- Jardon Junior, a member of the Kisumu County Youth Caucus, called on the President to allocate several Principal Secretary positions to young leaders.
- Wamatinga alleged that Muturi is resentful about President William Ruto's move to include other leaders who served with him during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 13 – President William Ruto on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to working with all Kenyans to unite the country and uplift living standards.President Ruto noted that for tangible development to be realised, Kenyans should discourage politics of hatred and tribalism. Speaking…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 13 – An induction training for new Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) members started Sunday with calls to the watchdog to prioritise human rights, and improved accountability and transparency in the police service. Speaking at the start of the five-day training…
- At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious…
- Ambassador Guo, who replaces Dr Zhou Pingjian, expressed her commitment to enhancing the bilateral relations between Kenya and China, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, trade and investment, and climate change mitigation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 13 – President William Ruto held discussions with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi at State House, Nairobi, on Sunday. The two leaders deliberated on national and regional matters. The meeting comes weeks after Kiraitu lamented in December 2024 that President Ruto’s…
- The initiative is part of a joint effort by the National Government and county administrations to establish County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across all 47 counties.
- African communities often underutilize women’s contributions to peacebuilding due to patriarchal and traditional cultural beliefs that hinder sustainable peace.
- More than 10 million people have taken a holy bath at the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela (also known as Mahakumbh) – described as humanity’s biggest gathering – in northern India’s Prayagraj city on Monday. The event – held once every 12 years – starts on Monday and over the next six weeks, the…
- Kenya’s rule-of-law system is still evolving. Since the constitution came into effect in 2010, the country has developed a relatively effective judicial system. The courts have developed a significantly progressive human rights jurisprudence.
- Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the…
- An eerie whizzing sound followed by a big boom startled Kenyan villagers relaxing recently one afternoon with family and friends. “It sounded like a bomb, I was shocked. I started looking around, also wondering if it was gunshots,” Stephen Mangoka, a 75-year-old farmer from Makueni county’s Mukuku…
- The massive cleaning effort saw teams combing through every corner of the city’s main highways and streets. The governor vowed that the initiative would be a continuous endeavour.
- She was was abducted on Sunday afternoon by three armed men in a black vehicle from Chaka Place, Kilimani, sparking outrage among human rights groups and activists. The incident added to a growing list of abductions and enforced disappearances reported in Kenya over recent months.
- The incident has intensified concerns over the growing trend of abductions in Kenya, drawing parallels to other high-profile cases, including the kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye two months ago and rising disappearances of youths.
- In December 2024 alone, seven youths were abducted, allegedly linked to satirical cartoons depicting the president and other leaders in a negative light. They were later freed following intense public pressure.
- The leader of paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti attributed the defeat to the Army's air superiority and use of Iranian-made drones.
- Along with hashtags like "underconsumption core" and "conscious consumer", de-influencers share key messages, such as "fast fashion won't make you stylish" and "underconsumption is normal consumption". As we move into 2025, Wiebe believes the cultural tide is turning and that we've reached "peak…
- She spoke when she addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, where she also presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to distinguished members of the diaspora at the event held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed that 11 fatalities were linked to the Eaton fire, while five were attributed to the Palisades fire. The infernos, fueled by strong winds, have scorched vast areas, displacing thousands of residents and leaving destruction in their wake.
- Videos circulating online show Kairo being detained at Capitol Hill Police Station on Saturday amid a confrontation with police officers. In one of the clips, Kairo can be heard pleading with the officers not to harass him.
- During the tour, Wang announced China’s pledge of one billion yuan ($136 million) in military aid to Africa. He also committed to training 6,000 troops and 1,000 police officers across the continent, emphasizing Beijing's dedication to regional security.
- He spoke at the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala, Uganda.
- Cholera is characterised by severe or extreme dehydration, or death due to acute watery diarrhoea, with or without vomiting, in individuals over the age of two in areas where cholera is present."
- The new policy, which exempts motorists from parking fees on weekends, was introduced as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on Nairobians while still ensuring weekday revenue collection.
- Following the vetting process, the Committee on Appointments will retreat to write its report, which will be tabled in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 16, during a special sitting gazetted by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. The National Assembly will then vote on President Ruto’s Cabinet…
- In recent years, audit authorities have played a positive role in promoting the healthy development of the economy, safeguarding economic security of the country, revealing risks and potential dangers, and advancing the fight against corruption, Xi said.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 11 – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has appointed Alice Ruhweza as its next President, effective March 1st, 2025. This appointment follows a thorough selection process in partnership with Spencer Stuart. Ruhweza, will succeed Agnes Kalibata, who has…
- By Richie Olaka The Horn of Africa continues to be trapped in a never-ending cycle of conflict, displacement of populations, and runaway insecurity. If we are to achieve stability, Stronger regional cooperation is no longer an option. Despite many challenges, the Intergovernmental Authority on…
- He spoke on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Standing Committee (CSPOC) meeting, Wetang’ula praised their resilience and dedication to improving livelihoods while staying connected to their Kenyan roots.
- BEIJING, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Ethiopia at 2358 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 41.0 km, was initially determined to be at 9.28 degrees north latitude and 39.89 degrees east longitude.
- CAADP, a flagship initiative of AU Agenda 2063, seeks to eradicate hunger and poverty through agriculture-led development. The program focuses on transforming Africa’s agri-food systems to achieve food security and sustainable economic growth.
- The sentence in the hush-money payment case means the incoming president has been spared any penalty, including jail time or a fine, but he will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.
- The eight kitchens, located in Bidii, Roysambu, Njiru, Kayole 1, Kwa Njenga, Muthangari, Toi, and Racecourse Primary, have collectively served over eight million meals since their inception.
- The deceased, identified as Naomi Chitsaka Mwagona, the head teacher of Mashamba Primary School, was on a motorbike when the aircraft went down, also killing two boda boda riders whose identities were not immediately known.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 10 – President William Samoei Ruto has announced the formation of a Technical Working Group to combat the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide in the country. President Ruto made the announcement through the Kenya Gazette on January 10, 2024, saying it…
