A Kenyan pastor, Paul Mackenzie, has been convicted of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, after directing members of his religious cult to starve their children to death to “meet Jesus”. The BBC reported on Monday that 28 other leaders of the cult were also convicted of murder. All the defendants had pleaded…
The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos published their remaining 2026 holiday closure schedule, covering five dates across October, November and DecemberThe closures fall on a mix of American federal holidays and Nigerian public holidays, meaning consular services will be unavailable on those datesThe U…
Kenyan nominated senator, Karen Nyamu, has gone viral after a video showing her sucking her thumb during a Senate sitting surfaced online. The footage, which was captured during a Senate session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shows Nyamu seated in the chamber while using her mobile phone before appearing to put her thumb…
The Kenyan Airways has confirmed the d3ath of a passenger on a flight from Nairobi to Lagos. In a statement issued Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the airline said the flight experienced a medical emergency on board on Tuesday at around 21:20 hrs Nigerian time as the passenger was found to be unresponsive appropriately 20…
A referee was brutally attacked during the return leg of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion/relegation play-off fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United on Tuesday, October 6. The match, whose winner was to earn a ticket to participate in the FKF Premier League this season, was cal…
A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos became unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International AirportNCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said the passenger had been restless and aggressive during the flight, allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and open the re…
…forecast to 4.3% •Projects 15.7% inflation rate for 2026 •44% of firms in Nigeria, Kenya adopt AI, power constraints threaten gains By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected improvement in economic growth a…
Kenya Airways has confirmed the death of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency aboard a flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the aircraft was approaching Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, according to a statement issued by the airline o…
A male passenger aboard what was said to be a Kenya Airways flight lost his life shortly after he made several attempts to open the cabin door while the aircraft was in the air. Nigerians who were aboard the aircraft shared videos showing the moment other passengers were thrown into panic as the man made several attemp…
…to investors, a new report by Bloomberg has stated. Nigeria overtook Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, which assesses the relative investability of 19 African economies. Bloomberg, in the report released on Monday, said Nigeria’s improvement was driven by stron…
…school students, competed against teams from Jordan, India, Qatar, the Philippines, Kenya and others. The team, led by the Executive Chairman of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, Amb. Lydia Onuoha, and representatives of the Presidency and Presidential School Debate Nigeria, comprised Christian Chinweotit…
…wider participation in Nigeria's capital market over the long term.Dangote plans $16bn Kenya refineryEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has predicted that African countries will largely stop importing refined petroleum products from outside the continent by 2030, as he prepares to launch…
…Vietnam and Turkey. Other African countries with high uptake include Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Algeria and Morocco.For Antigua and Barbuda, Nigeria ranked third in the top source countries for CBI behind China and US.Annual statistics published by Saint Lucia’s government showed Asia (led by China) as…
…chance. Moreira is a researcher for Panel 54, a Pan-Africa podcast based in Nairobi, Kenya
…Farm about 40 minutes after take-off from Gandami in Chikomba district on WednesdayKenya's President William Ruto paid tribute to Chivayo as a 'dear friend' following confirmation of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of…
…of the gifts publicised on social media. His connections extended beyond Zimbabwe, with Kenyan President William Ruto describing him as a “dear friend” in a condolence message following his death. “I will remember him for his friendship, his energy and his deep conviction in the possibilities of our continent,” Ruto sa…
…for fuelling protests over land earmarked for his proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Dangote and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the refinery in Lamu on Wednesday. This comes even as a court halted construction activities due to a land dispute. Dangote made the a…
…absence of any African country from the list means that nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and other African nations are not among those with a formalised pathway into the programme through this particular route.In a similar report, Legit.ng published that Japan released the list of nine countries with…
…route before doing so.What the cap means for African graduatesFor Nigerian, Ghanaian, Kenyan, and other African graduates who studied at universities featured on the Global Universities List, the 8,000-place annual ceiling introduces a meaningful constraint. Competition for spaces is expected to be high given the globa…
…African country made the UK's exemption list, meaning students from Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya must still prove their English knowledgePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The United Kingdom has released the official list of countries whose citizens a…
…and chief executive officer of Dangote Group, has said the company’s planned refinery in Kenya will surpass its Lagos facility in both size and processing capability.Dangote disclosed this while hosting Kenyan President William Ruto on a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos.The proposed Lamu Refinery is desi…
By Udeme Akpan Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” following a tour of the world-class facility in Lagos, while reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to partnering with Dangote Group on the proposed $17 billion East African Oil Re…
…schoolgirls Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who led a 10-member delegation of the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), said the reported pregnancies raised serious questions about the protection of school-going children and the conduct of adults who take advantage of minors. “ When you find out that 36 girls i…
…and data protection authorities in countries including Canada, Morocco, Liberia, Kenya and Ghana. Earlier, the NDPC’s Head of People Management and Administration, Mrs Watira Fitto, said the facility reflected the commission’s growth since its establishment. She said the commission was better positioned to enforce comp…
…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…