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...
Evergreen music: Compose or decompose, promoter rebukes ‘lazy’ Congolese artists for bastardising original works
Congolese Rumba legend Luambo Luanzo Franco’s music is the most bastardised, with songs recorded in the 1980s dominating live shows and club music today.
Kisumu port manager expresses confidence the facility will handle over 700,000 metric tonnes of cargo this year
With plans to handle-up to 4,000 TEUs as containerised lake transport gains traction, Makau said Kisumu is rapidly consolidating its role as a critical inland gateway linking Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
KWS deploys rangers to Kajiado West to track down elephant that killed 25-year-old herdsman
Kenya Wildlife Service Assistant Director Francis Mbaka confirmed the killing and said the body had been moved to Kajiado County Referral Hospital mortuary.
Culture, Arts and Sports minister announces Tanzania to host 74th edition of Miss World
Paul Makonda said Tanzania will become the second African country after South Africa to host the global pageant and the first in the East and Central African region to stage the event.
Stand-off over Ikolomani gold heads to Kakamega County Assembly as resistance rises
The petitions were filed last December by Nelly Madegwa of Msingi Adili, Nickson Murabwa (KCC), Brenda Oyiko(The Kaki Comm), Eliud Wanjala (Shabokee Stars) and Audrey Bigatih of G-to-W.
Kenya sets eyes on premium export markets via proposed Geographical Indications Bill law
Further engagements are scheduled for Thursday in regions covering Eastern and Upper Eastern counties such as Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Embu, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni, as well as parts of Rift Valley that include Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and West Pokot.
Psychedelic: Trump signs executive order to allow use of Ibogaine drug first used by Bwiti religion in West Africa to treat hallucination
Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government’s most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs.
Kisumu County moots drive to deflate ballooning teenage pregnancy in Muhoroni
Speaking during the launch of the programme dubbed Pleasure-Inclusive Youth Clinic at Ramula Health Facility, Otieno further noted that the area also records high rates of gender based violence, STIs, mental health and new infection of HIV/AIDs among adolescents.
Yale University research finds people who live near factory farms face greater risk of cancer
The state has the second-highest and fastest-rising cancer rate in the US Iowa oncologist. Richard Deming, a co-author of the report, says that it aligns with the Yale study.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for normal flow in Strait of Hormuz to forestall imminent economic turmoil
On the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xi stressed that China calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, supports all efforts conducive to restoring peace, and remains committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
