Charles Onyango-Obbo

Australian bungee jumper fell into crocodile infested waters in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi when the cord snapped plunging her into the river below. She lived to tell the story. inquisitr.com/bungee-jumper-…

Survey finds that a majority of Kenyan men support the bride price tradition, but 65% of them want bride price cost-shared. 83% of them support the idea that the bride-price should be gradually paid in instalments throughout the marriage period🤣🤣🤣 tuko.co.ke/kenya/597253-n…

This Week In Black History July 23-29, 2025 – starting with the first Pan-African conference which took place in London, July 23, 1900… chicagodefender.com/this-week-in-b…

Who Really Rules? Rebel-Controlled Territory in Africa (2025) 🇧🇫 1. Burkina Faso — 40% Large swathes of the north and east are controlled by jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, rendering the central government effectively absent in nearly half the country. 🇸🇩 2. Sudan —…

Underwater photographer films rarely seen creature slithering through the ocean in Mauritius like a scarf blowing in the wind. discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/m…

Ghanaian photographer and videographer is laid to rest in a Sony camera-shaped coffin. In Ghana, coffins are typically crafted to resemble a person’s trade and symbolise the work they’ll continue in the afterlife. petapixel.com/2025/07/22/pho…

We should say unto all and I'll say it again It's not just to win, shake a hand, make a friend We who are pure at heart somehow might see There's still light in the world, come rejoice with me It's a new day A new world order, a brand new day A change of mind for the human race…

Silicon Valley's dominance faces new pressure, as tech hubs like Bangalore, Nairobi, Tallinn (Estonia) and São Paulo are redefining the global innovation landscape — driven by talent, government support and growing investor interest. entrepreneur.com/starting-a-bus…

On August 2, 2027, world will go dark for six minutes in a total solar eclipse – an event that won't be seen again for 100 years. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks out the sun. ladbible.com/news/world-new…

Luxury travel operator Wilderness just unveiled plans for its new wellness center in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Named the Sanctuary at Bisate, the spot is set to open this December. robbreport.com/travel/spas/wi…

The world’s fear of Black people isn’t just about skin colour. It’s about strength. It’s about resilience. After enduring long, punishing treks — sometimes as far as 1,000 miles (1,609Kms) from inland villages across West Africa — captives (enslaved Africans) were brought to this…

"In 3days-1week, I spent Ugx 500,000,000 in elections."~Minister Anite Some other MP said they spent Ugx 600,000,000 on the election day. In Western Uganda, for one to win in the recent NRM primaries, a candidate needed between Ugx 1,500,000,000 to Ugx 2,000,000,000

In 2019, a United Nations project promised 100,000 affordable homes in Kenya. It delivered none. 100r.org/2025/07/un-pro…