Kenya Power Announces Wednesday Outages Across Six Counties.
Kenya Power will cut electricity in parts of six counties on Wednesday for scheduled maintenance work. The outages will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The affected regions include sections of Nairobi, Kisumu, Kwale, Nandi, Kakamega, and Kilifi counties. The utility company has apologized for any disruptions to customer service.
In Nairobi, the power cuts will affect Valley Road, several embassies, hotels, and government buildings. Key locations include the EACC, Department of Defense, Middle East Bank, and multiple diplomatic missions.
Nandi County residents near Moi University, Ollessos Technical, and Kamunyebaim will face outages starting at 10 a.m. In Kisumu, the blackouts...
Court Settles Legal Battle Over Kenyan School Fire.
A Nyeri High Court ruling has resolved a dispute over the reopening of Endarasha Hillside Academy following a deadly dormitory fire last September.
The agreement between human rights groups and school officials emerged during a virtual hearing before Justice Magare Kizito on Tuesday. Three lawyers presented the case: Mumbi Kiarie represented education officials, David Kimunya spoke for school owners, and Haggai Chimei advocated for human rights organizations.
The September 2024 fire claimed 21 lives, prompting activists to challenge the school's swift reopening plans. The Kenya Human Rights Commission and other groups filed a petition in October seeking the closure of the boarding...
Heavy Snow Blankets Northern Japan.
A massive winter storm has brought record snowfall to Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, causing widespread disruptions.
The city of Obihiro received 1.2 meters (4 feet) of snow in just 12 hours, setting a new local record. The severe weather forced about 370 schools to close on Tuesday.
The storm has severely impacted transportation, affecting both road traffic and air travel across the region. Weather forecasts predict blizzard conditions will continue in northern Japan for the next five days.
Most areas expect half a meter of fresh snow. The mountains of Honshu could receive more than two meters (6.5 feet) of accumulation.
The annual snow festival in Sapporo, southern Hokkaido, continues...
Singing Activist Transforms Police Relations in Nairobi Slums.
A music-driven approach helped mend the fractured relationship between police and residents in Nairobi's Dandora slum.
The period from 2017 to 2020 marked intense conflict between law enforcement and communities across Mathare, Dandora, and Kibera settlements. Police launched aggressive surveillance operations, citing rising crime rates. Officers used unmarked vehicles and allegedly false license plates to apprehend suspects. Many arrested individuals later died or vanished.
This crisis sparked the creation of neighborhood advocacy groups. These "social justice centers" emerged to track missing persons, document cases, and help families share their stories with media...
Rachel Mwikali Leads 'Pussy Power' Movement in Mathare Slums.
Rachel Mwikali is a radical feminist. But she is also kind and caring to the poor in Mathare slums.
That's why she started the Pussy Power movement. She wants to help women at the grassroots level embrace their femininity. She says it can be a survival tool.
"When women are killed or abused, people often blame the victim," Mwikali says. "They ask why she was aggressive or dressed a certain way."
Mwikali wants women to be proud of their bodies. The name Pussy Power shows they embrace their anatomy. They can use it to fight for their rights.
But her movement is about more than just protests. It's about making Mathare better. They have street parties, clean up, share food...
Kumbirai Kangai's First Wife Wins $345,750 in Landmark Inheritance Case.
A court has awarded Esther Chatindo, the first wife of the late national hero Kumbirai Kangai, $345,750 in maintenance from his $8 million estate. The ruling comes after a 12-year legal battle.
When Kangai died in 2013, his will left Ms. Chatindo out. She had been his customary law wife since 1957. They separated in 1964 when he joined the liberation struggle.
Ms. Chatindo claimed their customary bond lasted until his death. She asked for $345,750 to cover $2,401 per month for 12 years. She also sought property from Paarl Farm equal to that amount.
Mirriam Kangai, who married Kangai in 1981, contested the claim. She said Ms. Chatindo's marriage was invalid...
Bishop Accused of $80K Fraud in Real Estate Deal.
A bishop in Harare, Zimbabwe, is facing fraud charges. Emmanuel Muzondi, 49, allegedly scammed a man out of $80,000.
The victim is Lovemore Paipamire. He is the director of Pasmic Procurements Private Limited.
Muzondi leads Emmanuel Global Church International Ministries. He appeared in court on Thursday.
The magistrate granted him $200 bail. His next court date is February 24.
Prosecutors say the case started in July 2023. Two real estate agents told Paipamire about a property Muzondi was selling. It was a residential stand in Mandara Township, Harare.
Muzondi allegedly lied about owning the stand. He claimed he bought it in 2016.
Muzondi showed Paipamire a fake sale agreement...
First Female Commander Appointed at Zimbabwe Air Force Base.
Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe made history yesterday. She became the first female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force Base near Chegutu, Zimbabwe.
Her appointment shows President Mnangagwa's commitment to empowering women. He wants to place them in influential positions.
Air Commodore Chiweshe is only the second female base commander in the Air Force of Zimbabwe since 1980. The first was Air Commodore Mildred Dengura, who led Manyame Air Force Base from 2015 to 2016.
Air Commodore Chiweshe takes over from Air Commodore Nicholas Nyathi. He was the base's 12th commander.
Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede officiated the handover ceremony. He said the appointment supports...
Minister: Local Authorities Responsible for City Roads.
A Cabinet Minister has said that local authorities are in charge of fixing their roads. This is true even though most roads are under the Ministry of Transport.
Last year, the government said it would fix roads in major cities and towns after opposition-run councils had failed to do so for 20 years.
The councils get money from ZINARA and ratepayers, but many have not delivered basic services, which led the government to step in.
The Ministry of Transport will oversee work on at least 40 major roads in and around Harare.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona said city authorities must also keep street lights and traffic signals working.
"All city roads fall under the purview of local...
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