April 26, 2025

About 200,000 Mourners Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral

Vatican City: About 200,000 mourners filled the St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday for the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis, the Holy See’s press service said. ‘At the moment, the competent authorities report that about 200,000 people are …

Stalled Migori County Headquarters Set for Completion

Migori: The National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security, chaired by Lari MP Mburu Kahangara, has assured Migori residents that the stalled Migori headquarters building will be completed to serve the public.

According to Kenya…

24 Trainers of Trainers Equipped for Devolution Enhancement

Wote: There is a pressing need for both national and county governments to implement targeted interventions as outlined in Vision 2030, in order to actualize the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), according to Devolution PS Michael Lenas…

Meru Governor Hosts First County Staff Engagement Forum

Meru: Meru Governor Rev. Mutuma M’ Ethingia has held the inaugural County Staff Engagement Forum, aimed at charting the way forward in service delivery to the residents. Speaking during the forum, Mutuma revealed that the event was also intended to en…

Pope Francis Laid to Rest at Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Rome: Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, in a simple underground tomb with just his papal name: Franciscus. His funeral on Saturday attracted as many as 250,000 people, rich and poor alike, who came to pay …

Polish Armed Forces Allege Russian Helicopter Airspace Breach

Warsaw: The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command claimed on Saturday that a Russian helicopter had violated Poland’s airspace.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the incident occurred on April 25 in the evening when a military helicopter of the R…

Ugandan Health Ministry Declares End to Ebola Outbreak

Kampala: The Ugandan Health Ministry announced that the Ebola virus outbreak has officially ended in the country. This declaration comes as a relief after 42 consecutive days without any new cases since the last confirmed Ebola patient was discharged …

Merck Launches ThyroAfrica in Kenya Ahead of World Thyroid Day

Nairobi: Global Pharmaceutical Company Merck has launched ThyroAfrica in Kenya, a thyroid awareness program aimed at raising awareness of thyroid disorders in Africa. Thyroid disorders occur when the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland in th…