train hit a fancy Rovos Rail passenger train full of tourists. The accident took place at Hantinya area as the passenger train headed toward Victoria Falls after coming from South Africa. Several people ended up hurt, mainly workers from both trains. Emergency teams rushed to help everyone trapped inside the damaged carriages. Firefighters worked hard to pull injured people out of the twisted metal parts.
Pictures show rescue teams lifting hurt passengers on stretchers away from the crash site. The luxury train cars flipped over with wheels broken off during the powerful impact. Coal spilled all around the tracks, making everything black near the crash spot. Workers wearing...
President Mnangagwa spoke against social media misuse during Independence Day celebrations at Gokwe. He warned online troublemakers not to mistake quiet citizens for weak ones. The president praised loyal people who stayed true despite online attacks. He thanked everyone who refused false messages from unknown groups with selfish plans. Many people waved flags as they listened to his speech about staying together.
He asked all citizens to help build Zimbabwe instead of paying attention to internet drama. Everyone needs to work for their communities and bring people together. The country faces problems with fake news meant to cause arguments between different groups. One person at the event said Zimbabwe would not fall for clickbait...
President Mnangagwa told people at Gokwe's Independence Day celebration that Zimbabwe must focus on new ideas or fall behind other nations. He spoke to many fans wearing green, gold, and red at Mutora Open Grounds about making the country successful through science and skills. The government wants to honor freedom fighters by creating more wealth for everyone. They plan to help businesses compete with foreign products through better education programs.
Many people cheered his speech because they believe teaching young people technical skills helps the whole country grow stronger. The president emphasized that Zimbabwe should make its place in world markets with locally made goods. Students need science and technology training to make...
Fitness First Athletics Club runners tackled a tough 50km race today as they train for the Comrades Marathon. Club spokesperson Mudiwa Nyirenda explained members created this Independence Run for health benefits, team bonding, and serious training since the Matopos 33 Miler wasn't happening this year. Many athletes chose this event to celebrate Independence Day. The light rain helped runners stay cool during their long-distance challenge. Previously, Zimbabwe athletes used the PPC Matopos race to qualify or prepare for the major South African ultra-marathon.
Stephen Muzhingi remains Zimbabwe's top Comrades Marathon performer with three victories to his name. The famous Comrades race happens in June, giving these athletes just enough...
