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...
How US and Iran dump memorandum of understanding still alive they signed, resume drone and missile attacks
Fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation have plunged Washington and Tehran back into open conflict less than a month after they signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and paving the way for broader negotiations. Both sides now accuse the other of violating the agreement first....
Iran responds to strikes with missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Iran tightened restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, barring vessels linked to Israel and the United States following their joint strikes on Iranian territory.
‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status
According to the statement, the records confirmed that Oyan was enrolled into HIV care on May 3, 2012, under the Ministry of Health HIV programme, where he was classified under WHO Clinical Stage III and commenced on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in accordance with government treatment protocols.
Like Haiti: Kenya hurtling towards gangland violence orchestrated by state and police, faith organisations warn
The NCCK called on President William Ruto to take immediate administrative action against any government officials found to be sponsoring or mobilising violent groups. It argued that addressing the issue early would help safeguard national peace and stability.
Environmentalists in Homa Bay oppose dumping of asbestos on Lake Victoria shores as Kenya grapples with the cancer-causing material
In Homa Bay, asbestos is on some buildings at Tom Mboya University, Asumbi Teachers Training College, the county teaching and referral hospital, the nurses’ quarters, Homa Bay High School and some residential houses owned by county and national governments.
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience: Hydrological survey on proposed boreholes in northwestern Kenya concludes
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has successfully completed a countywide geophysical and hydrogeological survey for 27 proposed borehole sites under Batch II across seven sub counties in Turkana. Turkana South has eight proposed sites, Turkana West six, Loima five, Turkana East four, Turkana Central two while Turkana...
News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya
The rise of smartphones, widespread internet access and the growing preference for digital news has steadily reduced demand for printed newspapers. Besides Covid-19 pandemic six years ago further disrupted businesses across the country and accelerated the shift to online information.
By-election: Tourism cabinet secretary tells contestants and voters in Ol Kalou constituency to tone down inflammatory rhetoric
Ms Rebecca Miano encouraged residents to reject divisive politics and instead focus on electing leaders capable of working closely with the national government to accelerate development projects in the constituency.
Modern beekeeping adds new flavour to farmer earnings, promotes environmental conservation in Kakamega
Unlike maize farming, which has become increasingly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells, beekeeping is relatively resilient to climate change. In addition to producing honey, bees play a vital role in pollinating crops such as avocados, beans, sunflower, pumpkins and indigenous vegetables, leading to improved yields and better-quality produce.
‘Better late than not at all’: Germany ends Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy people as they ‘have developed hybrid immunity’
German toxicologist Helmut Sterz, previously a researcher for major pharmaceutical companies, called the new guidance a “political charade” by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s equivalent of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the parent organization of STIKO.
