A recent fire and gas depot explosion in Donholm, Nairobi, highlighted the dangers of storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in crowded neighborhoods. Secondary explosions from […]
Year: 2026
Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Cash as Valentine’s Day Gifts
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has warned the public against using banknotes as decorative gifts, saying the practice damages the country’s […]
KeNHA to Close Part of Uhuru Highway at Night for Eight Days
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary night-time closure of a section of Uhuru Highway in Nairobi to allow for routine road […]
Health Experts Assure Parents HPV Vaccine Is Safe, Dismiss Infertility Claims
Kenyan health experts have dismissed claims linking the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to infertility, saying the fears are based on misinformation and are putting young […]
Pressure Mounts on Former French Minister Over Links to Jeffrey Epstein
Calls are growing in France for former culture minister Jack Lang to resign from his role as head of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in […]
Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Sends Ksh5.1 Trillion Worth of Bitcoin to Users
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has apologised after accidentally sending bitcoin worth about Ksh5.1 trillion ($40 billion) to hundreds of its users. The incident […]
Over 400 Tanzanian Companies Cleared to Export Agricultural Produce to China
More than 400 Tanzanian companies have been approved to export agricultural produce to China, marking a major boost for the country’s trade and farming sector. […]
UGANDA: The Evolving Role of Uganda’s UPDF: From Barracks to Public Service
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have long been a central pillar of the country’s security, but their role has evolved significantly over the decades. […]
Kasibante Withdraws Election Petition Against Museveni, Citing High Litigation Costs
Kasibante Withdraws Election Petition Against Museveni, Citing High Litigation Costs 6 February 2026 | By Daily Monitor Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has officially withdrawn […]
China Opens Talks with Lithuania Amid Taiwan Policy Shift
China has signaled its willingness to engage in talks with Lithuania following what appears to be a shift in Lithuania’s stance on Taiwan. The development […]