The final words from the cockpit of a Learjet 60 were not a routine sign-off, but a scream of impending doom. On the afternoon of November 1, 2026, a private business jet carrying nine people from Texas to the Bahamas plummeted from the sky over suburban Palm Beach County, exploding into a fireball on a busy roadway just outside the City of Greenacres. All nine aboard perished, and the investigation has since revealed a terrifying sequence of events: reports of icing and turbulence, a sudden overspeed condition, and evidence that the aircraft began to break apart before it ever hit…
Author: Tess Muthaka
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested US$100 million in the initial public offering (IPO) of Egypt’s Banque du Caire, acquiring a 6.9 per cent stake in one of the country’s largest commercial banks. The investment, announced as part of the bank’s stock market listing, is aimed at supporting Egypt’s privatisation programme, increasing private-sector participation in the financial sector and strengthening the country’s capital markets. The EBRD is making the investment alongside the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which has also committed US$100 million to the offering, bringing the combined investment by the two multilateral development institutions to…
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has been sentenced to three years in prison over a fraudulent land acquisition scheme involving a 7.39-hectare property in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, valued at Ksh1.35 billion. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced on Monday, November 2, that Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego had sentenced Chelogoi after finding him guilty of offences arising from attempts to acquire land belonging to businessmen Ashok Rupshi Shah and Hitenkumar Amritlal Raja. The disputed property, registered as Nairobi/Block/80/44, became the subject of a criminal case after Chelogoi allegedly presented forged documents to support his claim of ownership.…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sakaja was formally received into ODM on Monday, November 2, 2026, during an event at the party’s headquarters, Chungwa House, in Nairobi. The governor was welcomed by senior ODM officials, including Deputy Party Leaders Simba Arati and Hassan Joho, party national chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. His move brings an end to months of speculation about his political future after he confirmed in August that he was consulting on calls…
Tens of thousands of young people took to the streets across Germany this weekend in a nationwide wave of demonstrations against soaring living costs, underfunded education, and the prospect of compulsory military service, with largely peaceful daytime rallies in over 30 cities giving way to violent clashes and looting in Frankfurt, Cologne, and Hamburg after nightfall. The protests, organized by the youth initiative “Gen Z regelt” (roughly, “Gen Z has got this”), were planned for 34 cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Leipzig. While organizers had hoped for a massive turnout, with over 182,000 people registering interest online, actual participation appeared…
A motorcyclist has died after his bike left a scenic coastal road and plunged into the sea below the Great Orme headland, prompting a major multi-agency rescue operation that ultimately could not save him. North Wales Police were called at approximately 10:31 p.m. GMT on Thursday following reports of a collision involving a black motorcycle on Marine Drive, roughly one mile from the Toll House towards the Great Orme summit. Following the crash, the male rider entered the water below the cliffs. A coordinated response involving police, HM Coastguard and the RNLI was launched. The casualty was recovered from the…
A rare, original painting by the late Tanzanian artist Edward Saidi Tingatinga has sold for Ksh7.63 million at a Nairobi auction, setting a new world record for the artist and highlighting the growing value of East African art. The 1971 piece, titled Untitled (Landscape with Lion and Bird), was the star lot at the 14th annual Art Auction East Africa sale held on Wednesday at the Circle Art Gallery. The final price, equivalent to about $58,708, was more than four times its pre-sale high estimate of Ksh1.6 million, sparking a bidding war that underscored the growing appetite for rare works…
Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has appointed Irene Irungu as its Acting Managing Director, effective October 29, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. She succeeded Jubril Adeniji, who left the lender after his tenure expired and was recalled to the parent company in Nigeria. The appointment came less than a month after Irungu was named the bank’s Head of Operations on October 7, 2026. Before taking up that position, she served as Head of Risk and Compliance, a role she assumed when she joined GTBank Kenya in May 2023. Irungu brings more than 13 years of…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has addressed supporters at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi through a phone call, thanking Kenyans for standing with him during his recent illness and giving an update on his recovery. Oburu spoke on Saturday, October 31, 2026, amid concerns over his health and his absence from recent political engagements. The ODM leader expressed gratitude to party members and other Kenyans who had sent messages of sympathy and wished him a quick recovery, saying he had experienced illness like any other person. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having…
Dr Sabrina Jefwa has emerged as one of Kenya’s youngest county executives, combining advanced academic qualifications with a career in maritime affairs and environmental governance. Jefwa made history on December 15, 2025, when she was sworn in as a County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in Lamu County at the age of 24. Her appointment placed her among the youngest county ministers to serve under Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy appointed her to oversee the Fisheries, Blue Economy, Livestock and Cooperative Development docket, a portfolio central to the coastal county’s economic activities. At 25, Jefwa has built an academic…
