- Aug 5 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of violent protests and appears to have averted the threat of further bloodshed. The focus now shifts to who will control the…
- A brief forwarded to the Head of State by parliament highlighted the delicate balance between necessary austerity measures and the need to cushion the livelihoods of the people and the economy.
- Aug 5 – At least 90 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday, amid worsening clashes between police and anti-government protesters. The unrest comes as student leaders have declared a campaign of civil disobedience to demand that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down. Thirteen police officers…
- Aug 5 – Downing Street has confirmed there will be an emergency response meeting on Monday after more than 150 people were arrested following violent disorder in UK towns and cities over the weekend. It comes after Sir Keir Starmer condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham…
- Aug 4 – Emphasizing the role of digitization in rapid development, Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, commended India for its significant achievements in this area. Francis highlighted that India has lifted 800 million people out of poverty in the last 5-6…
- ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Aug 4 – The Pakistani city of Gwadar, home to a key Chinese-built deep seaport, is currently witnessing a tense standoff between the military and Baloch protesters over alleged human rights violations. Thousands of demonstrators, led by the Baloch Unity Committee (BYC)—an ethno-…
- NAIROBI, Aug 4 – President William Ruto’s pick to revamp the public service, Justin Muturi, has vowed to overhaul the government’s internship program to include State agencies and the private sector. Muturi, the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, called for greater…
- NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 4-Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Justin Muturi says he is worth Sh 801 million up from his 761 million net worth when he assumed office as Attorney General in 2022. Muturi disclosed the details before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments for vetting on Sunday…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 4-Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Justin Muturi has admitted that the Public Service Commission has no capacity to absorb interns who undergo their training due to available opportunities. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointment ,Muturi said the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 4-Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Justin Muturi has admitted that the Public Service Commission has no capacity to absorb interns who undergo their training due to available opportunities. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointment ,Muturi said the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 4 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Justin Muturi has refuted claims he didn’t have a cordial working relationship with President William Ruto as the government’s principal legal adviser. A local daily had reported that President Ruto does not consult him, despite being…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has revealed his net worth to be Sh 600 million. Appearing in parliament on Sunday for vetting, Oparanya said his wealth was mainly immovable assets. “It comprises only of buildings and houses,”he told MPs.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 4 – Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has opined the Hustler Fund is capable of alleviating Kenyans from poverty but the actualization was rushed. Oparanya told the Parliament vetting committee chaired by Speaker Moses Wetangula…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Cooperative Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffee Oparanya who has been on the limelight for graft allegation has defended his integrity denying any alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion during his two-term tenure as Governor of Kakamega County. This is following reservations…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – University of Nairobi Secretary-General Maloba Wekesa, has voiced concerns over the recent suspension of Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama. Wekesa questioned the actions and motives of the Council and certain student leaders. “The media announcements made by the UoN Council…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Amani National Congress (ANC) has agreed to merge with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Party leader Governor Issa Timamy underscored the critical nature of the political moment. “Politically, we are at the deep end and we need to hold on to each other so that we get to…
- Mutua highlighted his achievements, such as building stadiums and markets and transforming the health sector, which continue to reflect his successful legacy
- LONDON, Aug, 4 (Xinhua) — Multiple arrests have been made after violent far-right demonstrations erupted across the United Kingdom on Saturday, following the deadly stabbings in Southport that shook the nation.Far-right protesters clashed violently with police officers throughout the day in major…
- MOGADISHU, Aug, 4 (Xinhua) — At least 31 people were killed and 61 others wounded after al-Shabab militants stormed a beachside hotel in Somalia’s capital on Friday evening, police confirmed on Saturday morning.Most of the victims were killed outside Lido Beach Hotel in Mogadishu, a popular hangout…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Ministry of Health said Saturday it has ramped up its surveillance measures across the country after confirming its first mpox case in the country early this week.The Ministry of Health said no new mpox cases have been reported in Kenya but is closely…
- Mutua faced scrutiny after accusing the Oscar Foundation, which provides free legal aid clinics for the poor, of assisting the Mungiki criminal gang.
- NYERI, Kenya, Aug 4 – The national and county governments are working on a proposal to develop a well-defined formula for sharing revenue generated from national parks.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday said that as the chairperson of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen has now says he is as ‘gentle as a dove’ refuting accusations of arrogance and opulence. Murkomen, often bashed for opulence following a recent condemnation from the public over his opulence and display of flashy lifestyles…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 3-Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports nominee Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed his net worth to be Sh620 million. Murkomen who has been sharply criticized for a show opulence since he got into office in October 2022 said his wealth portfolio has increased by Sh70 million…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen has denied allegations that he “sold” Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in a deal involving an Indian firm. Murkomen has come under scrutiny for allegedly signing an agreement with Adani Airport…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 3-Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi’s net worth now stands at Sh530 million in revelations made before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments during his vetting. The Former Minority Leader told the House team chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has pledged to collaborate closely with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) to achieve last-mile connectivity across the country. Wandayi noted that the overlapping mandates of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has affirmed his commitment to effectively serve in President William Ruto’s administration, despite his history as a vocal critic of the government. During his vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has affirmed his commitment to effectively serve in President William Ruto’s administration, despite his history as a vocal critic of the government. During his vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says City Hall will support over 2,000 traders affected by the Toi Market fire where 4 people were killed. In a statement, while condoling with those affected the Governor indicated that nothing will stop the county leadership from…
- NYERI, Kenya, Aug 3 – The historic Treetops Hotel nestled in the heart of Kenya’s lush Aberdares Forest has reopened after an extensive renovation exercise. The lodge founded in 1932 was etched into the annals of Kenya’s history when Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, stayed at the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was on Saturday pelted with stones by angry traders as he visited Toi Market in Kibra where four people died in a dawn blaze that razed structures there. Sakaja had visited the scene when he was unceremoniously welcomed by the residents who…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya’s now says his net worth grew by Sh38 million during his 21-month tenure as Blue Economy and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary. Mvurya disclosed before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments that the increase of his wealth…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Six individuals suspected to be involved in altering land documents have been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to the investigative agency, the six are believed to be members of a cartel involved in defrauding Kenyans. The probe…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Au 3 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has clarified that it has not barred any Cabinet Secretary nominees from seeking appointment. The statement comes in response to reports suggesting that the EACC failed to clear Cooperative Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 3 – Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya has denied claims that during his 21-month tenure as Cabinet Secretary Blue Economy and Fisheries he was simply a ‘desk minister.’ He was responding Pokot South MP David Pkosing who claimed that the perception about the conduct of…
- GUANGZHOU — A research team has developed an automated device that can efficiently separate male and female mosquitoes – an engineering breakthrough in the biological control of mosquito-borne diseases. The international research team, consisting of researchers from institutions such as Michigan…
- As artificial intelligence and large language models reshape the publishing industry, Chinese educational publishers are leading this transformation. Through strategic digital integration, international collaboration and a commitment to innovation, they aim to enhance their operational capabilities…
- Torrential downpours in a city in Hunan province, as well as the region’s topography and soil conditions, have resulted in several deaths, local authorities said on Friday. Flooding tied to Typhoon Gaemi that made landfall in China on July 25 has led to at least 30 deaths and 35 others missing in…
- Mbadi emphasized that IMF agreement with the country involved conditions on revenue raising mechanisms which is integral in accessing loan facilities.
- At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police spokesman has said. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people are wounded, some of them critically. Video footage showed a…
