Author: Onion
Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga after detectives recovered millions of shillings in cash during searches at his residence and vehicle. The arrest followed an operation conducted on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained wealth involving the senior county official. In a statement, the anti-graft agency said investigators suspect Akivaga received more than KSh170 million through numerous suspicious cash and mobile money deposits between the 2019/20 and 2025/26 financial years. “The…
The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Kampala has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) UGX 180 million after the company admitted illegally discharging industrial waste onto neighboring land and into a section of the River Nile. Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu delivered the ruling on June 2, 2026, after the company pleaded guilty to violating Uganda’s environmental laws through the unlawful disposal of industrial effluent from its facility in Buikwe District. According to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), investigations revealed that the company discharged pollutants onto adjacent land and into the River Nile between April 2024 and November 2025…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted thousands of smuggled mobile phones and bags of rice in two separate intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing illegal trade into Kampala’s Central Business District. According to Steven Ssebitosi, an enforcement officer in URA’s Central Region, the operations were carried out following two weeks of intelligence gathering by Team One Enforcement, which had been tracking the movement of smuggled goods into the city. In the first operation, enforcement officers intercepted three vehicles, two Toyota Noahs bearing registration numbers UBR 874J and UBR 742F, and a Toyota Wish, registration number UAV 838E. A preliminary inspection…
At least seven people have been killed and 17 others injured following a road accident involving a passenger minibus and a cargo truck in central Tanzania. The crash occurred on the morning of June 2, 2026, at Sekenke Hill in Iramba District, located in Tanzania’s Singida Region. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when the truck, which was traveling from the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam to the northern city of Mwanza, reportedly suffered brake failure and collided with a minibus traveling from Singida to Tabora Region. The impact forced the minibus off the road and into a ravine,…
A Nigerian mortuary attendant has gone viral after making startling claims about what he says happens inside the mortuary where he works. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, the attendant alleged that some female corpses mysteriously “come back to life” at night. According to his account, the bodies reportedly rise from where they are kept, get dressed, and leave the mortuary to attend nightclubs. He further claimed that the women return to the facility before morning and resume their positions as if nothing had happened. The unusual story has sparked intense debate online, with many…
Authorities in Iowa are investigating a tragic string of shootings that claimed six lives before the suspected gunman died by suicide during an encounter with law enforcement. The violence unfolded Monday in Muscatine, a city approximately 50 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, leaving residents stunned and grieving. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said officers initially responded to a residence where four people were found dead from gunshot wounds. The discovery prompted an extensive investigation and a search for the suspected shooter. Police later identified the suspect as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine. Authorities eventually located him on a city…
Marriage is built on emotional connection, trust, and consistent care. When that foundation begins to weaken, the change is usually felt long before it is openly spoken about. In some cases, what appears as hatred is often deep hurt, disappointment, or emotional exhaustion that has not been addressed in time. One of the most noticeable signs is when communication starts to disappear. A wife who once shared her thoughts freely may begin responding with short, cold, or purely necessary answers. Conversations feel forced, and silence becomes more common than dialogue. Over time, even simple discussions lose warmth, making the home…
Two Christians lost their lives on Wednesday morning after a road crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Lwengo District. The victims have been identified as 83-year-old Josephine Nakitto and 25-year-old Alex Ssenono, the motorcycle rider. Both were residents of Bugonzi Village in Lwengo District. The two were travelling to Mbiriizi Catholic Parish to attend Mass marking Uganda Martyrs Day when the accident occurred. Eyewitnesses say a speeding government-owned Toyota Hilux veered off the road at Kyetume Village around 9am and rammed into the motorcycle they were riding on. One of the victims died at the scene while the…
Zimbabwe is facing renewed controversy after allegations have emerged that Members of Parliament are demanding between USD 50,000 and USD 200,000( up to Ugx 752,930,600) to support proposed constitutional amendments currently under consideration. The claims have intensified public debate over the integrity of the constitutional reform process and broader concerns about corruption in governance. Prominent Zimbabwean Pan-Africanist and public commentator Joshua Maponga has accused legislators of placing personal financial gain above national interest, saying the reform process has been compromised by bribery demands within Parliament. The allegations come amid debate over the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3, which…
Zimbabwean-British preacher Uebert Angel Mudzanire has sparked widespread discussion on social media after announcing a paid online course that promises to teach participants how to perform miracles, signs and wonders. The pastor unveiled the program through a Facebook post accompanied by a promotional flyer encouraging followers to register before available slots were filled. “Register now and learn how to perform signs, miracles and wonders, online, directly from Prophet Uebert Angel,” the advertisement stated. According to the announcement, the three-day online training was scheduled to take place from June 5 to June 7, 2026. Participants were required to pay £999, which…