- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 11 – The Ministry of Defense has said the government will spend Sh44.7 billion to construct the Talanta Sports Complex. Defense CS Hon. Soipan Tuya told the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture that Sh2 billion has already been paid to the Chinese firm that has been…
- Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason a day after he was arrested following a rally he held in the south of the country. The charge is connected to his nationwide campaign pushing for electoral reform under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election”. The country is due to…
- The Deputy Chief Justice explained that Insolvency law is a specialised and important area of the law that provides a structured legal framework crucial to the financial stability of the wider economy.
- Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths every year happen in Uganda.
- The BNM has also engaged lawmakers across the United Kingdom, European Union, and the United States, encouraging them to raise the issue in their respective legislatures and push for diplomatic pressure on Pakistan.
- He stated that having a non-teacher involved in the festivals was against education regulations, adding that the Ministry would be reviewing the rules.
- Qhala, a leading African digital transformation firm, is driving this agenda by equipping policymakers with the tools to shape ethical, responsible, and inclusive AI governance.
- The performance, featuring the play Echoes of War, was interrupted after students reportedly declined to stage it following Malala’s arrest, an incident that sparked nationwide concern.
- Addressing journalists at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, lawmakers led by Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba described the incident as a “disgraceful act” that amounted to state-sponsored brutality.
- Omollo’s remarks came amid national outrage following a crackdown on a censured play titled Echoes of War at the 2025 Kenya National Drama Festival in Nakuru.
- At least three riders are currently fighting for their lives at Nyeri Provincial Hospital and Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital after sustaining injuries in separate attacks.
- The PS also recommended establishing structured mentorship and peer-learning programs, where seasoned administrators can guide and support younger officers.
- The two-year conflict, which has pitted Sudan's army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to tens of thousands of deaths and forced more than 12 million from their homes.
- The visit was marked by the delivery of a special communication from the Second Vice President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, requesting the establishment of a Kenya–Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group.
- Echoes of War play focuses on the struggles of Generation Z in their fight for good governance. The June 2024 Gen Z protests stemmed from Ruto's track record on poor governance.
- The system built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform Gava Connect is set to streamline compliance for the real estate sector from a technology perspective.
- He found that the President violated the Constitution by unilaterally creating the 23-member task force, which was chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga.
- The operation, spearheaded by NACADA Enforcement Officers under the command of Senior Superintendent of Police Nicholas Kosgei, followed a tip-off from members of the public.
- It is the first payment to be made under the 2020 compensation agreement signed between the state and the local white farmers in which Zimbabwe committed to pay $3.5bn (£2.6bn) for seized farmland.
- said the arrival of the vaccines marks a significant milestone in the national response but warned that it must be accompanied by heightened preventive behaviour to stop the spread of the virus.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 10 – Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been released from Eldama Ravine Police Station, where he was held overnight following his arrest in connection with the controversial play Echoes of War. Malala’s release was confirmed by DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa, who…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned the mistreatment of Butere Girls High Schools students and journalists over the Echoes of War play. In a statement, the party’s Secretary General Edwin SIfuna stated that freedom of expression is guaranteed by the…
- The CJ emeritus indicated that the use of force against minors—children who were engaging in a peaceful, creative, and educational activity—is not only unconscionable but also unconstitutional and therefore totally unacceptable.
- The DPP is seeking a review of the trial court’s decision and is urging the High Court to overturn the acquittal of officers Peter Langat, Peter Nyakundi, and Gilbert Aleka.
- Scriptwriter and former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, who penned the production, was blocked from entering the school for final rehearsals on Wednesday.
- He highlighted the critical role of performance contracting in ensuring that institutions have clear, measurable targets aligned with national priorities. This, he noted, promotes accountability and drives a results-oriented culture across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
- The apology comes amid ongoing investigations and disciplinary action. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has suspended Iman from accessing Parliament for 90 days pending further review.
- In the ongoing manslaughter case, Paul Mackenzie of the Good News International Church is accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves and their children to death in the belief that doing so would enable them to go to heaven.
- The CS noted that land disputes are particularly rampant in Kilifi and other coastal counties such as Kwale, contributing to resource-based conflicts and widespread displacement.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Decow has been suspended from accessing the precincts of Parliament for 90 days following a violent altercation that unfolded between her and Orange Democratic Movement Nominated MP Umulkher Harun. The decision followed a…
- Israel will also help Kenya minimise technical and commercial losses; a critical endeavour that will aid the government's quest for accelerated access to clean, reliable, efficient, and affordable energy.
- Trouble for the youthful MP allied to President William Ruto started when he said that Gachagua had neglected the deceased Ann Muchiru who was the chairlady of the Mathira women dancers.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday presided over the Performance Contract signing ceremony for the Financial Year 2024/2025 with Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and Regulatory Bodies under the Ministry of Health. Speaking at the event, Duale…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – The Kenya Defense Forces has brought down a building in Mombasa that had been sinking. During the exercise, nobody was injured as everyone had been evacuated from the sourrounding area. Before the demolition Nyali Bridge and sorrounding businesses were closed to ensure…
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in a ruling delivered on Tuesday, stated that the court must be satisfied that the privileges and immunities granted to the Foundation under Legal Notice No. 157 of 2024 have either been formally revoked through a gazette notice or rendered legally irrelevant.
- In his application, Franklin Otieno Mokaya cites systemic exclusion and unequal representation against the IEBC, National Assembly and Senate Speakers and the Attorney General.
- The new strategy represents a significant leap forward in IWMI’s mission to enhance water security, support climate adaptation, and drive sustainable agriculture across East Africa.
- The new Research Portfolio serves as a strategic blueprint for deploying CGIAR’s
pioneering, partner-led science to transform the food, land, and water systems that sustain global food security and planetary health.
- President Ruto urged Africa to strengthen its global influence and unlock its potential during the World Chambers Federation Africa Summit 2025 in Nairobi.
