https://nairobi.express/c/latest Latest en-KE https://nairobi.express/a/2026-09-01-kenya-power-schedules-september-1-outages-in-nairobi-and-five-counties-a591c5fe2c https://nairobi.express/a/2026-09-01-kenya-power-schedules-september-1-outages-in-nairobi-and-five-counties-a591c5fe2c Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions on September 1, including an outage from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. in parts of Ngong Road and Kibera. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:36:48 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/2026-08-31-aviation-workers-strike-disrupts-flights-at-nairobis-jkia-8fb7af8d46 https://nairobi.express/a/2026-08-31-aviation-workers-strike-disrupts-flights-at-nairobis-jkia-8fb7af8d46 Aviation workers resumed strike action at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 30, with delays worsening on August 31 as ground handling and air traffic services were affected. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:39:00 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-ftc-holds-online-only-workshop-on-age-verification-technology-amid-exp https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-ftc-holds-online-only-workshop-on-age-verification-technology-amid-exp The Federal Trade Commission is spending January 28, 2026 examining age verification and age estimation tools, from biometrics to behavioral signals, and how these systems intersect with privacy law and children’s protections. The agency moved the event to a virtual-only format because of expected inclement weather in Washington. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:17 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-as-big-tech-earnings-loom https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-as-big-tech-earnings-loom U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision and a slate of major technology earnings after the bell. Traders were also watching reported developments on Nvidia chip orders in China and fresh layoff plans at Amazon. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:04 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-wall-street-notches-another-record-as-a-mixed-day-of-earnings-sends-st https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-28-wall-street-notches-another-record-as-a-mixed-day-of-earnings-sends-st U.S. stocks ended another bumpy session with the S&P 500 edging to a fresh record even as many companies fell, after mixed corporate results and cautious outlooks kept investors selective. The Nasdaq rose, the Dow slipped, and attention stayed on big earnings and the next signals from the Federal Reserve. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:40 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-stocks-split-as-chip-surge-collides-with-health-insurer-selloff-trader https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-stocks-split-as-chip-surge-collides-with-health-insurer-selloff-trader U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as chip shares lifted tech while a sharp drop in health insurers weighed on the Dow. Investors also watched a busy earnings slate and positioned for the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:27 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-wobbles-near-records-as-earnings-split-the-market-and-inve https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-wobbles-near-records-as-earnings-split-the-market-and-inve U.S. stocks moved in different directions on Tuesday as mixed corporate reports tugged indexes around, with the S&P 500 hovering close to record territory while health insurers sank and some industrial names jumped. The Federal Reserve’s next move on rates is also in focus ahead of its Wednesday decision. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:56 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-deadly-winter-storm-leaves-widespread-outages-and-travel-disruptions-a https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-deadly-winter-storm-leaves-widespread-outages-and-travel-disruptions-a A powerful winter system brought dangerous snow and ice, knocked out power for hundreds of thousands, and snarled travel, as officials warned of continued hazards and urged people to stay off roads. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:14 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-minnesota-backlash-forces-rethink-of-federal-immigration-surge-after-i https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-minnesota-backlash-forces-rethink-of-federal-immigration-surge-after-i Outrage over the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is pushing the White House to scale back a federal enforcement surge, as local leaders demand accountability and transparency over the operation and its rules of engagement. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:36 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-outrage-grows-in-minnesota-after-fatal-ice-shooting-as-white-house-sig https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-outrage-grows-in-minnesota-after-fatal-ice-shooting-as-white-house-sig The Trump administration is under intensifying pressure after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with city leaders saying the federal surge will begin to scale back while calls for accountability mount. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:20 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-winter-storm-leaves-widespread-outages-and-a-rising-death-toll-across- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-27-winter-storm-leaves-widespread-outages-and-a-rising-death-toll-across- A sprawling winter system has battered large swaths of the United States with ice, snow, and bitter cold, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and authorities reporting dozens of deaths as crews race to restore electricity and keep residents warm. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:11 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-edge-higher-as-gold-breaks-fresh-records-and-winter-storm-disr https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-edge-higher-as-gold-breaks-fresh-records-and-winter-storm-disr U.S. stocks rose modestly Monday as investors weighed a record run in gold, a weaker dollar and a week packed with Big Tech earnings and a key Federal Reserve decision. Winter weather continued to snarl travel and logistics, adding another layer of uncertainty to already jittery markets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:19 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-thousands-of-u-s-flights-canceled-as-a-major-winter-storm-snarls-trave https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-thousands-of-u-s-flights-canceled-as-a-major-winter-storm-snarls-trave A sweeping winter storm has triggered mass flight cancellations and delays across the U.S., with major East Coast airports among the hardest hit as airlines issue travel waivers and warn of continued disruption. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:20 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-major-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-schools-as-tens-of-millions-sta https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-major-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-schools-as-tens-of-millions-sta A sprawling winter storm pushed across large parts of the U.S. on Monday, triggering widespread school closures, hazardous travel and power outages. Weather officials warned the system could keep delivering snow, ice and bitter cold into the coming days. