Principal Secretary: Beauty and femininity only won’t free African women cultural bondage
Hosted in the Eastern Africa region, the Summit is both a powerful culmination of the five-year She Leads programme (2021-2025) and a bold step forward in shaping policies that place Girls and Young Women at the centre of decision-making.
Kenya-Iran seventh joint economic forum resolves to ramp up trade to over $1 billion
The annual target rise from the current $150 million is aimed at deepening economic ties with both sides setting a target to boost their annual trade, according to the Iranian minister.
South Sudan back at with itself as Vice President Machar, his wife are placed under house arrest
African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he would deploy a team to Juba “as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.” In a statement on X, the US State Department’s bureau of African affairs urged Kiir to reverse the house arrest and “prevent further escalation of the situation.”
Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall
At least five counties in the country are at high alert stage of drought with expectation of low or below average rainfall in the March-May long rain season. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), these counties are Wajir, Mandera, parts of Marsabit, Parts of Kilifi and Parts of...
Kephar Lumbasi Namutala wins men’s Kigali International Peace Marathon as Kenya sweeps men’s and women’s titles
Organised annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, the event promotes peace, unity and athletic excellence through sport.
Xenophobic attacks soil South Africa’s team profile in World Cup as many Africans back their opponents
Following South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening game, a vocal group of users across the continent openly celebrated the loss, citing xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment as their reasons for withdrawing support.
Communities at Base Titanium mine in Kwale County push for stronger post-mining benefits representation
According to Omar, each affected village is expected to select representatives, including youth, women, village elders and persons with disabilities to form a unified leadership structure.
KNCHR report on state-engineered violence awards $23 million in reparations to victims of human rights violation
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) presented a framework guiding compensation and reparations for victims of human rights violations to President William Ruto, marking a significant step towards justice, accountability and national healing. Presenting the report at State House, Nairobi, KNCHR Chair Claris Ogangah said the framework was...
Kisumu High School students facing arson charges released on $800 bail, ordered out of Kisumu town
In his determination, the magistrate observed that while concerns had earlier been raised regarding the safety of the accused students, the information contained in the pre-bail report did not establish sufficient grounds to warrant their continued detention.
Kenya hosts World Desertification Day in Kilifi with focus on arid land-use, climate resilience and livestock development
Director of Veterinary Services Allan Azegele reaffirmed Kenya’s support for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and the government’s commitment to restoring 13.5 million hectares of degraded rangelands.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu unveils $386 million expansion plan that includes 2,000 bed capacity
The facility will include medical and surgical wards, a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 20-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU), a renal support centre, a 28-bed Accident and Emergency complex, 20 operating theatres, specialized outpatient clinics, a physical rehabilitation centre and a 15-station dental unit.
How risk of giving Tutsi refugees citizenship became nightmare for indigenous Ugandans, now it’s Kenya’s turn to surrender sovereignty
It was President Milton Obote who moved a motion in Legco to allow all Tutsi refugees into Uganda without limiting the numbers. It is these refugees that joined dictator Idi Amin security forces and murdered our people.
Kenya’s agriculture minister Kagwe calls for prioritisation of communication in state agencies
The cabinet secretary recommended training as a starting point for tapping the opportunities and addressing the challenges in government communication, while encouraging continuous capacity building and closing the gap between learning and practicing.
Professionals attribute rising levels of mental sickness in Kenya to ‘masculinity barriers’ and unemployment
Clinician Tatuli Simwa said the county has made a conscious effort to build mental health capacity at the grassroots level, noting that all health facilities have trained healthcare workers, who can detect early warning signs of mental illness.
