COVID-19 Omicron: Ottawa advises against international travel
The Canadian government is now advising Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread. “Now is [...]
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Who’s where in Trudeau 2021 cabinet
The complete list of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet, sworn in October 26 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Justin Trudeau: Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia [...]
President Kenyatta’s Mashujaa Day speech highlights
Distinguished guests, my fellow Kenyans, Happy Mashujaa Day. Let me at the outset begin by thanking you, the people of Kirinyaga, for your hospitality and a warm welcome to [...]
News roundup: Colin Powell dies, Huduma Namba halt, Uhuru in DC, drone lungs
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, has died of complications from COVID-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84. Powel served as President George W. [...]
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where [...]
What is your issue in 2021? Know where political parties stand on issues of concern
Canada’s six main political parties have made promises on some pressing issues. Take time to look at the party platforms and know the party’s policies and let [...]
How Canadians can vote in the 2021 federal election
Canadians have another opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote. The federal election is on Monday, September 20, 2021 and by now, registered voters should have [...]
China upholds death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg
A Chinese court upheld on Tuesday a Canadian man’s death sentence for drug smuggling, prompting condemnation from Ottawa, a day before another court is due to rule on [...]
Condemnation, call for justice after Kenyan environmentalist murdered
Kenyan conservationists on Friday demanded a swift investigation into the brazen daylight murder of a prominent environmentalist, warning more deaths would follow if [...]
Over 40 athletes to represent Kenya at the Tokyo Olympics
Kenya unveiled its Tokyo Olympics squad with a list of more than 40 athletes including world champion Hellen Obiri and defending 1,500m Olympic gold medallist Faith [...]