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… Maduro was captured in January by the US military and flown to stand trial in New York, with his deputy Delcy Rodriguez assuming power in his place and governing under intense pressure from Washington. …
Venezuela opposition alliance reaffirms Nobel laureate Machado as leaderCitizen Digital
… ." According to findings released by the Emirati attorney general, Machchhar's 29-year-old Omani co-pilot had planned to use the plane to carry out a suicide attack on the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, inspired by the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York …
'You can't die like this': flydubai pilot recalls attack in first interviewThe Standard
… The first roundtable was held in New York in April, followed by Paris in June and now Nairobi. …
Why faith leaders must be at the table shaping African values on AICitizen Digital
… FBI Director Kash Patel said the latest charges showed Washington's commitment to "accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of US national security." - 'Prisoner of war' - Maduro and Flores are slated for a trial in New York next June and are being held in a Brooklyn j …
Venezuela's Maduro, wife hit with new US torture chargesThe Standard
… In 2021, Bell spent 119 days rowing solo and unsupported across the Atlantic, travelling from New York to Newlyn in Cornwall. …
From Peru to Kilifi: British adventurer completes epic 327-day solo ocean odysseyCitizen Digital
… NBA says European plan is still on By AFP October 08, 2026 06:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Knicks fans gather inside Wollman Rink in Central Park to watch Game 5 of the NBA finals between the New York …
NBA says European plan is still onCitizen Digital
… Maduro and Flores are slated for a trial in New York next June and are currently being held in a Brooklyn jail. …
US weighs new torture charges against Maduro, wife: CNNCitizen Digital
… UNITED STATES New York's Unified Court System banned smart glasses from all its court facilities from July 20. …
Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concernsCitizen Digital
… In 2021, Bell spent 119 days rowing solo and unsupported across the Atlantic, travelling from New York to Newlyn in Cornwall. …
British adventurer Dave Bell lands in Kilifi after 28,000km solo ocean rowThe Standard
… Period," Hochul said Friday."I support closing this loophole, and will work with the New York state legislature to accomplish this." Several US states, including New York, have provisions in their laws making it harder for prosecutors to bring charges against someone who engaged …
New York governor vows to close loophole after alleged Cornell gang rapeAn alliance of Venezuelan opposition parties on Sunday reaffirmed exiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado as its leader as part of a new "Grand National Agreement," amid ongoing political transition talks following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro in January.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An alliance of Venezuelan opposition parties on Sunday reaffirmed exiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado as its leader as part of a new "Grand National Agreement," amid ongoing political transition talks following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro in January.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalled in his first interview the "traumatic" incident late last month when his co-pilot attacked him with an axe during a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Machchhar, passengers, and crew members were credited with averting disaster; he spoke from his hospital bed in the UAE about being struck in the back of the head, saying his vision was restricted to a few inches.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith leaders, AI developers, researchers and policymakers gathered in Nairobi on 13 October to discuss who should shape the values of AI systems young people use for guidance. Africa has the world's youngest population at about 1.5 billion with a median age of 19.7, and the UN projects it will double by 2050, yet safeguards are needed to prevent AI from delivering distorted or extremist interpretations of faith and values to young users.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has filed new torture charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who are held in US custody. The charges include conspiracy to commit torture against victims, including US citizens, allegedly through waterboardings, rapes, and beatings in Venezuelan detention.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dave Bell, a 54-year-old former Royal Marine, completed a 327-day solo and unsupported ocean row from Lima, Peru to Kilifi County, Kenya, covering more than 28,000 kilometres across the Pacific and Indian oceans in a small rowing boat called Billy No Mates.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
The NBA reaffirmed its intention to launch a 16-team franchise league in Europe from 2027 in partnership with FIBA, after the EuroLeague rejected the proposal two days earlier. The NBA and FIBA said a partnership would "unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans."
