Acrimonious build up to Kenya’s 2027 prompts Chief Justice to activate Judiciary Committee on Elections
Chief Justice Martha Koome cautioned that the country must remain vigilant in the face of evolving challenges such as technological manipulation, misinformation and increased political polarisation. She called for stronger collaboration among key institutions, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), political parties, parliament and civil society, to address these threats collectively.
After months in exile Sudanese refugees return home and Egypt is providing free train rides
Sudan has been in the throes of civil war since April 2023. The battle for power between the military and the RSF has caused a humanitarian crisis. Over 40,000 people have been killed and the war has caused one of the world’s largest displacement emergencies.
Irrigation canals project in Kenya’s Taita Taveta County stalls after US president funding cuts
In Kenya, residents of Taita Taveta County say they are now more vulnerable to flooding than they had been before, as half-finished irrigation canals could collapse and sweep away crops. Community leaders say it will cost $2,000 to lower the risk – twice the average annual income in the area.
World Scout Parliamentary Union restores Nyeri Clock Tower built by scouting movement founder Baden Powell after defacement
The clock is estimated to be 87 years old. It is believed to have been designed by the Founder of the Scouting Movement Lord Baden Powell between 1936 and 1937 after he settled in Kenya. It is situated about 1.5 kilometres from Powell’s final home, the Paxtu and about 400 metres from his grave.
It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament
The visibility and public awareness of the tournament were also commended, with CHAN 2024 branding prominent across the city and a growing sense of excitement on the continent.
Nairobi like a local: When foreigners touch down in Kenyan capital, they forfeit desire to return to Europe or American
The easiest way to get around is by Uber or Bolt – cab rides start at around 200 Kenyan shillings ($1.50). If you are pressed for time or money, you can book a motorcycle taxi (known as a boda boad) but road accidents are common; wear a helmet.
Return of ‘treason’ as activist Mwangi becomes second Kenyan to face the charge after failed plot to plant ammos on Governor Natembeya
Mwangi’s wife Njeri, in a post on the social media platform X, said on Saturday that security personnel raided their home and took the activist and his electronic gadgets while “talking of terrorism and arson.” Police said after his arrest on Friday that Mwangi was linked to the facilitation of violent activities in recent street protests. Detectives searched his home and his office.
From superpower to whining: Budding Kenyan pugilists call for support and recognition of the sport
Speaking during an exhibition at Thika Town, Wayne Boxing Club CEO Charles Wainaina, said the club lacks a spacious and fully equipped training facility, which in turn limits their training as the small room they have rented does not allow them to exercise effectively as well as accommodate spectators.
Pope Leo blasts Israel for ‘barbarity of war’ after its army kills 67 aid-seekers in Gaza
Israel’s military said its troops had fired warning shots towards a crowd of thousands of people in northern Gaza on Sunday to remove what it said was “an immediate threat”.
Congo, Rwanda bicker over withdrawal of M23 rebels from cities in the east hours after signing ceasefire deal in Qatar
In it, both parties committed to “building trust” through various measures, including an exchange of prisoners and detainees as well as restoring state authority in all parts of the country, including rebel-held areas.
