Principal Secretary: Beauty and femininity only won’t free African women cultural bondage

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.

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Kenya-Iran seventh joint economic forum resolves to ramp up trade to over $1 billion

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.

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South Sudan back at with itself as Vice President Machar, his wife are placed under house arrest

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.”

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Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution

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.

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Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice

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.

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Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall

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...

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Activists accuse IMP of propping Kenya’s ‘borrowing and spending decisions used to sustain political patronage’

Activists accuse IMP of propping Kenya’s ‘borrowing and spending decisions used to sustain political patronage’

They urged the IMF and the World Bank to incorporate demands for better governance in Kenya, not just focus on economic targets, in their assistance programmes.

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Suspect in fatal stabbing of Kenyan presidential guard – ‘sent by devil’ – is detained for further investigations

Suspect in fatal stabbing of Kenyan presidential guard – ‘sent by devil’ – is detained for further investigations

Police say the man walked to the State House main gate disguised as a homeless person and killed a security officer after shooting with a bow and arrow. The officer was pronounced dead at a hospital. The man was arrested at the scene.

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Floods management group in arid and semi-arid northern Kenya appeals for funding to control seasonal rivers

Floods management group in arid and semi-arid northern Kenya appeals for funding to control seasonal rivers

The MID-P Project Manager Ibrahim Kabelo stated that more than 1,000 households were displaced during previous floods, often caused by heavy rains upstream. He emphasised that the project is a locally led initiative designed to empower residents to manage and address the challenges they face daily.

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Eldoret court orders arrest of Congolese businessman who jumped bail in $162,300 million theft case

Eldoret court orders arrest of Congolese businessman who jumped bail in $162,300 million theft case

Following his failure to appear for the hearing, Magistrate Wattimah issued summonses to two peasant farmers from Mt Kenya region who had stood surety for the businessman, directing them to appear in court and produce the suspect.

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Man United ownership: At United, nothing remains for long, now Ratcliffe says coach Amorim has failed to prove his mettle

Man United ownership: At United, nothing remains for long, now Ratcliffe says coach Amorim has failed to prove his mettle

As part of a deal completed in February 2024, Ratcliffe agreed to inject $300 million (£238.5 million) into the club by the end of that year. In exchange, he gained control of United’s sporting operations, but his influence has been apparent across their business side, too. The vast cost-cutting and redundancy programme of the past 18 months was carried out at his behest.

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Malava by-election: Sprint to finish line starts as focus turns to three: Busiega, Panyako and Ndakwa

Malava by-election: Sprint to finish line starts as focus turns to three: Busiega, Panyako and Ndakwa

While clan numeracy is expected to play a key role, lawyer Edgar Busiega, Seth Panyako and David Ndakwa are billed as frontrunners.

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Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims presidential election victory, elections body says results due by October 26

Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims presidential election victory, elections body says results due by October 26

Analysts have predicted a victory for Biya, 92, as the opposition remained divided and his strongest rival was barred from running in August. Eleven opposition candidates were on the ballot for the October 12 election.

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Kisumu court releases four suspected car thieves on $3,800 bond but ring leader detained pending investigations

Kisumu court releases four suspected car thieves on $3,800 bond but ring leader detained pending investigations

Acting on a tip off, security officers raided the homes of the two suspects in Khayeko Junction and another homestead at Aliwa village respectively, where they recovered the vehicles and vehicle parts.

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When madness in a nation goes unchecked, economy takes a heavy hit, mental experts tell Kenya  

When madness in a nation goes unchecked, economy takes a heavy hit, mental experts tell Kenya  

General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Sanae Mausannif lauded Kenya’s leadership in mental health reform, describing the country as a model of commitment and progress in the region.

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‘Organised’ and ‘explosive’ growth of Zion Church poses challenge to Communist Party lading to detention of its pastor

‘Organised’ and ‘explosive’ growth of Zion Church poses challenge to Communist Party lading to detention of its pastor

Dozens of police officers forcibly intercepted Jin last month while he was trying to board a US-bound flight from the commercial hub of Shanghai, and restricted his travel outside Beihai, said Bob Fu, the founder of Christian NGO ChinaAid.

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