Trump tells Americans to brace for higher fuel prices after unrepentant Iran told Washington to accept defeat
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the US. He told Iranian news outlet Shahrara News in an interview published on Saturday that Washington must meet conditions on the strait in order for shipping to resume in the waterway that handled one-fifth of the world’s oil before the war.
Kakamega’s own tale of Kilkenny cats: How two gubernatorial hopefuls Khalwale and Malala are going hammer and tong at each other
So far, Prof Anami has steered clear of the murky script of local politics, dextrously engaging with the many cell-groups he has assembled – particularly – in Kakamega north. Ms Muhanda has the uncanny knack for courting brawl may not be panacea the electorate craves for. Muahnda is accused by some of her supporters of being a Nubian Gin (chang’aa) high-priest, which they claim powers her mind during public appearances. Nearly every weekend, Muhanda is involved in brawls, especially at events attended by Governor Barasa. Barasa has, too accused Muhanda of always being high of Nubian gin during public gatherings.
Kenya says future of Africa’s energy industry lies in green investment and citizen action to drive the growth
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director-General Mamo B. Mamo has called for greater environmental responsibility and increased use of green financing to support sustainable development.
Kenya’s Parliamentary Budget Committee adopts Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill
The Ksh10.25 billion represents the mandatory 0.5 per cent of the audited and approved national revenue for the 2022/23 financial year, which was used to determine revenue sharing for the 2026/27 financial year.
African governments and development partners told raise investment in agriculture, allow farmers a stronger voice in policy making
GIZ Senior Technical Advisor Kennedy Okech said the initiative would strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to participate effectively in policy formulation, implementation and agricultural investment decisions.
Next-door neighbour: How Kenyans learnt to live with elephants as an environmental and economic resource
Safari has also become increasingly popular among young Chinese travellers, with phrases such as “saving up for a trip to Kenya” and “go on safari at least once in a lifetime” frequently appearing on Chinese social media. But beyond the safari routes lies a more complicated relationship between people and elephants.
Medical organisations and public health experts question US President Trump’s childhood vaccine policy
The 11 vaccines to remain recommended for all children include those against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus and varicella. Vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, hepatitis A and B, meningococcal disease and dengue will instead be recommended for certain high-risk groups or populations.
Voters in Nandi County propose better remuneration of civil servants in Kenya to make politics less attractive, retain talent
Residents, who included business community, teachers and other public servants, argued that competitive salaries and benefits would facilitate restoration of the appeal of professional careers in government by pushing back on the perception that holding elective office is the surest path to financial prosperity and influence.
Mount Kenya University chancellor wants fresh graduates to become drivers of social transformation as ‘as they enter next phase their lives’
Prof Struthers urged the graduands to use their knowledge and skills in service of society and to uphold integrity and purpose in their careers. He also paid tribute to parents, guardians, lecturers and mentors whose support made the graduates’ achievements possible.
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.