Feature , News And Current Affairs , Uganda
October 16, 2025

Prophet Kakande’s Rising Star: How a Ugandan Preacher Is Shaping Faith Across East Africa

KAMPALA — From a small congregation in central Uganda to a regional ministry drawing pilgrims from Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, Prophet Samuel Kakande has become one of the most talked-about figures in East Africa’s fast-growing Pentecostal movement. Known for his dramatic healing services, televised miracles, and entrepreneurial ventures, Kakande’s influence is spreading beyond Uganda’s borders […]

Feature , Kenya , Other
October 15, 2025

Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk East Africa’s Leading Islamic Voice

NAIROBI — Across East Africa’s bustling mosques, digital platforms and religious forums, one name increasingly resonates with the region’s Muslim communities: Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk. Hailing originally from Zimbabwe, his message of faith, social guidance and global Muslim unity has crossed national borders and cultural divides — making him perhaps the most widely recognised […]

Feature , Other
October 2, 2025

The East African Community (EAC) — Still Relevant?

The East African Community (EAC) is at a pivotal moment. With eight member states — Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda — the organisation has ambitious integration goals, but the question remains: is the EAC still relevant and forward-looking in 2025? And what exactly is the […]

Feature , Kenya , News And Current Affairs
October 1, 2025

“Mega-Pastor” Ezekiel Odero: Kenya’s Fast-Rising, Pulpit Powerhouse

NAIROBI — On the sprawling 65-acre compound in Mavueni, Kilifi County, worshippers flood a vast amphitheatre built by Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s ministry — a vivid sign of the extraordinary rise of one of Kenya’s most visible preachers. Known for his commanding presence, mass crusades and business-church hybrid operations, Odero is increasingly seen as a leading […]

Feature , Other
September 4, 2025

James Alix Michel: A Hero of the Oceans and the Blue Economy

James Alix Michel, the former President of Seychelles, stands as a towering figure in the global movement for ocean conservation and sustainable development. His visionary leadership has not only transformed Seychelles into a beacon of environmental stewardship but has also inspired nations worldwide to embrace the principles of the Blue Economy. Pioneering the Blue Economy […]