DStv’s acquisition by French television firm Vivendi sounds like Africa’s unending tale of lost independence
The immediate concern for many African subscribers is affordability. Already, DStv has faced criticism for high prices in lower-income nations. Canal+ past pricing models in Francophone Africa haven’t been cheap – and this raises fears of further rate hikes.
Kenya on a sprint to medical tourism, PCS Mudavadi reveals as he opens cancer summit
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) booth – highlighting the critical role of civil society in Kenya’s cancer response
State capture: Role of South African Black police and ministers in crime questions ruling ANC’s credibility to confront lawlessness
In early July 2025, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the commissioner of police in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, made some startling claims. He called a press conference and, wearing camouflage uniform, he implicated the minister of police, Senzo Mchunu, together with the deputy national commissioner for crime detection, in a scheme to close down investigations into political assassinations in the province.
Pork-barrel politics: Malava by-election bears bellwether status in President Ruto’s quest for second term
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is leading the charge of betrayal against Ruto who promised the region a bagful of development projects that include 1,000 kilometers of tarmacked roads, revival of moribund Webuye Paper Mill, expansion of Kakamga airstrip to an airport, turnaround of the sugarcane industry and completion of stalled 900-bed Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital, among other things.
Kenya schools unrest season: Mbale High School in Vihiga closes indefinitely for second time
The school suffered significant property damage in the latest unrest. “Only last month, the institution was closed following another incident where students vandalized a newly repaired computer lab. In that case, parents were forced to shoulder the cost, with each paying Sh12, 500, while the parents of those directly involved were charged Sh30, 000 each,” he said
Nandi County in Kenya’s Rift Valley region synonymous with athletics to build sports museum
Speaking in her office after hosting a high-level delegation from the National Museums of Kenya for a consultative meeting, Nandi Deputy Governor Yulita Mitei said: “This museum will not only celebrate our sports legends but also serve as a learning and research centre for generations to come. We are proud to work closely with the National Museums of Kenya to bring this dream to life.”
School unrest season in Kenya kicks off with students in Kericho demanding ‘one-term’ service for school heads, live EPL matches
Julius Ngoneshi told the meeting that was chaired by the Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo that some of the grievances the students raised for striking were beyond the management of the institutions.
Tiriki and Terik ethnic ‘cousins’ of western Kenya meet Vihiga Governor Ottichillo over indigenous culture
The meeting discussed the proposed construction of a cultural centre for the Terik community, equipping and operationalising Shiru Cultural Centre and Shamakhokho Resource Centre, plus documentation and digitisation of cultural heritage assets from both communities.
Kenya edges closer to cross-disciplinarity in education as minister pitches STEM for Africa’s industrialisation
The cabinet secretary said the Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Treasury to ensure full release of capitation funds to both primary and secondary schools, which is crucial in meeting STEM learning targets.
Tsiswa weather forest: Indigenous climate knowledge used in western Kenya said to provide accurate predictions than modern meteorology
Furthermore, the synergy between indigenous and scientific knowledge is already saving lives as ICPAC facilitates forums where satellite data and indigenous forecasts are discussed together, creating consensus-based outlooks broadcast through local radio networks in vernacular languages.
