Safina’s Jimi Wanjigi raises red flag over $1.2 billion in secret ‘sovereign bond’ account, ‘clerical error’ in budget outturn

Safina’s Jimi Wanjigi raises red flag over $1.2 billion in secret ‘sovereign bond’ account, ‘clerical error’ in budget outturn

Safina Party Leader Wanjigi raises red flag over $1.2 billion in secret ‘sovereign bond’ account and ‘clerical error’ in budget outturn discrepancies National Treasury is facing mounting scrutiny following revelations of significant discrepancies in the March 2026 budget outturn, with critics dismissing the government’s explanation of a “clerical error” as...

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KenGen says high water levels in its hydropower dams will ease pressure on cost

KenGen says high water levels in its hydropower dams will ease pressure on cost

According to KenGen’s April dispatch reports, the company’s main hydros produced 11.7 million kilowatt-hours on April 28, above a projection of 10.95 million kilowatt-hours, with the Eastern Block generating the bulk of it at about 9.13 million kilowatt-hours against a projection of 8.05 million kilowatt-hours.

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New study by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital microbiologist links hospital scrubs to drug resistant infections

New study by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital microbiologist links hospital scrubs to drug resistant infections

A hospital environment, the study notes, serves as a reservoir for resistant bacteria, which can easily spread when staff move between clinical and public spaces without changing attire. To curb the risk, the researchers are calling for stricter enforcement of policies prohibiting the wearing of clinical clothing outside healthcare facilities.

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Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County

Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County

Participants at the engagement expressed concern that FGM, when linked to sects or cultural revivalist groups, often operates covertly, targeting vulnerable girls under the guise of tradition or spiritual rites.

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Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Uganda day-care centre attack

Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Uganda day-care centre attack

The judge noted that Uganda’s sentencing guidelines set a baseline of 35 years’ imprisonment for murder, subject to adjustment based on aggravating and mitigating factors.

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IEBC surpasses target after netting 2.6 million new voters in preparation for 2027 elections

IEBC surpasses target after netting 2.6 million new voters in preparation for 2027 elections

The commission also flagged the growing threat of misinformation during the exercise, emphasising the need for continuous public communication and verification of official data.

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Dissipating obsession with beggar-thy-neighbour mentality: Why China is Africa’s most willing, trusted partner

Dissipating obsession with beggar-thy-neighbour mentality: Why China is Africa’s most willing, trusted partner

What’s unfolding here is a win-win story, as the policy creates conditions for expanding African exports to China, while at the same time enriching the supply in the Chinese market and offering consumers more diverse choices.

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Infantino says FIFA is ‘in its most solid financial position ever’, hence financial award rise of World Cup by 15 per cent

Infantino says FIFA is ‘in its most solid financial position ever’, hence financial award rise of World Cup by 15 per cent

The meeting also confirmed an amendment to the regulations for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States under which single yellow cards in the final competition will be cancelled after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals.

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UAE exit from OPEC signals desire for autonomy in an increasingly volatile oil industry

UAE exit from OPEC signals desire for autonomy in an increasingly volatile oil industry

On a larger scale, Jumaa Mohammed, a politics professor at Iraq’s Tikrit University, argues that the OPEC has increasingly struggled to balance the differing production strategies of its members.

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Rwanda drafts law to ban children below 16 years from accessing social media content

Rwanda drafts law to ban children below 16 years from accessing social media content

Ms Ingabire said a recent study found that 30-35 per cent of pupils experience anxiety linked to digital distractions on social media platforms.

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