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...
Some 1.5 million fans from 210 countries apply for FIFA World Cup Visa Presale Draw tickets
FIFA timing of a fan’s entry into the Visa Presale Draw during the entry period would not impact the fans’ chances of success and fans who have not yet applied could submit an entry any time before 11 am ET (17:00 CET) on September 19.
Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million
The launch of the report also coincided with KBA unveiling of the Centre for Sustainable Finance and Enterprise Development (CSFED). The centre is expected to rally banks to develop interventions that advance sustainable value for society and the environment.
Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials
During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).
Research: People with at least three doses of Covid vaccine are at 36 per cent risk of breast cancer, 43 per cent bladder cancer
Evidence pointing to the dangers of the Covid-19 vaccines is growing, yet governments refuse to release detailed information on vaccinations versus health incidents, Campbell said, calling that failing “quite outrageous.”
Kenya, with support of EU and Germany, kicks off national data governance policy formulation
German Embassy Deputy Head of Cooperation Friederike Hemker noted that Germany, through GIZ, is proud to support this initiative as part of its longstanding development cooperation.
Kirk’s assassination divides world, testimony to to his influence on the right and rejection among Blacks
The outpouring of grief, anger and defiance over his death also testified to his influence and impact abroad, especially among groups on the right as diverse as white Afrikaners in South Africa, anti-immigration parties in Europe, libertarians in South America and ultranationalist Israelis in the Middle East. It also gave those movements an opportunity to air their grievances against their own political opponents.
Kenya lobbies IMO member states to support its candidature for Category C slot in the organisation
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Ali Joho, has affirmed that Kenya’s candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute significantly to global maritime governance by amplifying the voice of Africa, the Indian Ocean region and the Global South.
Reality for health workers in Haiti: Bullets left windows broken, damaged several parts of the hospital
The hospital leadership did their best to organise a proper evacuation but everything was delayed, and the fear kept rising. Some staff who had cars began leaving on their own, taking a few others with them. Watching them go made the rest of us feel abandoned and hopeless. Eventually, we decided to start walking, hoping to find some kind of public transportation.
Kenya revives vehicle manufacturing industry as it pushes transition to electric buses
Matatu sector players welcomed the partnership, although CitiHopa CEO Judy Thuo raised concerns about high electricity costs that make operations expensive.
South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism
Edmund Yakani, a prominent civic leader in South Sudan, warned that the suspects should be presented in a competent court and not what he described as “a kangaroo court of law.” He said he hopes citizens will be able to attend court proceedings.