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:30 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-more-than-20-000-fli https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-more-than-20-000-fli A powerful winter storm sweeping across the U.S. triggered widespread travel disruptions, with FlightAware data showing more than 20,000 cancellations from Saturday through Monday morning and thousands more expected Monday. Major airports in the Northeast posted cancellation rates near or above 50%, while airlines issued broad fee waivers to help stranded travelers rebook. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:34 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-timberwolves-and-warriors-return-amid-minneapolis-grief-after-shooting https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-timberwolves-and-warriors-return-amid-minneapolis-grief-after-shooting Minnesota’s NBA team returned to the court in a subdued atmosphere after a game was postponed in the wake of the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, during a confrontation involving a federal officer. Coaches, players and fans described a city struggling to focus on basketball as protests and a broader immigration crackdown dominated local life. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:22 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-keeps-battering-the-u-s-piling-up-snow-in-the-nor https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-keeps-battering-the-u-s-piling-up-snow-in-the-nor The tail end of a sprawling winter storm delivered more snow to the Northeast while ice damage and power failures lingered in parts of the South. Officials reported at least two dozen deaths tied to the storm, and airlines faced widespread delays and cancellations as crews worked to restore service. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:09 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-big-tech-earnings-as-gold-hits-new- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-big-tech-earnings-as-gold-hits-new- U.S. markets opened the week watching a packed calendar: a Federal Reserve rate decision, blockbuster technology earnings, and fast-moving geopolitical and weather disruptions. Gold pushed to fresh highs as investors sought safety, while travel snarls from a major winter storm and renewed tariff threats added to uncertainty. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:50 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n Ethiopia says it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day monitoring period without a new confirmed case. Health officials and WHO teams say rapid surveillance, lab work, infection-control support, and community outreach helped stop transmission in under three months. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:33:48 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-disruption-record-gold-and-a-rare-earths-bet-a-volatile-s https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-disruption-record-gold-and-a-rare-earths-bet-a-volatile-s A sweeping winter storm has snarled travel across the U.S. as investors brace for a major earnings stretch and a Federal Reserve decision. Gold pushed to fresh records amid geopolitical uncertainty, while a federal backing package for USA Rare Earth injected new momentum into the critical-minerals trade. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:56 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-and-power-across-the-u-s-as-cancella https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-and-power-across-the-u-s-as-cancella A massive winter system spanning much of the country is leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and snarling air travel into the new week, as forecasters warn the cold and ice will linger even after the heaviest snow moves out. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:26 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flights https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flights A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays on Monday, adding to a weekend of major disruptions as snow, freezing rain, and low visibility affected key air corridors and airport hubs. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:50 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-disruption-across-u-s-as-outages-and-trav https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-disruption-across-u-s-as-outages-and-trav A sprawling winter storm has pushed tens of millions of Americans into a weekend of hazardous travel, widespread power outages, and cancellations, with states issuing emergency declarations and crews racing to restore electricity and keep roads passable. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:16 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-intensify-after-another-fatal-shooting-involving-federal-agen https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-intensify-after-another-fatal-shooting-involving-federal-agen A second fatal shooting by federal agents in a matter of weeks has sparked fresh outrage, protests and political fallout, as officials and activists demand answers and accountability. The protests are unfolding alongside a massive winter storm that is disrupting travel and daily life across large swaths of the U.S. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:18 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minnesota-federal-shooting-sparks-protests-as-washington-faces-new-pre https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minnesota-federal-shooting-sparks-protests-as-washington-faces-new-pre A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent is fueling a fresh wave of demonstrations and intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement and DHS oversight. The incident is reverberating through national politics as lawmakers weigh funding fights and accountability demands amid a major winter storm disrupting travel across the U.S. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:08 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-travel-chaos-as-governors-declare-emergencie https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-travel-chaos-as-governors-declare-emergencie A major winter storm named Fern is driving widespread flight cancellations, dangerous road conditions, and emergency declarations across dozens of states as the system moves from the Plains toward the Northeast. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:43 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-triggers-widespread-power-outages-and-flight- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-triggers-widespread-power-outages-and-flight- A sprawling winter storm sweeping across much of the United States is disrupting travel and utilities, with thousands of flights canceled and large-scale power outages reported as snow, sleet and ice move from the South and Midwest into the Northeast. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:27 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-anger-grows-after-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-as-prot https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-anger-grows-after-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-as-prot A second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents in weeks has triggered nationwide outrage, renewed scrutiny of enforcement tactics, and growing political pressure over funding and accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:11 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agent-sparks-protests-and- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agent-sparks-protests-and- A fatal shooting during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis has intensified outrage over enforcement tactics and prompted mass demonstrations as state leaders demand transparency and accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:09:52 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-minneapolis-as-d https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-minneapolis-as-d Protests expanded across U.S. cities after an American citizen was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, with witnesses disputing official claims and Senate Democrats signaling they may block homeland security funding amid rising anger at ICE enforcement tactics. