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Kenya’s decision not to renew key licenses effectively halted BATUK operations in Laikipia. Kenya’s decision that effectively brought British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) operations to a halt marks a significant moment in the country’s defence relationship with the United Kingdom. The move came after years of allegations involving British soldiers, with long-running concerns about
Edwin Sifuna used a major rally in Bungoma to promote a grassroots funding model for his Linda Mwananchi movement, encouraging supporters to contribute small amounts of money rather than relying on a few wealthy financiers. The approach is designed to make ordinary citizens the movement’s primary source of financial support as it expands its nationwide
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the country’s most serious public health emergencies in recent years. While neighboring Uganda has also recorded infections, the vast majority of cases remain inside eastern Congo, where health workers continue to face enormous challenges
A deadly ferry accident off the coast of Guyana has left at least 27 people dead, while 83 others remain missing as search and rescue operations continue. The tragedy has shaken communities across the country, with families anxiously waiting for news of loved ones. Authorities say the search remains a top priority as rescuers work
Key Takeaways A Nairobi court has ordered the arrest of a Nairobi County official accused of negligence in the South C building collapse case after he failed to attend court. The decision marks another important step in the legal process surrounding one of Nairobi’s most closely watched construction disasters, as authorities continue to pursue accountability
Broadcom is now at the center of one of the biggest AI infrastructure stories of the year. The company has confirmed a long-term deal to supply Google TPU chips and related systems to Anthropic, giving the AI startup access to a much larger compute base as demand for its Claude models keeps rising.
Polymarket has removed a betting market tied to the rescue of a U.S. Air Force officer after the listing sparked outrage. The controversy centered on a sensitive real-world event, where people were effectively wagering on when the rescue would be confirmed. That quickly crossed a line for many observers, and Polymarket says the market was
The OnePlus Nord 6 is shaping up to be a major mid-range release in India. It launches on April 7, and the big story is simple: OnePlus is trying to give buyers flagship-style speed, a huge battery life, and tougher build quality without pushing the phone into ultra-premium pricing. Based on what is known so
Samsung is officially ending support for its own Messages app and moving Galaxy users to Google Messages. The change is set for July 2026, and it mainly affects Samsung phones and tablets running Android 12 and newer. Basically, if you still use Samsung Messages, you will need to switch to Google’s app to keep messaging
If you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, mark your calendar. Five games are set to leave the service on April 15, 2026, and one of them is a title many subscribers have been counting on being there forever — Grand Theft Auto V. Microsoft has officially flagged all five as "leaving soon" in the