Tourism: Ministers and coast region governors question ex-Deputy President Gachagua’s scorched-earth tactics to choke President Ruto out of power

Tourism: Ministers and coast region governors question ex-Deputy President Gachagua’s scorched-earth tactics to choke President Ruto out of power

Tourism is the economic mainstay of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties and supports local livelihoods, drives the hospitality industry and stimulates related industries like agriculture and transport.

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While US and Iran seem not interested in full-scale war it’s beginning to appear diplomacy will coexist with continued strategic competition

While US and Iran seem not interested in full-scale war it’s beginning to appear diplomacy will coexist with continued strategic competition

A US serviceman was killed in action in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone on Saturday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday.

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Panicky Iran announces tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade

Panicky Iran announces tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade

Bab el-Mandeb is a narrow waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden through which Saudi oil exports and a substantial share of global shipping pass. Any serious interference at Bab el-Mandeb, coming after months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, would raise the prospect that both of the region’s major oil export routes could be shut simultaneously.

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King Charles III invites new British PM Andy Burnham to form government after Labour party’s Keir Starmer quits

King Charles III invites new British PM Andy Burnham to form government after Labour party’s Keir Starmer quits

Burnham inherits an economy marked by weak productivity, slow income growth and limited fiscal room. Britain’s Office for Budget Responsibility said this month that public debt had risen from 37 per cent of GDP in 2005 to 95 per cent in 2025, increasing exposure to borrowing costs and economic shocks.

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Totalitarianism: Kenya’s UDA and South Sudan’s SPLM eye longevity after signing MOU with ‘cadre’ levels similar ruling parties in Tanzania and Uganda

Totalitarianism: Kenya’s UDA and South Sudan’s SPLM eye longevity after signing MOU with ‘cadre’ levels similar ruling parties in Tanzania and Uganda

UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan said the agreement reflects the deep historical ties between Kenya and South Sudan. He said the partnership would facilitate cooperation in governance, economic transformation, and election preparedness while strengthening regional stability.

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How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements

How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements

Johnstone Namusasi, responsible for community outreach for the company, said that many families in Kibera are connecting to the internet from their own homes for the first time.

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State to build Raila Odinga Mausoleum to preserve Kenya’s former prime minister’s political legacy

State to build Raila Odinga Mausoleum to preserve Kenya’s former prime minister’s political legacy

Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Kango ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving Raila Odinga’s legacy for future generations.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warns prospect of Kenya sliding into violence during 2027 General Election is real

Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warns prospect of Kenya sliding into violence during 2027 General Election is real

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who represented President William Ruto at the 21st Association of Member Episcopal Conference in East Africa (AMECEA) plenary assembly in Nairobi, appealed on young people to refrain from being bribed to cause havoc and mayhem in the country during election period.

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