Kenya and Tanzania brace for an upsurge in female genital mutilation in either country
For the first time, authorities reported eight boys and men who underwent circumcision in hospitals were forced to undergo re-circumcision, with two suspects arrested in Kenya, whereas 120 girls were rescued after fleeing circumcision. Two are active in court.
Examinations to assessments: Ministry of education in Kenya drafts law to replace KNEC with KNEAC
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba described the reform as essential for safeguarding the integrity of Kenyan certificates.
South Africa and China deepen diplomatic relations with signing of free trade agreement
Gideon Chitanga, researcher at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Africa-China Studies, said the agreement would expand South African markets and contribute to economic growth.
History made as Tana River kicks off construction of $302 million first-of-its kind Kenya organic city
Conkrite Company Director Nicolas Val Delle said the project will be a living eco-system, a model community city and the first of its kind in the East African region.
How rhapsodic arts and social sciences instill fear in Uganda President Museveni who prefers imaginary dupes and dullards in natural sciences
The regime’s “commitment to science” is visible in targeted funding, presidential directives and the construction of specialised institutions, all while faculties of humanities and social sciences are starved of resources and morale.
Mother of girl defiled, killed declines convict’s apology and demands court grant her justice
While urging the court not to impose a death sentence on his client. Mahugu also asked the court to consider that the accused did not have a prior capital offence record, adding that Macharia be considered for rehabilitation.
Dignified and fulfilling work: New report on labour outlook in Africa says continent should position itself as world’s future talent engine
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Kenya Country Director MasterCard Foundation Hannah Tsadik noted that Africa’s youth population continues to surge, positioning the continent as the world’s future talent engine.
Murdered or drowned? Police in Kisumu grapple with mystery of four boys found dead in abandoned quarry
The four boys aged 15, 12, 10 and 8 were pupils at the nearby Kudho Primary School. Addressing the media in his office on Monday evening, Leparmorijo cautioned against speculation until forensic and post-mortem findings are released.
Alego-Usonga MP leads rowdy and intoxicated youth in kicking Sifuna, Orengo and Babu Owino out of Siaya
The leaders, who had landed at Gombe Airstrip on the outskirts of Siaya town headed straight to Ugunja, skipping Siaya town where Alego / Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi had assembled youths at the Siaya scouts centre to repulse the ODM entourage.
Security operation in northern Kenya nets firearms, drugs and livestock in crackdown
Authorities reiterated their commitment to ensuring lasting peace and normalcy return to Isiolo, emphasising that coordinated efforts between security agencies, community leaders and the public remain essential in achieving this goal.