Rwanda has kicked out the Belgian ambassador because relations between the two nations have turned sour. The Rwandan government made this big move on Monday, March 17, telling all Belgian diplomats they must leave within 48 hours. Rwanda completely cut ties with Belgium right away.
Rwanda claims Belgium keeps pushing against them based on lies. The foreign ministry stated Belgium tries to hold onto old colonial control dreams. They accused Belgium of picking sides in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo conflict and working actively against Rwandan interests across different international meetings.
Rwanda pointed fingers at Belgium for its harmful past role in the region. They said Belgium helped create the ethnic hatred that...
Kenya Power will shut off electricity across seven counties next Monday. The power cuts start at 9 AM and last until 5 PM on March 17, 2025. Workers need this time to fix and improve their equipment. After they finish these repairs, they aim to make electricity more reliable.
People living in Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Makueni, and Nyamira should plan for the day. In Kericho County, the power stops will affect markets like Chemosit, Litein, and Kapkatet. Large places such as Tenwek Hospital, Kabianga University, Kabianga High School, Kabianga Dairies, and James Finlays must prepare as well.
Bomet Town and many health centers face the same issue. Hospitals without power include Siloam, Tenwek Mission, Tenwek CTC, Longisa...
Kenya politicians Eugene Wamalwa and Okiyah Omtatah agree with the Anglican Church that politics should be kept out of church services. Wamalwa, who leads the Democratic Action Party of Kenya, hopes other churches will adopt similar rules. He believes churches should focus on worship rather than political activities.
Wamalwa shared his thoughts after the church made its announcement on Sunday. The former Defence Cabinet Secretary wrote on X that he supports the decision made by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit during a consecration ceremony. He emphasized that churches need protection from becoming places for political campaigns.
Senator Omtatah showed his approval by sharing a video of Archbishop Ole Sapit making the announcement. He...
Nairobi streets will change next week because of car racing events. Governor Johnson Sakaja told everyone that City Hall Way must close for three days. Nobody can drive there from Monday night until Thursday afternoon. The road connects the City Hall Roundabout with the Parliament Roundabout.
The famous WRC Safari Rally needs this space for opening events. Officials will start blocking traffic on March 17 at 8 p.m. Regular driving can resume on March 20 after 3 p.m. Anyone traveling near downtown should plan different routes during these times.
Drivers must listen to police officers directing traffic. The county wants everyone ready with backup plans to avoid delays. Safari Rally races happen across three counties from March 20 until...
Patrick Bitature failed again in court when he tried to lower the Shs 194 million payment to Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership. Judge Steven Mubiru decided the cash amount granted to the South African venture capital company was actually very small. Vantage had asked the court to review the October 17, 2024, decision because they felt cheated. The deputy court official had given them just Shs 104 million plus Shs 90 million for lawyer fees.
The South African firm claimed these numbers fell far below fair payment rules for attorneys. They wanted the court to cancel this decision completely. Bitature, along with his wife Carol and several businesses they run—Simba Properties, Simba Telecom, Elgon Terrace Hotel, and Linda...
Rwanda fights back against Belgium. President Paul Kagame refused to bow down under pressure after Belgium put sanctions against his country. He spoke out loud at a public meeting with citizens in Kigali last Sunday. The tough talk came because Belgium thinks Rwanda helps rebel fighters in eastern Congo.
Kagame looked straight at history when he fired back at Belgium. He reminded everyone how Belgium caused harm to Rwanda as its former ruler. He asked who gave Belgium any right to boss Rwanda around today. The president promised his nation would stand tall against these threats even with limited resources at hand.
Belgium leads a group of Western nations pushing for harsh money restrictions against Rwanda. They want to cut off aid...
Bashebah Dorcus Kirabo, known as Mama D, wants to become the next Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality in Uganda. She plans to run as an independent candidate against Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda during the 2026 elections. Mama D became famous last year when she cooked for a record-breaking time. Her announcement came through an official statement released Sunday.
She aims to bring change through empowerment, economic growth, and social projects. Mama D told Kira residents she feels honored to step forward as their potential representative. Her campaign focuses on serving the community and creating better opportunities. She believes her leadership can make Kira Municipality thrive.
Mama D shot to fame on December 23, 2023, when she...
CAPS United finally won a game! They beat Triangle United 2-0 on Sunday in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The Green Machine struggled early this season with just a 1-1 tie against Green Fuel, and then they lost 2-0 to Scottland FC. Juan Mutudza became the hero for CAPS by scoring both goals.
Mutudza found the net first after 15 minutes of play. He struck again just 11 minutes later to give his team a comfortable lead. Triangle United continued their rough start to the 2025 season because they have lost all three games they played. The Sugar Boys have zero points on the league table after these opening matches.
Over in Mutare, another game ended with Manica Diamonds coming out on top against ZPC Kariba. Evans Katema scored the...
Zimbabwe Warriors head coach Michael Nees recently changed his team lineup for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. The national soccer team faces tough tests against Nigeria and Benin next week in Group C action. Team captain Marvelous Nakamba won't play because of his hurt calf muscle. The Luton Town midfielder damaged his soleus muscle about three weeks ago and needs at least six weeks to heal completely.
Nees first planned to keep the 31-year-old captain on the roster but changed his mind after checking how bad the injury actually was. The coach picked Richard Hachiro from Ngezi Platinum Stars to take Nakamba's place on the field. According to team officials, players based in Zimbabwe should fly to South Africa this...
