Kenya’s regional governments push for Ward Development Fund and MCA pension reforms at Devolution Conference
Mwatela urged the government, Senate, and National Assembly to include the fund in the same amendment bill to give MCAs similar tools to drive development at the grassroots.
South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’ on poverty and inequality and other issues
Some high-profile foundations have pulled out of this week’s opening convention, citing rushed timelines and logistical issues, but they have said they will participate in the rest of the program.
Kenya’s foreign minister tears into former deputy president as US State Department distances itself from his terrorism tirades
Musalia Mudavadi took Gachagua on during a meeting in Kakamega yesterday with local religious leaders. He told the interfaith leaders from Malava constituency who met him in Malava to discuss good governance and leadership ahead of the coming by election slated for November 27, 2025.
America’s street violence: When a friendly ‘How are you today?’ can lead to attack, gorged out eye
According to Fox 10, court documents later revealed the profound toll the injuries would take, stating, “The victim stated this loss of the use of his right eye and fractured jaw will forever impact his quality of life and is unsure if he will be able to work again or perform many basic life functions.”
Princess Diana’s sons divided: Biographer says in his upcoming book ‘Winston and the Windsors’ the rift would have hurt her
Despite the gulf between them, both brothers remain united in one shared vow: to honour their mother’s memory. William has followed her lead in his work to help the homeless, continuing with a cause Diana introduced her sons to.
Kenya: Logistics delay already overdue by-elections as schools prepare for exams
The vacant seats include Baringo County Senate seat, which fell vacant on February 16, 2025, while Banissa Constituency lost representation on March 23, 2023, Magarini Constituency on March 3, 2023, Ugunja Constituency August 8. 2024, Malava Constituency February 17, 2025, Mbeere North Constituency May 17, 2025 and Kasipul Constituency April 30, 2025.
Kenya wants a funded IMF programme, central bank governor says
The consensus among financial analysts is that Kenya needs a new loan from the IMF to anchor external debt repayments.
After ditching Adani Group, Kenya taps international banks for airport expansion
On the bond issue for road construction, Chirchir said the government would securitise a portion of the fuel levy it charges motorists, adding the bond would be split into two halves for both a local and an offshore listing.
Tana River County residents push for review of Bangali gazettement in Madogo to allow investments
Alexander Lemarkoko directed his officers in the area to stop harassing developers or residents when building their houses in Madogo as the higher office deliberates on the solutions.
Kenya and Uganda revisit urgency of standard gauge railway during trade talks
The MOU also include extension of the standard gauge railway to Malaba, removing quotas and duties on goods originating in the two countries such as poultry and poultry products, dairy and dairy products, sugar, juices, pishori rice and furniture.
