Kenya Airways planes couldn't land as planned today because heavy fog blocked the view at Nairobi's main airport. Instead, the airline sent flights headed for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to airports in Mombasa and Kilimanjaro. The airline made these changes to keep everyone safe during the bad weather conditions. They care about passenger and crew safety above everything else. People waiting for these planes should expect their trips to take longer than normal.
The thick morning fog created dangerous flying conditions around the capital city. Pilots need a clear vision to bring aircraft down safely at busy airports. Weather problems like this happen occasionally during certain seasons in Kenya. The company had to make quick...
Fred Matiangi returned to Kenya on April 17, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from America on Qatar Airways. Party officials Jeremiah Kioni and Richard Onyonka greeted him at the airport. His return comes as talk grows about him possibly running for president in 2027. The Jubilee Party has already picked him as their candidate to challenge President Ruto in the next election.
Kioni praised Matiangi for his government experience, mentioning his work on Huduma Namba, health insurance, and education changes. He believes Matiangi has the skills needed to fix national problems. Matiangi himself hasn't said anything about running for president, but Kioni said he would speak to the nation soon. The former cabinet secretary kept...
Former cabinet secretary Matiangi returned home after spending months abroad. His return sparked fresh talk about his plans to run for president in 2027. Political allies Kioni and Onyonka have already publicly backed him for the top job.
Matiangi served as a powerful official during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. He has been hidden from public view overseas since President William Ruto won the election. His comeback comes as support grows within the Jubilee Party, which announced its readiness to support his candidacy.
The party posted on social media that everything was ready for his campaign. Kioni repeatedly asked Matiangi to lead their party into the next election. He warned against attempts to stop Matiangi's...
A report on Harare City Council corruption will soon reach the President, possibly leading to many officials facing punishment. The investigation has been looking into city operations since 2017 through a commission led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda. The government established this commission under Proclamation 2 and made it official as Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024.
Sources told Business Times the completed report reveals extensive corruption among councillors and high-ranking officials. These scandals involve millions of dollars and have hurt the city's operations. One insider confirmed the report is finished and just waiting for presentation, with numerous officials flagged for wrongdoing.
The commission found major problems...
Zimbabwe health officials acted swiftly after discovering quality problems with certain blood pressure tablets. The Medicines Control Authority recalled all Captopril 25mg tablets from batch number B520K001 manufactured by India's Torrent Pharmaceuticals. These medications treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Richard Rukwata, who heads the authority, ordered immediate action. He instructed all healthcare facilities and pharmacies to stop distributing or using these medicines right away. Anyone with these tablets should return them to their pharmacy or directly to the regulatory agency. No adverse effects have been reported, but officials launched the recall as a precautionary measure.
The recall demonstrates Zimbabwe's...
Six people died when two vehicles crashed Thursday morning on the Harare-Chirundu Road. The collision happened around 11:30 near the 214-kilometer mark. Police reports show a haulage truck hit a Nissan NV carrying five passengers. Everyone in both vehicles suffered fatal injuries from the powerful impact. Medical workers took all the bodies to Karoi Hospital for examination.
Officials have not released names as they first need to tell family members about the deaths. Zimbabwe roads see many deadly accidents throughout the year. Bad driving remains a major factor behind these crashes across the country. Poorly maintained vehicles cause numerous accidents on highways. Damaged roads make safe travel difficult for drivers navigating...
Zimbabwe officials say pain medication shortages did not cause singer Tatenda Pinjisi to die. Government spokesman Nick Mangwana addressed public anger after seeing a video where Pinjisi begged for painkillers. He wrote online that fatal crash injuries killed the musician near Norton last Friday. The accident took three lives immediately, including two band members. Pinjisi died Sunday from these severe injuries.
Mangwana insisted that hospital staff gave the singer strong painkillers through the muscles and veins. He rejected claims that a lack of medicine led to the singer's death. When people criticized his comments as cold, he defended his medical explanation. Mangwana visited Gokwe District Hospital to check supplies personally...
A car crash killed Edward Mubaiwa last week. The Zimbabwe ICT minister shared news about her son-in-law on social media. Tatenda Mavetera wrote Thursday that her family faces dark days after the accident. Her daughter Chido survived but remains in the hospital with serious injuries. The couple has a baby girl born just two months ago.
The infant named Treasure needs support as she grows up without her father. Minister Mavetera asked for prayers for her injured daughter and the newborn. The family buried Edward in Macheke last Friday during their time of grief. Mavetera finds comfort through religious faith amid this difficult period. She believes her son-in-law lives on in their memories.
The minister described Edward as kind and...
Six people died Thursday morning when their Nissan NV van crashed into a haulage truck. The accident happened near Corner Store along the Harare-Chirundu Road at the 214-kilometer mark. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. The vehicles hit head-on, killing everyone in the Nissan, which carried five passengers. No one traveled in the truck at the time of the crash.
Medical staff took the bodies to Karoi Hospital Mortuary for examination. The police confirmed the deadly accident through an official statement. Road safety remains a concern on this major highway. Authorities continue investigating what caused the deadly collision. This marks another tragedy on Zimbabwe roads, where...
