…classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians appeared headed for defeat after losing the opening two sets 25-20, 25-22, but fought back to win the third 25-21 b…
…allege abandonment, demand urgent intervention Nigerian travellers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday night staged a protest over prolonged flight delays and cancellations that have left scores of passengers unable to continue their journeys to Lagos for more than 24 h…
…are now being positioned for expansion into East African markets, including Uganda and Kenya. That matters because it suggests Nigerian startups are no longer building solely for domestic survival. They are beginning to export operational models, technology and agricultural services across the continent. The implicatio…
…The Court of Appeal had in an October 13, 2022, judgment, declared Kanu’s arrest in Kenya illegal and discharged and acquited him. However, on December 15, 2023, in a suit numbered SC/CR/1361/2022, the Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal judgment and ordered the continuation of Kanu’s trial, remitting the case…
Kenyan woman goes on rampage, st@bs her five children, k!lling two after husband took second wife A Kenyan woman allegedly st@bbed five of her children, k!lling two and seriously injuring three others, after her husband married a second wife. The tragic incident occurred at their home in Bunga, Ggaba, in Kampala's Maki…
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife's d3ath A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya 'Lampard' has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet passed away on January 14, 2026, after a br…
Married father of two arrested in Kenya for posing as Catholic priest and conducting Mass, administering sacraments A married father of two has been arrested after allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting Masses in several churches in Turkana County, Kenya. Jones Bogonko Onchonga is accused of using forged…
…beyond the continent. It identified South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Barbados, Chile and Kenya among countries associated with the wider support network around Duke-Abiola’s campaign, describing the relationships variously as strategic African, diplomatic, Caribbean and Latin American support. However, the United Nations’…
Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief k!led in Kenya Helicopter Crash Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuador's intelligence agency were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, August 19. Seven people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed on Wednesday morning near Mount…
…a commercial pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke rising from the site as rescue teams respondedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A helicopter carrying seven peopl…
…registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry into the caus…
Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya with 'no survivors' on board A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in Kirish, near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, killing everyone on board. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the aircraft, registration 5Y-GYM, wa…
…Ijagwu, the commission said the study compared Nigeria’s cement market with those of Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Togo. The study examined factors including limestone availability, population, production capacity, consumption and retail prices. The statement read, “Findings from an industr…
…in the country. “The ACP investigations extended to markets in Sub-Saharan Africa like Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa as well as Egypt, Morocco and Algeria. “Metrics adopted included the availability of limestone, the basic raw material for cement production, as well as other variables such as population, production…
…technology across Airtel’s 14 African markets.The operator serves customers in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including…
…Islands, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius and Micronesia.Others are Montserrat, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, St. Kitts and Nevis, The Gambia, Togo, and Tuvalu.Several other destinations grant…
…urging member countries to leave the court. 'African courts have become 'commodified' - Kenyan professor Trump administration revokes over 175,000 US visas Trump demands Iran pay for deaths, damage across Middle East Gaza militia commander says Hamas will reject any deal requiring disarmament Iran appoints ex-IRGC comm…
…20 countries—including England, South Africa, Wales, Australia, Botswana, Cyprus, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Togo, Ghana, New Zealand, Singapore, Namibia, and host nation Nigeria—will compete across senior, U-23, veteran, and wheelchair categories. Notably, the U-23 and wheelchair events will debut in Lagos, adding new d…
…technology ecosystems, Nigeria is competing with markets such as South Africa, Kenya and Egypt for digital infrastructure investment. Adeyanju noted that sustained investment in digital infrastructure would be essential for Nigeria to fully benefit from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cloud…
…process. Australia has long been a destination for skilled migrants from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and other parts of the continent, many of whom are drawn by its strong economy, healthcare system, and quality of life.Australia shares how foreigners can find jobsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Australia laun…
…to war-torn countries and those facing serious humanitarian crises. A breakdown shows Kenya will suffer the steepest cut at 92.5 per cent to £5 million, while Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique will each see over 90 per cent reductions. Other major cuts include Zambia down 83.2 per cent to £5 million; Zimbabwe down 72.5 p…
…Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospitalised awaiting trial - and was running as a candidate for Besigye's party. But in August 2025 local media reported Mugumya had been taken by men linked to the security forces, and nothing was…
…over $100 million investment fund as a bold step towards attracting investors. Renowned Kenyan scholar and Pan-Africanist, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, on his part, urged the Federal Government to dismantle visa barriers hindering the movement of Africans across the continent, saying such restrictions undermine regional inte…
…also support Nigerian players participating in the World Youth Scrabble Championship in Kenya this weekend. He said the state’s investment in sports was driven by the abundance of talented youths and his administration’s determination to harness their potential through positive engagement. “We have the hosting rights f…
…naira recorded a modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our co…