Steep slide in President Ruto’s support kicks off national ID registration in earnest in his Rift Valley stronghold in readiness for 2027 polls
The exercise, initiated by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services through the National Registration Bureau (NRB), seeks to ensure timely documentation for students transitioning from secondary education to tertiary institutions, job markets and other government services that require proof of legal identity.
Elders in terror-prone northeastern Kenya meet to evaluate ethnic relations in fragile region rocked by clan hostilities
In the coming days, the elders plan to launch a community sensitisation campaign and a peace caravan led by religious leaders (ulamaa) to spread messages of reconciliation and unity. There will also be a coordinated effort to mobilize support for the safe return of displaced persons to their homes and villages.
Health workers blast Nairobi Governor Sakaja as a joker, carefree and ignorant after failing to end three-month-long clinical officers’ strike
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, KUCO National Chair Peterson Wachira expressed deep concern over what he termed as the ‘carefree attitude’ of the county government in addressing the ongoing healthcare inactivity.
While Africa has been vital to development of HIV medication, Trump’s funding cuts to UN threatens vaccine research
Significant advances have included clinical trials for lenacapavir, the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, recently approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration. One study to show its efficacy involved young South Africans.
At 92 and in power for 43 years, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya says his best years are ahead as he seeks eighth term
In a region threatened with shrinking democratic space, several other African countries also have presidents accused of using state mechanisms to prolong their stay in power. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power in the East African country.
Sporting CP rebel, goal-poacher Gyokeres, has his way after Arsenal agree $74.2 million deal
Viktor Gyokeres would be Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer window after midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard joined from Real Sociedad and Brentford respectively and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga arrived from Chelsea. The club have also agreed a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Homa Bay County in Lake Victoria Basin launches half marathon to promote Ruma National Park tourism, protect rare antelope
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)’s official Kennedy Ochieng said the event will enhance conservation of the roan antelope. He said the roan antelopes sometimes suffer environmental challenges that are being addressed.
Thomas Partey: How white women in Europe turn African footballers into sexual objects of financial exploitation
There is also a lack of clear guidance for clubs in these circumstances. Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, expressed concern this week on the Sports Agents podcast that clubs do not have a “standard approach” when “very, very highly paid” players face claims of sexual assault.
Used and dumped by Arsenal, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey now on his own as he parries sexual offences allegations
Despite the club telling the alleged victim they were taking the matter “extremely seriously”, Partey continued to play for Arsenal – and was promoted via their media channels. In the days following her initial complaint to the club, he appeared prominently on a number of social media posts.
Diminishing interest in President Ruto in Kakamega prods him to deploy military to complete stalled hospital project
The 900-bed Hospital is expected to create 5,000 jobs, promote medical tourism and provide learning and practical exposure to medical students. The completion of the hospital that was intended to take pressure off Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi and Moi Teaching and Referral in Eldoret by specialising in – among other services – the treatment of cancer, dialysis, hypertension and diabetes.