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:09 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-cancels-thousands-of-flights-and-triggers-eme https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-cancels-thousands-of-flights-and-triggers-eme A sprawling winter storm swept from the Rockies to New England, snarling travel at major airport hubs, pushing airlines to cancel thousands of flights, and prompting emergency declarations across multiple states as snow, sleet and ice spread across nearly half the country. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:49:51 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-slams-u-s-grounding-flights-and-knocking-out-powe https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-slams-u-s-grounding-flights-and-knocking-out-powe A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the South into New England has triggered widespread power outages, treacherous roads and major airport disruptions. With emergency declarations expanding and federal resources pre-positioned, officials warn dangerous ice and extreme cold could linger into Monday and beyond. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:34 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-tiktok-s-u-s-future-secured-as-new-joint-venture-formally-closes-shift https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-tiktok-s-u-s-future-secured-as-new-joint-venture-formally-closes-shift TikTok says a majority American-owned joint venture has officially been established to keep the app operating in the United States, with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX as managing investors. The new structure is designed to satisfy U.S. national security demands around data storage, algorithm handling and independent oversight. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:22 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-barrels-across-the-u-s-triggering-mass-cancellations https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-barrels-across-the-u-s-triggering-mass-cancellations A major winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is disrupting travel and daily life across a wide swath of the United States, as governors issue emergency declarations and airlines cancel thousands of flights. Forecasts call for heavy snow, damaging ice and plunging temperatures, with officials warning that outages and dangerous road conditions could linger even after the storm’s core passes. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:14 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-during-federal-immigration-operation-sparks https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-during-federal-immigration-operation-sparks A 37-year-old ICU nurse was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, intensifying scrutiny of the Trump administration’s enforcement tactics and triggering protests, clashes, and a National Guard response. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:14 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-across-the-u-s-with-warnings-outa https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-across-the-u-s-with-warnings-outa A sprawling winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is hammering large parts of the United States with snow, ice and bitter cold, triggering emergency steps in multiple states and widespread travel disruptions. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, road conditions have deteriorated, and utilities are bracing for more outages as the storm pushes east. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:04:00 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-snow-outages-and-flight-cancellations-ac https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-snow-outages-and-flight-cancellations-ac A sprawling winter storm—dubbed Winter Storm Fern—pushed from the South into the East, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and snarling travel with mass flight cancellations. Utilities and grid operators warned of multi-day disruptions as freezing rain and heavy snow stretched across multiple regions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:39 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-paralyzes-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-paralyzes-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of A sprawling winter storm delivering snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the South to the Northeast triggered widespread flight cancellations and pushed airports, road crews, and emergency managers into high-alert mode on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:05 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-a-gaza-father-s-grief-captures-the-human-cost-of-a-winter-war https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-a-gaza-father-s-grief-captures-the-human-cost-of-a-winter-war At Shifa Hospital, a father pleads with his 15-year-old son to wake up after an Israeli strike killed the boy and a cousin as they searched for firewood. The Israeli military says it targeted militants; relatives dispute that account. The episode lands amid a bitter winter, damaged shelter, and disputed casualty tallies since an Oct. 10 ceasefire. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:47 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-outages-and-flight-cancellations-as-utilitie https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-outages-and-flight-cancellations-as-utilitie A major winter storm sweeping the southern and eastern U.S. is triggering widespread power outages and mass flight cancellations, with emergency declarations expanding as subfreezing air pushes deeper into the country. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:24 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-protests-flare-after-minneapolis-man-is-fatally-shot-by-federal- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-protests-flare-after-minneapolis-man-is-fatally-shot-by-federal- A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal officers has sparked nationwide demonstrations, renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, and a brewing fight in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:29:54 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-monster-winter-storm-spreads-across-u-s-grounding-flights-and-threaten https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-monster-winter-storm-spreads-across-u-s-grounding-flights-and-threaten A sprawling winter storm is sweeping from the southern Rockies toward the Northeast, bringing a hazardous mix of snow, sleet and ice that has already canceled thousands of flights and strained power grids and road crews across multiple states. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:53:21 GMT https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-new-footage-fuels-outrage-after-federal-agent-kills-minneapolis-nurse- https://nairobi.express/a/latest-2026-01-25-new-footage-fuels-outrage-after-federal-agent-kills-minneapolis-nurse- A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis is amplifying nationwide protests and political pressure on the Trump administration, as video appears to contradict officials’ early claims about the victim posing a threat. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:28:44 GMT