- Raisi is widely viewed as a protégé of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and some analysts suggest he could succeed the 85-year-old leader.
- Despite the significant number of deaths and cases, the health department has not declared an emergency in Kech district nor provided adequate treatment facilities for patients, Dawn reported.
- May 19 – The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that several suspects…
- Schools reopened for the second term in Kenya on Monday last week after two postponements earlier in the month due to floods that claimed nearly 300 lives and damaged roads, infrastructure, and schools nationwide.
- Last week, Thirdway Alliance Kenya, led by Dr. Ekuru Aukot, filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the government from sending police to violence-plagued Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission.
- Mudavadi urged the political class and the nation to concentrate on transforming Kenya's economic fortunes and to engage in meaningful discussions that will positively impact the country.
- China supports the convening of an international peace conference, recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, at an appropriate time with equal participation and fair discussion of all options, so as to push for an early political settlement of the Ukraine issue, he said, adding that the nation stands…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 19 – Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Mr Gantz set an 8 June deadline for a plan to achieve six “strategic goals”, including the end of Hamas rule in Gaza and…
- Aukot read malice in the impending deployment of Kenya-led Multinational Security Support adding that it is a subtle way the US is using to scale up its firm grip on Haiti.
- Thirdway Alliance moved to court on Friday to stop the impending deployment of a 1,000 strong contingent to Haiti citing flagrant disregard of court orders.
- The revised IGAD Treaty, adopted during the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti on June 12, 2023, aims to expand and strengthen cooperation among member states and with the international community in various areas.
- Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said that providing quality housing to the country’s service members will play a critical role in boosting the morale of the KDF officers as they safeguard the country.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 — The death toll from a bus crash near Karen’s Hardy area has risen to nine after a survivor succumbed to injuries in hospital. National Police Service said it recorded eighteen injuries in hospitals after two people died at the scene. The number of survivors fell to…
- The vehicle belonging to Naboka Sacco was travelling from Gataka in Kajiado North to Nairobi when it plunged into a section Mbagathi River near the Cooperative University of Kenya in Karen.
- The PS described Friday's meeting as productive, confirming Kenya's intent to forge ahead with the plan first announced in May 2021 when Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian gifted MFA two VVIP buses.
- President Ruto was received by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, his Defence counterpart Aden Duale and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Charles Kahariri among other top officials.
- As of May 9, the provincial capital Guangzhou had reported three local dengue cases, with those infected living in residential complexes within 200 meters of each other, the disease control and prevention center in the city said on Sunday.
- Rolph Payet, executive secretary of the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions made the remarks at a meeting organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention entering into force in China.
- Xi elaborated on China's consistent position and efforts to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, saying that in dealing with any major issue, it is necessary to address both the symptoms and the root causes, and to plan for the present as well as for the long term.
- Kindiki stated that forging close working relations would further play a critical role towards improving the welfare of the men and women in uniform.
- Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok said the government is working with Members of Parliament and other elected leaders to fast-track the opening of Civil Registration offices in 170 constituencies that currently don’t offer the services.
- THIKA, Kenya May 17 – Chaos erupted in Kiganjo, Thika, on Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new market, led by area MP Alice Ng’ang’a. Initially a peaceful event, it descended into chaos when Kamenu MCA Mburu Kang’ethe allegedly stormed the ceremony. After addressing her constituents…
- NAIROBI Kenya, May 17 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has filed a suit against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kinidki and his environment and lands counterparts Soipan Tuya and Alice Wahome over flood-related deaths and displacements. They are also facing scrutiny for conducting…
- BEIJING — China’s State Council announced the appointment of several new officials on Friday. Zheng Bei was appointed deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission. Qiu Yong was appointed vice minister of science and technology. He no longer serves as deputy head of the China…
- A sports student in Baise, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, suffered a wrong-site surgery for a tumor removal in late March, according to his mother. The student, whose name was not released, experienced discomfort and pain in his left knee after participating in high-intensity exercises at school…
- BEIJING — Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday urged efforts to push forward the construction of government-subsidized housing, dual-use public infrastructure that can accommodate emergency needs, and the redevelopment of urban villages. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party…
- KISUMU, Kenya, May 17 – Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. The Governors’ Anyang Nyong’o of Kisumu, James Orengo of Siaya, Amos Nyaribo of Nyamira, Simba Arati of Kisii, Gladys…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17-President William Ruto has arrived in Rwanda’s Capital Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum. The annual summit which brings together over 2,500 business leaders and policymakers which began on May 16 aims to discuss the pressing issues affecting the continent and help shape…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is urging the government to reconsider the proposed 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on financial transactions. In a statement, the association’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raimond Molenje stated that bank charges are not payments but…
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei told Capital News on Friday the White House visit, on the invitation of President Joe Biden, highlights Kenya's central role as a strategic partner and key voice in the region.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 17 – The implementation of recommendations of the taskforce on reforms chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga are now in limbo after the National Treasury failed to allocate budget for the actualization of the report. The National Police Service (NPS) had budgeted Sh15…
- SIAYA, Kenya, May 17 – Alego / Usonga Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi has urged Kenyans to take to the streets if the Kenya Kwanza regime insists on heavy taxation.Atandi, who has vowed to oppose the finance bill, 2024 that seeks to increase taxation during the next budget, said that whereas…
- KIRINYAGA, Kenya, May 17 – Kirinyaga Governor exert criticises supporters of the One Man, One Vote, One Shilling Formula. Governor Ann Waiguru has cancelled the much-anticipated Limuru 3 meeting slated for tomorrow, blaming the organisers. Speaking at a food distribution at St. Luke’s ACK church in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. President William Ruto said the agreement will enable Uganda to import refined petroleum commodities directly from the producer…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 17 – Details have shown how Statehouse intends to expend Sh1.5 billion in the financial year 2024/2025 for the construction and renovations of state house and lodges which commenced in 2015. Documents tabled before the National Assembly committee on Administration and Internal…
- The PFMP is expected to empower community members by granting them user rights for the utilization of forest products, thereby bolstering their economic resilience.
- Israel’s soldiers are sharing footage of Palestinian detentions in the occupied West Bank, despite the army’s pledge to act on previous misconduct revealed by the BBC. Legal experts say the filming, and its posting online, could be a war crime. The BBC has analysed 45 photos and videos, which…
- Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, May 16 – At least three people were killed and six others injured when security forces opened fire on protesters during clashes with paramilitary Rangers in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The region has been engulfed in protests…
- The most common form of bullying behaviour in the modern world, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, has been the U.S.’s repeated imposition of unilateral sanctions on China, misuse of Section 301 tariffs, and compulsive suppression of China’s normal economic, trade, and technology…
- Documents presented to the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Thursday show that out of a total budget allocation of Sh9.4 billion, Sh7.9 billion will be spent on recurrent expenditure, with Sh1.5 billion allocated for development expenditure.
- Today, the later-day hire purchase solution provider is now fashioned as an Asset Finance FinTech solution provider, and several players are now playing in this market segment.