World’s oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
A Japanese woman, recognised as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116. Tomiko Itooka died in a nursing home in the city of Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, according to officials. She became the oldest person in the world after Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera passed away in August 2024 at age 117. […]
At least 8 people killed, 15 injured in a market fire
A fire at a market in China’s northern province of Hebei has killed at least eight people and wounded 15, according to state media. The blaze at the Liguang market in Hebei’s city of Zhangjiakou broke out at about midday local time (04:00 GMT) on Saturday and was mostly extinguished two hours later, according to […]
Kindiki mourns death of KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed his condolences following the untimely death of Roseline Odede, the chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Kindiki described Roseline as a committed legal professional and an unwavering advocate for human rights and […]
KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede. In a statement on Saturday, January 4, 2025, the commission Vice Chairperson Raymond Nyeris said that Roseline died on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a short illness. “It is with shock […]
Govt takes action on mysterious metallic object that landed in Makueni
The government through the State Department for Public Health has taken effective measures after a mysterious object was found in Makueni County on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement on Saturday, January 4, 2025, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni said the ministry […]
‘Let us be factual about the state of the economy’ – CS Mbadi tells govt critics
Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has defended President William Ruto’s administration against critics. Speaking during the funeral of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula’s mother, Ann Nanyama, held at Mukhweya Village in Bungoma County on Friday, January 3, 2025, CS Mbadi told off critics saying they were unfairly criticising the president without stating the facts. He […]
Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time
A judge has ordered that Donald Trump will be sentenced on 10 January in his hush-money case in New York – less than two weeks before he is set to be sworn in as president. New York Justice Juan Merchan signalled he would not sentence Trump to jail time, probation or a fine, but instead […]