Pope Leo tells Chagos refugees all people have a right to return home after unjust exile
Preparations, including the building of infrastructure on the islands, now must begin to allow the forcibly deported Chagossians, like himself, to go home.
Kenya towers over 13 members of FEASSA as curtains come down on East and Central Africa school games
Team Kenya collected a total of 63 medals, 21 gold, 24 silver and 18 bronze to retain their dominance in the regional championship. Uganda followed closely with 48 medals with 16 gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze, while Tanzania finished third with nine medals. Rwanda settled for five medals, Burundi managed two, while Ivory Coast finished without a medal.
Despite high potential for gold mining Kenya still allocates the sector paltry budget
Despite promising gold deposit discoveries that include coltan – used in the manufacture of smartphones and electrical vehicle batteries – in Tana River, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and Embu – the mining sector is routinely allocated a pittance in the national government budget.
2027 election politics at play as Ruto orders completion of Suneka Airstrip in South Nyanza
Ogamba revealed that Gusii leaders met the president at State House a week earlier and agreed to revive a series of stalled projects. The Suneka Airstrip first underwent rehabilitation in 2015 at a cost of Ksh52 million, which included construction of a passenger lounge with a capacity of 200 people, a car park, toilets, a perimeter fence and runway markings.
Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism
Speaking during the handover ceremony of the ad hoc committee on the proposed upgrade of Luanda and Kaimosi to municipalities, Dr Otichillo stressed that professionalism remains the cornerstone of institutional success and sustainable development.
Africa gears up for second climate summit in Addis Ababa as world grapples rising sea levels, desertification
The second Africa climate summit (ACS2) comes after the inaugural of the Nairobi 2023 Summit (ACS1) and is meant to position Africa as a leader and solutions provider in matters climate change, where by building on the momentum of (ACS1).
Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo
Clan dynamics are a particular complication. Mogadishu is dominated by powerful major clans, especially the Hawiye. The majority of IDPs, however, are from marginalised so-called minority groups, including farm-based Bantu people.
Prosecutor in former Congo president case wants death penalty critics view as aimed at settling of scores than quest for truth
In court on Friday, General Lucien René Likulia representing the prosecution also asked, in addition to the death penalty, for a 20-year-sentence for Kabila’s alleged apologetic behaviour for war crimes and 15 years for conspiracy. The general did not elaborate on those charges or say what they refer to.
Dumping the spear for the pen: Kenya’s Maasai people embraces school after years resistance
Tabitha Lesaloi, a mother of three, and an employee of Narok County government admitted that education among the Maa community is a challenge since the society gave precedence to traditions and norms.
Ukraine war: Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and European leaders
A source familiar with the matter said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as Trump’s national security adviser, held a conference call on Thursday with his European counterparts to discuss the options.
