- The exposé, aired Monday, investigates the deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in June 2024. It alleges that Kenyan police and military forces received covert “shoot-to-kill” orders even before official deployment was authorized.
- MANILA, Philippines Apr 29 — A US aircraft carrier strike group is conducting maritime operations in the Philippine Sea, a vast and resource-rich body of water on the country’s eastern side, opposite the West Philippine Sea. The deployment comes just days after the Philippine Navy monitored the…
- Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Dr. Guo Haiyan, hailed the visit as a “great success,” underscoring its significance in elevating bilateral ties to a new level. “The two heads of state witnessed the signing of twenty state documents in fields such as infrastructure, education and training, cultural…
- The remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan followed President Ruto’s state visit to Beijing — the first by an African leader since the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit — during which Kenya and China elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
- The issue came to the fore in Parliament when Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo condemned the cut, describing it as both demoralizing and disruptive.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – President William Ruto’s recent state visit to China has been hailed as a major milestone in Kenya-China relations, after the signing of agreements that are expected to accelerate infrastructure development, trade and investment in Kenya. The visit which included high-level…
- While the proportion of personnel emoluments to total county expenditure declined from 69.5 per cent in Q1 to 61.9 per cent in Q2, it still remains far above the legal ceiling.
- The bill has already undergone its first reading in the EALA assembly, if passed into law, it could harmonize environmental laws and stop cross-border plastic leakage in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi ,Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia and DRC.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 – Opposition leaders have condemned what they termed as ‘state-sanctioned violence and creeping authoritarianism’ under President William Ruto’s administration, following the killing of five people during a land dispute in Kilgoris, Transmara West. In a joint statement,…
- Kenya emphasized that it has acted within the framework of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other mechanisms to help mediate the crisis.
- Murkomen also disclosed that five police officers were injured during the unrest, including one who is in critical condition after being struck in the head by an arrow.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 – Popular radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has died while undergoing treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. In a statement released by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, the Kwach family said Carey passed away on the night of April 28, 2025. He…
- Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir – Students from the Government Degree College for Women in Anantnag took to the streets in a powerful protest march to condemn the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists last week. Marching through the heart of Anantnag, the young women…
- Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say.
- According to police, the incident occurred as residents claiming historical ownership of the land, blocked the main road to prevent land officials from surveying the area.
- The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race has tightened in the past week and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says his party can win.
- The gathering, attended by cardinals from around the world, agreed to observe a nine-day official mourning period — known as novemdiales — before beginning the solemn process of electing the next leader of the Catholic Church.
- Speaking at the inaugural Future Leaders Challenge East Africa Edition on Monday at Strathmore University, Miano underscored the critical role young leaders will play in the future of the economy and society.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – “I did not insult the Kisii people as witches,” Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalango, clarified on Monday after some Kenyans misquoted him following his remarks in Kitutu Chache North on Sunday. In the widely shared video, the first-term MP mentioned witnessing a “…
- Speaking during a fundraiser at Marani Catholic Church in Kitutu Chache, Kindiki said the government complements, not competes with, the church, emphasizing that leaders see the church as an ally
- Kenya Diabetes Study Group President Rosslyn Ngugi says the conference aims to spark meaningful conversations and collaboration that will shape the future of diabetes care in Kenya and globally.
- NAIROBI, Kenya April 27 – Heath Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale urged Kenyans to enroll in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the new Social Health Alliance (SHA) in large numbers. He explained that the SHA allows individuals to register up to four wives and an unlimited number of children, as…
- ROME, Apr 27 – Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Rome have been released. A single, white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the name he was known by during his pontificate, below a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight. The late pope was laid…
- Speaking during a consultative engagement with over 5,000 coffee farmers and leaders of 24 cooperative societies in Runyenjes, Embu County, Kindiki cited that the sustained reforms in Agriculture Sector have started yielding results.
- Owalo emphasized that the government’s unwavering commitment to delivering on tangible projects is not just a matter of policy, but a cornerstone for building public trust and ensuring sustainable development across the country.
- Kalua says the Government ought to invest more in innovation hubs to give the youth, who are more inclined to autonomy than employment, as a fresh idea to grow the country and give it an opportunity to compete worldwide.
- Devolution Principal Secretary Michael Lenasalon described the Project Management Committee as transformative in “restructuring how citizens at the community are involved and engaged” in influencing county-led development projects.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 26 – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is advocating for reforms in the Finance Bill 2025 to foster industrial resilience, enhance tax efficiency, and strengthen private sector participation in national planning. Speaking during an engagement with the National Assembly…
- Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo announced the move hours after the Communications Authority of Kenya ordered TV and radio stations to cut down betting, lottery, and gambling content within 14 days or face licence revocation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya April 26 – Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has told off former president Uhuru Kenyatta for calling on the youth to agitate for good governance. The CS wondered how the former president has all over a sudden become very clever barely before his…
- Caucino condemned the assault as a crime against humanity and emphasised the urgent need for global unity to punish, prevent, and prosecute terrorism. He also highlighted the growing ties between the two democratic nations.
- The Indian Army's bilateral exercise Yudh Abhyas with the United States at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan saw one of the largest U.S. contingents ever deployed, with approximately 600 personnel and advanced equipment, including Stryker infantry vehicles and HIMARS rocket systems. The…
