- President William Ruto assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. He also signed into law the Insurance Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 13 of 2024). The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating…
- KISUMU, Kenya Jun 17 – Elders drawn from Korando and Kogony clans in Kisumu have come to the defense of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga over the Molasses plant land. Recently, Raila donated 5 acres of the land to the government to construct affordable housing units. However, a section of the…
- Ojwang’s murder has reignited nationwide outrage over police brutality and renewed calls for deep-rooted reforms and accountability in the security sector, particularly as Kenya enters another politically sensitive period.
- The agreement, which includes key concessions from both sides, offers hope for a recalibrated global order after years of mounting friction. China has agreed to resume exports of rare-earth minerals to the U.S.—resources critical for manufacturing electric vehicles, semiconductors, and defence…
- The Council of Governors says it will petition the two houses of parliament to remove the controller of budget, insisting she has been the biggest stumbling block to county operations. In a statement released by CoG chair Ahmed Abdulahi, the governors want the controller of budget gone, if she will…
- New Delhi, India June 17 – India is set to deploy its own constellation of surveillance satellites aimed at tracking and monitoring foreign satellites that may be spying on the country. The ambitious project, led by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is nearing finalisation and will be entirely…
- The symposium also served as a pre-launch for Crossings: Migrant Knowledges, Migrant Forms — a forthcoming book co-edited by Dr Din-Kariuki, Professor Subha Mukherji, and Dr Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury.
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga also weighed in, terming the move to step aside insufficient: “The stepping aside of Eliud Lagat is a first step. Next, we demand resignation, arrest, and prosecution.”
- On matters of peace and security, I cautioned against unilateral conflict resolution efforts that risk undermining regional mechanisms actively working to secure lasting peace, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region,” Mudavadi said.
- The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public…
- During the six week program, participants from across Africa will engage in intensive academic coursework, leadership training, and networking, while also sharing their expertise and experiences in community development.
- Ojwang, a teacher and digital content creator, was arrested in Homa Bay following a complaint filed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, who accused him of making defamatory remarks on social media. He was transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he was later reported…
- Food4Education made the call on Monday to mark this year’s Day of the African Child which aligns with the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Planning and budgeting for children’s rights: progress since 2010.”
- Justice Nyaga said he had perused the application, the affidavit in support thereof and the Petition and he was satisfied that the Petitioner has made out a case that warrants grant of the relief sought.
- In a statement issued Tuesday morning, Lagat said he was stepping aside “in the interest of transparency and integrity of the investigative process,” and pledged full cooperation with the authorities conducting the probe.
- In any functioning democracy, Mr. Lagat would have resigned by now. His continued presence in office is a stain on our national values and a threat to the integrity of the investigations.
- CS Murkomen says all police stations across Kenya to have CCTV cameras in next 2yrs to enhance accountability, transparency; tampering to be criminalized.
- The wife of deceased Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang has called for justice for his death while in police custody. “I blame the police because they were supposed to protect him and Albert was in their hands,” Ojwang’s wife said. “If you are in police custody, this [is] somewhere you are supposed to be…
- Iran launched a fresh barrage of missiles at Israel on Sunday evening, striking several cities including Tel Aviv and the northern coastal city of Haifa.
- The Division of Revenue Bill once passed into the Division of Revenue Act is a legislation that determines the equitable sharing of nationally raised revenue between the national and county governments each financial year.
- President Xi likened the U.S.-China relationship to steering a massive ship—it requires strong leadership, clear vision, and the maturity to rise above short-term distractions. It’s a fitting metaphor. This relationship has endured storms, yet it has also steered the world through transformative…
- Party leaders Lenny Kivuti and Justin Muturi described Karish, who currently serves as Muminji MCA, as a dedicated servant leader, grounded in strong values and committed to championing the needs of the electorate.
- Muturi noted that in July 2024, President Ruto convinced then-Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to resign following weeks of violent protests against proposed tax hikes, which left more than 40 people dead.
- US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about resolving tensions between Israel and Iran, stating on Monday that “there’s a good chance there’ll be a deal” to de-escalate the conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he hoped for a diplomatic solution but acknowledged that “…
- Kega, who serves as Secretary-General of a rival Jubilee faction, questioned why Kuria would quit being President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, for what he described as a subordinate position in the former ruling party.
- Police said Vance Luther Boelter was armed at the time of his arrest in a rural area west of Minneapolis, but gave himself up peacefully when challenged.
- The two describe their arrest as premature and procedurally flawed and assert that an inquest should have been conducted before any criminal proceedings were instituted.
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Police…
- Prof Gicharu described the transition as a “defining milestone in Rwanda’s higher education landscape” and expressed confidence in Prof. Kabaji's leadership to steer the university into a new era.
- The London-bound aircraft crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off killing all but one of the 242 passengers and crew members, a 40-year-old British man.
- India also brings a unique and increasingly essential voice to global forums: that of the Global South. As the G7 focuses on issues like climate change, debt sustainability, and food security, India acts as a bridge, ensuring the priorities of developing nations are included in high-level dialogue…
- The advice, which covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, means travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals do not follow it.
- Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities including New York, Philadelphia and Houston to crowds waving American flags and placards critical of Trump.