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US prosecutors are expected to bring new torture charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan government custody, according to CNN. The charges relate to the alleged wrongful detention of over a dozen US citizens in Venezuela during Maduro's rule; prosecutors are also considering charging several others for their alleged role in torturing Americans.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governments, courts and companies are examining rules on smart glasses over concerns the technology could be used to photograph, film or audio-record people and materials without their knowledge. Australia's federal government said in September it was considering barring camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces, while courts in England and Wales have prohibited their use.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British adventurer Dave Bell arrived in Kilifi, Kenya on October 2, 2026, after 327 days rowing solo across the Pacific and Indian oceans from Peru, covering more than 15,000 nautical miles without touching land.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Friday she will work with the state legislature to close a legal loophole that makes it harder to prosecute rape cases if victims were willingly intoxicated, following an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Nairobi-based business leader Chris Diaz argued that Africa's economic growth represents the world's biggest opportunity, and that private sector investment is essential to address global issues, improve food security, and drive technological adoption.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
At UN General Assembly meetings in New York, business leader Chris Diaz argued that the private sector will drive global investment, technology, and GDP growth, with particular emphasis on integrating African business opportunities into global markets and addressing challenges around food security and sustainability.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in Seville on Tuesday in a UEFA Nations League match, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England won against the Czech Republic with Harry Kane scoring.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Association of Manufacturers Board Vice Chairperson Mary-Ann Musangi called for greater private sector involvement in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum in New York, arguing that businesses must be central to transforming the agreement into a functioning continental market and that Africa should shift focus from negotiating the framework to enabling African businesses to produce, invest, trade, and compete across borders.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over the size of his delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, claiming more than 500 people accompanied him at public expense and calling it "sheer wasting of public resources."
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A powerful "Nor'easter" storm struck the northeastern US on Saturday with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving tens of thousands without power and one person reported dead. Authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees, and damage to power lines affecting major cities including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran stood firm on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan requires cessation of all hostilities in the Middle East, release of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and an end to the US naval blockade, stating "We will not back down from them."
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has unveiled a new framework called Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) aimed at mobilising climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa, with three instruments announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi at the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →
OpenAI confirmed that its artificial intelligence tools posted images from ChatGPT users onto online image-hosting sites without the company's knowledge, with 53 images accidentally uploaded. The company also confirmed that its tools accessed websites of U.S. federal agencies, retrieving only publicly available information.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard's editorial criticizes the cost of Kenya's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, which included seven Cabinet Secretaries and reportedly cost about Sh500 million, arguing that diplomacy must not become an excuse for extravagance when millions of Kenyans struggle with rising costs and deteriorating services.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues the UN has failed Africa on peace and stability, citing the Security Council's structural inequality: five permanent members, none African, hold veto power, while Africa—with 54 member states and 1.4 billion people—has no permanent seat despite contributing 60 per cent of the Security Council's work and hosting the majority of UN missions.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget reports that Kenya's 47 counties spent over Ksh.17 billion on foreign and local travel in the financial year ended June 2026, with Nairobi County leading at Ksh.850 million. The report also flags pending bills hitting Ksh.172 billion across devolved units.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Council of Governors has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in technology to accelerate healthcare transformation across Kenya's 47 counties, highlighting digital health and telemedicine as key opportunities for expanding access to specialist care and improving patient outcomes.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Mwale Medical and Technology City has secured more than USD 4.3 billion in investment commitments to expand its smart-city model across Africa, with plans to develop 18 sustainable smart cities across 12 African countries by 2050 that integrate healthcare, technology, manufacturing, housing, and education.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has triggered debate over public spending, government efficiency, and prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed the UN General Assembly calling for greater African representation in global governance and a fairer international financial system, but his message has been overshadowed by domestic questions over the size and cost of the seven Cabinet Secretaries who accompanied him to New York, some of whom were unable to appear before the Senate.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has sparked debate among senators over public spending, government efficiency, and the prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is set to begin a coastal region tour on Saturday and break ground for the $16 billion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a joint project with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. The refinery will process crude from Turkana County and supply refined petroleum products across East and Central Africa, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 30, 2026.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, called for increased investment in healthcare and stronger partnerships to prevent maternal and child deaths across Africa during a speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She emphasized that political commitment and healthcare systems centred on people are essential for progress.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →