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...
Reign of terror turns Homa Bay into electoral violence flashpoint to fend off popular Linda Mwananchi Movement
Although Homa Bay County remains relatively peaceful, heightened political activities have sparked violence in parts of the county ahead of popular Linda Mwananchi Movement tour next weekend. One such incident was last weekend when youths engaged in fights during a political gathering in Kanyadhiang in Karachuonyo constituency. At the meeting,...
Stanbic Holdings posts $50.9 million half-year profit the CO attributes to resilience and disciplined execution
Chief Executive Officer Joshua Oigara said the results demonstrate the bank’s resilience and disciplined execution despite a challenging operating environment characterised by global and domestic uncertainties.
Uganda veteran opposition leader Olara Otunnu lines up to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Backed by Uganda, Olara Otunnu is travelling in New York “to meet delegations and engage in interactive dialogue” with the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council, said Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s permanent representative to the UN.
Hundreds of Ghana’s Ga ethnic community assembled in capital Accra to celebrate annual Homowo festival
To restore harmony in their society, the Ga people offered livestock as sacrifices, prayed, and poured libations to appease the gods. One tradition that has become an integral part of the festival is the preparation of the traditional dish “kpekple,” made from maize, red palm oil, and fish, which is ceremonially sprinkled around homes.
Tanzania arrests 14 illicit mineral trading hub in commercial capital Dar es Salaam
Preliminary investigations indicated that a foreign national was involved in facilitating the illicit trade and had already been apprehended.
Jailbreak that claimed 32 lives of inmates in Sri Lanka cost the government $300,000 in property damage
Clashes between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison on July 5 caused extensive damage to prison property and inmate registration records.
African exporters reap early benefits 100 days since China’s zero-tariff programme came into force
The steady hum of automated production lines echoes through a Chinese-invested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya’s Athi River Export Processing Zone, where freshly harvested avocados are stored, ripened, sorted and cold-pressed into extra virgin avocado oil destined for the Chinese market. On May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff...
Gold rush: How thousands of fortune hunters transformed a sleepy hamlet in West Pokot County in north-western Kenya into thriving business hub
The presence of large and deep pits dug by miners has also heightened fears of accidents, particularly given the high population and continued mining activities into the night. The local administration further expressed concern that the growing population could attract the sale and consumption of illicit brews and other drugs, increasing the risk of accidents and insecurity.
Old is gold: How western Kenya performing arts giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at schools music festival
Congolese rhumba and French-language compositions dominated the category, with songs by African music legends including Franco Luambo Makiadi, Madilu System, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Tshala Muana featuring prominently.
Eyes on Kenya as Ukrainian maritime agency raises red flag over disappearance of seafarer along East Africa coast
According to international specialists in maritime drift modelling, there is a possibility that he may have drifted towards the East African coastline, including Kenya, or may have been encountered or rescued by fishermen, coastal communities or vessels operating in the region.