What Supreme Court judges dread: ‘My prayer to IEBC, may you hold credible elections in 2027 that there will be no presidential election petition’
IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon observed that early administrative structures significantly insulated national stability from political disputes. He revealed that the commission successfully resolved 323 pre-election disputes during the 2022 general election within strict statutory timelines, establishing a definitive track record.
‘African Union’: Last African team standing Morocco dumped out of World Cup by France with a 2-0 triumph
France beat Morocco by the same score in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament in Qatar when the Atlas Lions became the first African team to make it that far. France now remains on track to become only the third nation to play in the final of three consecutive World Cups.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy hits US military bases, which coincided with burial of slain leader Ali Khamenei
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf States on Thursday following US strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along...
Behind the ‘love’ in Ankara: Summit did not solve factions in NATO, instead it compartmentalised over defence spending, Iran conflict
For quite some time, Washington has been pressuring NATO member states to raise defence spending targets from the long-standing 2 per cent of gross domestic product to 5 per cent.
Human-wildlife conflict: Kenya Wildlife Service starts relocation of 56 rogue hippos from Nyandarua Dam
According to the cabinet secretary, KWS has deployed technical personnel with the expertise needed to safely capture, transport and release the animals while minimising stress to the wildlife and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
Meeting convened by IEA and Kenya secures Africa $900m for expansion of access to clean cooking technologies
Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. The transition reduces harmful household air pollution and improves health outcomes for millions of African households.
Senior ministry of agriculture officials tell visiting Senegalese delegation Kenya works with NBA to ensure GMO safety
The Senegalese delegation was led by Director General Aliou Ndiaye and included General Secretary Colonel Lamine Kane and Aïssatou Ndiaye. They were hosted by Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer Ann Karimi, who was accompanied by NBA directors Josphat Muchiri and Nehemiah Ngetich.
Nairobi holds motocross championship to select team to represent Kenya in this year’s Motocross of African Nations
A key attraction will be the RSA Boda Safety Challenge, where boda boda (taxi motorbike) riders will compete in practical road-safety skills for cash prizes, merchandise and gift hampers. Participation is limited to the first 30 registered riders with roadworthy motorcycles, helmets and closed shoes.
UN research findings show marriage, having children are virtues that still appeal to young generation world over
Larger ideal family sizes are more common in West and Central Africa and in East and Southern Africa, according to the report “Lives, Choices and Futures: What young people want and what shapes their decisions about relationships and parenthood.”
Kisumu High Court halts National Youth Council elections over alleged breach of election rules
High Court in Kisumu has suspended the National Youth Council (NYC) elections that were scheduled to take place this month. The suspension has consequently stopped the government from conducting ward, constituency and national youth congress polls until it complies with the law governing the electoral process. Justice Alfred Mabeya issued...
