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Court Hearing on Election Violence Disrupted by Explicit Content Attack. A virtual court session examining Kenya's 2007-2008 election violence was halted Tuesday when hackers flooded screens with pornographic content. The Court of Appeal was reviewing a sexual violence case when unknown...

His Highness the Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader, and Philanthropist, Dies at 88. The Aga Khan Development Network announced the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan, a billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader, on Tuesday. He was 88. Prince Karim passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4...

Kenya Sees Surge in New Political Party Registrations Ahead of 2027 Election. A wave of political party registrations has swept across Kenya as groups prepare to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties reports hundreds of name...

Edwin Sifuna, the Nairobi senator and ODM secretary-general, remains a steadfast voice in Kenya's shifting political landscape. In a recent interview with the Star, he addressed key issues facing his party and the nation. The ODM party continues to operate smoothly despite party leader Raila...

Kenya's Largest Hospital Orders Care Even During Payment System Problems. The head of Kenyatta National Hospital has directed staff to treat patients when payment systems fail. The order came after recent disruptions to online payments. CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri said technical issues affected the...

MP's Fake PhD Scandal Reveals Web of Academic Deception. Zimbabwean lawmaker Shacky Timburwa faces mounting scrutiny after claims he purchased a fraudulent doctorate from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2023. The 31-year-old politician attended a staged ceremony in November, bought...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

First Lady Launches Zviperengo Cultural Quiz for Students. Zimbabwe's First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, has launched a unique educational program. It's called the Zviperengo Cultural Quiz Programme. The program is for students in grades 5 to 7. Dr. Mnangagwa is also the Patron of Culture and...

Elon Musk Questions South Africa's BEE Laws Amid SpaceX Licensing Dispute. Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire, has joined President Donald Trump in criticizing South Africa's policies. Musk asked President Cyril Ramaphosa on X, "Why do you have openly racist ownership laws?" The...

China Hits US with Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions. China has announced new tariffs on US goods. The tariffs range from 10% to 15%. They will start on February 10. This is in response to recent US tariffs on Chinese products. The US cited concerns over China's control of fentanyl. China's...

Gold Steady Near Record High as Trump Imposes China Tariffs. Gold prices held steady near an all-time high on Tuesday. This came after President Donald Trump placed 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. The move boosted demand for safe-haven assets. China quickly retaliated with various levies on US...

New Industrial Policy Garners Strong Business Support. Zimbabwe's business leaders back the upcoming Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy 2 (ZNIDP2). The policy aims to boost economic growth from 2026 to 2030. The new policy builds on the success of the National Development Strategy...