New British PM Andy Burnham toys with devolution as he promises a break with centralised politics and economic orthodoxy
British scholar Martin Jacques said that Burnham was probably “the best choice available,” citing his record as mayor of Greater Manchester. Jacques said Burnham appeared determined to move away from the economic approach associated with former prime ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair and break with neoliberalism.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lawmakers war in Iran has cost the Washington $37.5 billion so far
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have complained since the US and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28 that Trump and his team have not kept them informed about the conflict or his plans.
East African Community to launch regional virus research institute in Entebbe, Uganda, that will serve as regional virology centre
East African Community (EAC) will officially launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as the bloc’s regional centre of excellence in virology on Wednesday in Entebbe, Uganda, according to a statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Arusha. The centre will serve as a hub for advanced virology research, specialised laboratory...
National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty
Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.
Tourism: Ministers and coast region governors question ex-Deputy President Gachagua’s scorched-earth tactics to choke President Ruto out of power
Tourism is the economic mainstay of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties and supports local livelihoods, drives the hospitality industry and stimulates related industries like agriculture and transport.
While US and Iran seem not interested in full-scale war it’s beginning to appear diplomacy will coexist with continued strategic competition
A US serviceman was killed in action in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone on Saturday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday.
Panicky Iran announces tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade
Bab el-Mandeb is a narrow waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden through which Saudi oil exports and a substantial share of global shipping pass. Any serious interference at Bab el-Mandeb, coming after months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, would raise the prospect that both of the region’s major oil export routes could be shut simultaneously.
King Charles III invites new British PM Andy Burnham to form government after Labour party’s Keir Starmer quits
Burnham inherits an economy marked by weak productivity, slow income growth and limited fiscal room. Britain’s Office for Budget Responsibility said this month that public debt had risen from 37 per cent of GDP in 2005 to 95 per cent in 2025, increasing exposure to borrowing costs and economic shocks.
Totalitarianism: Kenya’s UDA and South Sudan’s SPLM eye longevity after signing MOU with ‘cadre’ levels similar ruling parties in Tanzania and Uganda
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan said the agreement reflects the deep historical ties between Kenya and South Sudan. He said the partnership would facilitate cooperation in governance, economic transformation, and election preparedness while strengthening regional stability.
State to build Raila Odinga Mausoleum to preserve Kenya’s former prime minister’s political legacy
Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Kango ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving Raila Odinga’s legacy for future generations.