US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows
US President Joe Biden has named Kenya as a major non-Nato ally, making it the first sub-Saharan African country to receive that designation. Mr Biden announced the move during a three-day state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto. It is the first such visit to Washington by an African leader in more than 15 years […]
Savara cancels US music tour
Savara Mudigi has cancelled the much-hyped USA Madaraka Festival scheduled on Saturday, June 1, 2024, days after Nyashinski cancelled a similar concert. Taking to his Instagram page, the multi-talented artiste stated that he would not be part of the musicians who will perform at the 2024 US Madaraka Festival due to visa delays. “I regret […]
PHOTOS: First Lady showers Martin Luther King’s daughter with gifts in US
First Lady Rachel Ruto showered Martin Luther Jr’s daughter, Bernice King with gifts during President Ruto’s official US visit on Monday. In one of his immediate itineraries, Ruto’s entourage visited the famous King’s Center where he was welcomed by CEO Bernice King. Speaking at the facility President Ruto challenged his audience to embrace the adversities […]
US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel
The United States has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike on its […]
US makes deal with Iran to swap five American prisoners for $6 billion
The Biden administration has struck a deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Per the deal, Iran will release five American citizens detained in Iran and the U.S. release five Iranian citizens being held in the U.S. The deal creates a blanket waiver to transfer $6 billion in […]
Prisoners stage Shawshank-style jailbreak in US
A prisoner is on the run in the US after he and three other inmates staged a Shawshank Redemption-style jailbreak. The four, who were being held at Bent County Jail in southeast Colorado, reportedly pushed through a drywall ceiling in their cell, which used to serve as a kitchen, and used bundled blankets to make […]
Larry Madowo survives mass shooting in Florida
CNN journalist Larry Madowo has revealed he was at the Hollywood Oceanfront Broadwalk when nine people were shot on Monday, May 29, 2023. In a tweet, Madowo says he was eating in a restaurant near the spot where the shooting incident happened. “We were at a restaurant on the Hollywood Oceanfront Broadwalk in Florida when […]