On September 9, 2025, Walmart confirmed plans to open its first-ever branded stores in South Africa — marking its first direct presence on the African continent under the “Walmart” name . Although Walmart already owns the local retail giant Massmart, which operates popular chains like Makro, Game, and Builders Warehouse, this move represents a strategic […]
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, is one of the most prolific and influential figures in modern hip-hop. Rising to stardom in the late 1990s, he has remained at the forefront of rap for over two decades, shaping culture through his music, lifestyle, and distinct image. Central to his public persona is […]
Reports that Jubaland forces have crossed into Mandera County, Kenya, have sparked alarm among residents and local leaders. Claims of troops camping in schools and disrupting daily life have fueled fears of insecurity along the fragile Kenya-Somalia border. But conflicting statements from local officials, the Jubaland administration, and Kenya’s Interior Ministry have left the truth […]
Lede: An Israeli airstrike on Thursday, 28 August 2025, struck a gathering of Houthi officials in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, killing the Houthi prime minister, Ahmad (Ahmed) Ghaleb al-Rahawi, and a number of senior ministers and aides. Houthi authorities and multiple international news agencies report roughly a dozen senior figures were killed; the strike triggered mass […]
On any given Sunday in Bungoma, it’s not unusual to hear a preacher claim divine titles that would shock orthodox Christians. One man calls himself “Yesu wa Tongaren”, another—until his death—insisted he was God incarnate, known as Jehovah Wanyonyi. Decades earlier, Elijah Masinde founded Dini ya Musambwa, a faith mixing Christianity, prophecy, and anti-colonial protest. […]
Kenya Airways (KQ), long regarded as the Pride of Africa, has once again slipped into turbulence. After posting a promising profit in 2023—the first in more than a decade—the airline has now recorded a steep half-year loss. What went wrong, and can the flag carrier regain altitude? From Profit to Loss in Just a Year […]
Teaching children about money doesn’t have to wait until their teenage years. In fact, the earlier you introduce financial literacy, the more naturally it becomes part of their everyday thinking. For children under 10, the goal isn’t complex financial theories but rather simple, practical lessons that shape healthy attitudes and habits. By breaking down money […]
Kenyan users who transfer funds between PayPal and M-PESA through the PayPal Mobile Money service will soon have to change how they move money. Safaricom and PayPal have jointly announced that the current service hosted on paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa will be permanently discontinued on 16 August 2025. What’s Changing For years, the PayPal Mobile Money service offered […]
