- The US President ended the post with: "The message to ISIS and all others who would attack Americans is that "WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!"
- A tariff is a domestic tax levied on goods as they enter the country, proportional to the value of the import. They are a central part of Trump's economic vision.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that the trio were apprehended after weeks of intense pursuit following a string of violent robberies and murders.
- Kalonzo, speaking at the City Mortuary following the identification of two individuals among four who went missing in Mlolongo, emphasized that the Commission of Inquiry cannot be set up without the involvement of the opposition and other stakeholders.
- 2025 marks a critical phase for CBC as the government prepares to transition the first cohort from junior school to senior school. He noted that a summative assessment will be conducted in November to properly align learners in their respective schools.
- Interventions to prevent and treat malnutrition and diseases are needed, and if not addressed in a timely manner, high rates of mortality will likely occur.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) reported the government, local and international Red Cross organizations removed 700 dead bodies from Goma's streets between Sunday and Thursday, and that 2,800 people were treated for injuries.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame criticized neighboring countries for the failure of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Congo and the M23 over the past three years.
- The jet was on a medical transport mission on Friday evening and carrying four crew members, a child patient and the patient's escort, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a medical aircraft company, said in a statement.
- Makanda added that the names of all applicants, along with the interview schedule for shortlisted candidates, will be published in the print media, the Kenya Gazette, and on the Parliamentary Service Commission website.
- Beyond infrastructure, Kindiki highlighted strides in electricity connectivity, noting that the number of Kenyans with electricity had risen significantly over the years.
- Kindiki said the government is also investing in County Aggregation and Industrial Parks, with Nyeri set to benefit from a facility aimed at enhancing value addition for farm produce to boost farmers' earnings.
- Public Service CS Justin Muturi, whose son was also abducted and released six months ago after the President's intervention, has called for a public inquiry.
- Muturi who was speaking at the city mortuary following the identification of two individuals among four who went missing in Mlolongo stated that the inquiry team should include stakeholders from all sectors.
- Some of the concerns include poor service delivery, poor communication, inadequate funding, unclear implementation frameworks, and the already-strained relationship between citizens and the healthcare system.
- The three-year initiative will vaccinate livestock against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) biannually and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious viral disease that affects goats and sheeps, annually.
- NPS, in a statement on Friday, said police recovered the body of the deceased on December 18, a day after his disappearance and that it remained at City Mortuary as part of an active murder investigation.
- MPs pressed the PS to clarify the specific offense Njoki had committed when she visited a public office to express her frustrations over the failures of SHA.
- Nyong’o stated that the late Prof. Ogot will be fondly remembered for his significant contributions to African history, research methods, and theory.
- Excess sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) in turn increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, among other conditions.
- He described Ogot as a distinguished international scholar who upheld academic excellence and recognized the value of knowledge in shaping communities and nations.
- The suspects are set to be prosecuted under the International Crimes Act (2008), with the charges based on the international legal principle of superior responsibility.
- Reports say the Rwanda-backed rebels are currently advancing towards Bukavu, the second-biggest city in the mineral-rich east, despite international calls for a ceasefire.
- Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that the National Treasury had released the funds on Wednesday, with disbursement to school accounts expected to be completed by Friday.
- Nesbitt, a former General Manager of IBM East Africa and ex-Chairman of the Capital Markets Authority, is accussed of the conspiracy alongside business partner, Bulent Boytorun, a British national of Turkish descent who fled the country on securing bail following his arrest.
- Appearing in court together with the Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Kanja stated that the three men are not detained in any police station.
- Mulei’s arrest ignited public backlash after being detained for allegedly causing a disturbance while seeking answers on SHA’s malfunctioning systems, leading to delays and frustrations for Kenyans accessing healthcare services.
- The President pointed out that the modern job market requires sharpened knowledge, skills and competencies that meet the needs and standards of employers and industry.
- Responding to Ramaphosa's assessment of the situation in Eastern DRC, where South African forces are deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission, Kagame accused South Africa of distortion.
- President Ruto explained that this would elevate the relations between the two countries to a new level and strengthen their ties to boost engagements in various fields.
- John Mulimba, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of regional cooperation, told lawmakers on Wednesday that the president is available to support a peaceful resolution to the hostilities between the two warring parties.
- The decision was made after violent protests targeting foreign embassies against the dire situation in Goma, the capital of the DRC's eastern province of North Kivu
- An emergency EAC Summit in Nairobi has urged DRC government to directly engage all stakeholders in the conflict, including M23 and other armed groups with grievances to end the rebel assault. The summit, called by President William Ruto, was held on Wednesday night virtually but DRC President Felix…
- If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed - Kagame.
- Kenya is losing 9 women daily to cervical cancer as statistics show over 3000 die annually due to the disease that has been categorised as the world’s second killer disease. Consequently, there are 5226 new cases of cervical cancer reported yearly in Kenya. Worldwide, 10 million people die as a…
- Hassan explained that since the abductions began, the authority has attempted to establish a possible link between the police and these disappearances.
