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The family of Custon Charambira asked the court to free musician Chillmaster because he promised to care for the dead man's children. Lucia Charambira told magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge that Chillmaster paid for the funeral costs. She said he had already given them half the money they wanted as...

Chinhoyi University of Technology researchers have made promising steps toward creating a herbal-based antivenom. Their new formula works against many snake toxins, unlike current treatments that target only specific snake types. The research draws from traditional knowledge used throughout...

County governors often clash with their deputies shortly after elections. Many deputy governors receive pay but lack clear duties because only seven governors assign them real work. Most conflicts stem from power struggles—governors fear losing authority, and deputies want more influence...

Uhuru Kenyatta stays quiet these days because speaking causes him problems with leaders in power. He shared this at Kimoi Moi's wedding party, saying nobody wants to hear from someone who faces trouble when talking. The former president told how Daniel Moi selected him among established...

Kenya sees fewer cattle raids this year as police step up efforts, says Interior Minister Murkomen. Stock theft cases fell to 167 from January through March, down from 263 during the same time last year. Stolen livestock numbers dropped to 4,935 animals compared with 8,557 in early 2024. The...

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga claims people spread false information about MP Ong'ondo Were's murder on social media. She visited the late lawmaker's home, where she said the disinformation seemed planned to shift focus from his killing. The governor did not name who might be behind what she...

Bandit attacks killed 21 people in early 2025. The dead count includes one police officer, eight normal citizens, and twelve suspects. Last year saw 58 deaths during these same months. Cattle-stealing cases went down to 167 from 263 in early 2024. Thieves took 4,935 animals compared to 8,557...

Police found a man with 35 liters of homemade alcohol in Matungulu. Officers destroyed over 1000 liters of brewing liquid during their early morning search. They took the suspect to the Tala police station after seizing his brewing equipment. He faces charges in court on Monday. Local official...

Anthony Albanese won a second term as Australia's leader with a huge victory. Labor crushed the opposition Liberal-National coalition across the country. Albanese becomes the first prime minister to win back-to-back elections in over 20 years. His party will gain nine more seats for a total of...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki spent his week holding meetings across Kenya. He talked with forest officials about community relations at his Karen home. He discussed land issues with Nakuru officials during the same visit. He promised Nyandarua leaders to speed up local projects. He...

Western Kenya leaders backed two key funds at a school event in Vihiga County. They want people to speak up about these funds at public meetings starting Monday. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula asked leaders to focus less on politics and more on helping communities. He told them their...

Moses Kuria says most people running for president have no clue what the job really means. He points out that Kenya must pay Sh1.3 trillion for debts from past spending mistakes. The country spends Sh1.7 trillion to keep the government running. About Sh680 billion goes to pay workers, whom many...

Prince Harry spoke with the BBC about his security troubles. What began as a talk about court cases turned into a flood of emotions. He shared his pain that King Charles refuses to speak with him because of security issues. Harry worries about time running out with his father. He confirmed the...

William Kabogo says Kenya stands ready as a creative force to build a varied, ethical media landscape. He spoke at the Global Media Dialogue during WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, India, about how media can drive growth, cultural links, and new ideas. Kabogo highlighted Kenya's 44 communities with rich...

Zimbabwe faces a severe blood shortage, with all public hospitals running dry. National blood stocks sit below a day's supply at just 300 units instead of the needed 1,600 units daily. Doctors say this shortage puts patients' lives at risk. The government hasn't paid National Blood Services...

Poverty in the Leningrad Region hit a record low of 5.4% last year. The area ranks second in the Northwestern Federal District for its success in fighting poverty. It also stands seventh among all Russian regions with the smallest share of residents living below the poverty line. Governor...

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rushed back home after becoming sick during his US trip. He felt unwell in Florida one afternoon, cutting his visit short. Medical staff examined him before he decided to return to Serbia right away. Back in Belgrade, Vucic went to the Military Medical Academy...

Almost half of working Russians want laws against forced office cleanup days. The SuperJob service learned that 43 percent support banning these mandatory activities. Only 25 percent believe companies should keep these group cleaning events. Men dislike cleanup days more than women, with 54...

Workers fix tram tracks on Moskovsky Prospekt, where traffic has slowed since April 2. They pour cast asphalt, which hardens into smooth surfaces as it cools. Crews also repair sections between Kuznetsovskaya Street and Ligovsky Prospekt. Teams started grinding away old pavement along 1.7...

Ukraine's leader, Zelensky, refuses the Russian offer for a short pause during Victory Day. He asks instead for a four-week stop in fighting. He tells foreign officials he cannot promise safety for anyone going to the Moscow celebrations on May 9. Russian president Putin wanted both sides to...